Marlins Ink Josh Johnson

December 19, 2008 in Offseason by jonnylons

Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Josh Johnson pieced together 14 excellent starts and went 7-1 with a 3.61 ERA striking out 77 in 87.1 IP. Luckily, Johnson didn’t come back for the full season, as it would have cost the Marlins even more. Instead, the Marlins and Johnson agreed to a $1.4M contract which enables everyone to avoid arbitration [...]

Nelson Not Tendered, Kroenke Picked Up

December 14, 2008 in Offseason by jonnylons

Marlins continue an offseason that is under the radar and frugal. Pretty much like the rest of us out here at this time of year. On Friday, the Marlins tendered to 9 of the 10 remaining players that are arbitration eligible. The list includes Josh Johnson, Ricky Nolasco, Dan Uggla, Jeremy Hermida, Jorge Cantu, Cody Ross, Alfredo Amezaga, Logan Kensing [...]

Cantu Traded to Giants?

December 7, 2008 in Offseason by jonnylons

There is a rumor floating around that the next piece to be shipped out of Miami is Jorge Cantu and he may be heading to San Francisco as the Giants are looking to improve their horrid offense from last season. The target? Jonathan Sanchez, the 26 year old starter who went 9-15 last season with a 5.01 ERA. Sanchez shows [...]

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