tylersarticles.blogspot.com - 10/29/2009
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According to a report today in the Miami Herald , the Florida Marlins are preparing to offer a multi-year extension offer to right-handed pitcher Josh Johnson. The cost-conscious Marlins have 12 players, including Johnson, who are eligible for arbitration this winter and have limited ...
The Tentative Maniac Schedule
marlinmaniac.com 10/30/2009 — With the season over, I’d had to introduce a lot of series that would be of interest to fans as we move into the offseason. With my other writing workload, it’s become fairly difficult to sit in one day and write something Marlins related off the top of my head. So I decided what ...
The Marlins Offseason Checklist
marlinmaniac.com 10/13/2009 — The playoffs are here, but the men of teal are not involved. Rather, the Marlins are relaxing, enjoying the offseason after six long summer months. But here at Marlin Maniac, we (I, really) never rest, even in the postseason and offseason ahead. The Marlins have a really busy offseason ahead and ...
Florida Marlins may break long-term contract policy for Josh Johnson
palmbeachpost.com 10/29/2009 — JOE CAPOZZI Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, October 03, 2009 PHILADELPHIA In eight years under owner Jeffrey Loria, the Marlins never have signed a pitcher to a multiyear contract. They might make an exception this winter for Josh Johnson."I ...
Marlins payroll expectations
marlinmaniac.com 21 days ago — Joe Frisaro released this bit of speculative talk over the weekend.
Payroll for the upcoming season will be in the neighborhood of $36 million, or slightly lower.
In 2009, the Marlins finished second in the N.L. East, winning 87 games with a $36 million roster. So expect salaries to again to be ...
Interview with Juan C. Rodriguez
marlinmaniac.com 10/15/2009 — Now, the Maniac has definitely done his share of Q&A’s, especially with the fine folks that run the baseball blogs over here at FanSided. They’ve gone well for the most part, but hectic schedules being what they are, it got fairly difficult to do them on a regular basis before ...
Let’s look on the bright side
marlinmaniac.com 9/23/2009 — (Note: I was out of town for the weekend at a friend’s place and had limited time to update between hanging out, catching up, and sleeping, so I apologize for the lack of recent activity. I will resume my regularly scheduled work on Marlin Maniac, so please continue to keep it a must-read ...
Josh Johnson won't be cheap
fishstripes.com 9/16/2009 — As the speculation keeps going about whether the Marlins will be able to retain the services of Josh Johnson, here is the latest .
"They have said they want to try to get something done in the offseason, but I've also made it clear what my ...
Marlins Payroll
baseballmusings.com 21 days ago — The word going around southern Florida is that the Marlins are looking to cut their already MLB low payroll . This basically would mean trading away a number of good, arbitration eligible players, including Cantu and Uggla.
With a new stadium ...
Uncertainty looms for oft
florida.marlins.mlb.com 10/19/2009 — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 10/19/09 11:16 AM ET MIAMI -- Minutes before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Marlins acquired Nick Johnson in hopes of enhancing their playoff push. For the most part, Johnson made an impact. The 31-year-old first ...
The Marlins and their never ending search to find a big bat
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/14/2009 — While I think their bullpen was suspect at times, I really think they needed one more big bat in their lineup. If they get a few extra bucks with their new stadium, they are going to be a powerhouse in the N.L. East! - Bill (Phightin' Phils Phorum)
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