Josh Johnson: Should we pay him and how much?
marlinmaniac.com 11/2/2009 — Recently, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald made a quick mention about how the Marlins have a multi-year deal in the cards for starting pitcher Josh Johnson. The Marlins seem to be genuinely interested in this effort, but it seems that the path won’t be so easy. Apparently, Johnson’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marlins Payroll
baseballmusings.com 25 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 ...

Marlins payroll expectations
marlinmaniac.com 25 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 ...

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 ...

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)  ...

Offseason Outlook: The Two-Headed Marlins Catcher
marlinmaniac.com 25 days ago — In our previous Outlook series, I spent some time mulling over Cody Ross and his chances of coming back to the Marlins. Thanks to the recent trade of Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox, that becomes a much greater possibility, which leaves me a pretty happy camper. As you might recall from my ...

A Night to Remember: The 2003 Florida Marlins Shock the World
sportsscribes.net 10/19/2009 — The temperature was a little chilly as I stepped out of my front door that day. Earlier, it had reached a high of around 54, but it felt as if it had dropped nearly ten degrees since then.

Chicago Cubs Considering Cross Country Spring Training Move? — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/26/2009
Reports out of Florida and Chicago are that investors in Naples, FL will propose a move of the Cubs' Spring Training facilities from Mesa, AZ to Naples as soon as 2013 to Tom Ricketts. The Cubs existing contract, a 25-year lease in Mesa, expires in ...

Call Me a Different Kind of Sport Fan: I Have Two Teams Who I Like — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/26/2009
It's World Series time, New York Yankees versus the Philadelphia Phillies. As a fan of the Yankees, I am extremely happy to see the pinstripes back on the grand stage. Throughout the division series, I've communicated with several on-line friends ...

Girardi cut managerial teeth in NL — Major League Baseball News 10/28/2009
In his second season as Yankees manager, Joe Girardi will be matched up against many of the Phillies who were with the franchise in 2006 when he was a rookie manager with the Marlins.

Sore back shuts down Marlins' Stanton — Major League Baseball News 10/28/2009
Due to a sore back, the Marlins have shut down prized prospect Mike Stanton in the Arizona Fall League.

A.J. makes Series debut as Yanks look to get even — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 10/29/2009
The last time A.J. Burnett was in New York for the World Series, it was bittersweet. After blowing out his elbow and needing Tommy John surgery earlier in the 2003 season, all he could do were rehabilitation exercises before the Marlins' games in the ...