"Not spending a f**king dollar to watch trash"; "Truly is depressing" - MLB fans upset as Rangers reportedly trade for Jake Burger from Marlins

The Miami Marlins have reportedly sent Jake Burger to the Texas Rangers. It's not the blockbuster move like others that have been happening recently, but it is a trade that indicates that the 2023 champs are not content to roll out the same roster that missed the playoffs in 2024.

Burger was a productive player for the Marlins, which ultimately meant he was destined for another team. Miami's rebuild has been long and eventful, and the franchise had to trade most of its impactful pieces to try and fuel it. Burger is now included in that.

The move has MLB fans of all teams, not just the Rangers and Marlins, discussing what it means for the offseason. Some are happy, while others are disappointed with Miami. Others just want to see their club do something instead of sitting around watching teams like Texas improve.

"F**k the Miami Marlins, not spending a f**king dollar to watch trash this next season," a fan posted.

"Hell of a pickup for the Rangers," one noted.

"The Marlins are even trading away cheap talent. It’s just painful to be a Marlins fan," another lamented.

"Marlins said eff it. We go again for the 2026 top pick," one joked.

"Rangers out here treating the trade deadline like a black Friday sale," one said.

Burger is arbitration-eligible next year and is under club control for four more seasons, so the Rangers will likely have him for a long time.

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Jake Burger was one of Miami's most productive players last year

Jake Burger is no longer with the Miami Marlins, but last season, he was one of their most productive players. That may not be saying much since his overall fWAR was 1.4 and the Marlins were nowhere near contention, but it's accurate.

Jake Burger has gone to the Texas Rangers (Getty)

Excluding Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was traded away at the deadline, Burger was the third-most valuable player in terms of fWAR. Among those who had over 300 plate appearances, Burger's 106 wRC+ was second-best. He led the team with 29 home runs and a .209 ISO power.

The Rangers are getting a cheap, controllable, versatile infielder with some power in his bat. It reportedly cost them three minor-league players.