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 with the 24 year old right hander. Read more … [Read more...]
Nelson Not Tendered, Kroenke Picked Up
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 and Dallas McPherson. Reliever Joe … [Read more...]
Cantu Traded to Giants?
December 7, 2008 By 1 Comment
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 good strike out ability, K'ing 157 batters in 158.0 IP. Yet he had a WHIP of … [Read more...]
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