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Teams Looking To Make Moves This Offseason
Early on this offseason, here is a list of teams that are making noise early on the free agent market and are ready to strike: Florida Marlins: With a new manager in place in Ozzie Guillen, arguably the one they wanted for several years, and a new stadium set to open up in Miami, the Marlins are...
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen released from contract
ESPNChicago.com is reporting that manager Ozzie Guillen has been released from his contract and will accept the Marlins managerial gig. Ozzie won 677 games for the White Sox, the third most of all-time among White Sox, and won a World Series in 2005. "We certainly cannot thank Ozzie enough for all...
Marlins re-sign pitcher Ricky Nolasco
The Marlins and pitcher Ricky Nolasco have agreed to a three-year extension worth 26.5 million dollars. Nolasco has posted 42 wins over the past three years and still has loads of upside. Nolasco was acquired from the Cubs in the Juan Pierre deal after the 2005 season, and has been an integral...
Javier Vazquez open to pitching with Marlins
Free agent pitcher Javier Vazquez has told friends that he would be interesting in pitching with the Marlins next year, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Vazquez went 10-10 with a 5.32 ERA in 31 appearances, 26 for starts. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER...
Marlins trade outfielder Cameron Maybin
The Marlins have traded outfielder Cameron Maybin to the Padres for relievers Ryan Webb and Edwin Mujica, according to Tom Krasovic of AOL Fanhouse. The Marlins had high hopes for Maybin after he posted a .398 on-base percentage in five minor league seasons, but he only hit .234 this season with 8...
Marlins' Dan Uggla rejects four-year offer
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla rejected the teams four-year deal worth 48 million dollars, according to FOXSPORTS.com. Uggla, 30, had the best statistical year of his career posting a .287 average and 33 home runs in 159 games, tying a career high in games played. The Marlins have made Uggla...
Marlins to tab Bo Porter next manager?
Multiple sources believe that the Marlins will name Diamondbacks third base coach Bo Porter their manager by weeks end. Porter, 38, has coaching experience with the Marlins and Diamondbacks, and is very familiar with the Marlins execs and good coaches within the organization. Porter interviewed for...
Braves will name Fredi Gonzalez manager
The Braves have found their next manager: Fredi Gonzalez. When coach Fredi Gonzalez left the Braves coaching staff to manager the Marlins, many said it would only be a matter of time before he was back in Atlanta. Manager Bobby Cox always spoke highly of him, and relied on him for trusted input...
Managerial/GM Grumblings
Former Astros manager Phil Garner expressed interest in the vacant Pirates managerial gig, according to Jim Bowden. Garner lead the Astros to a World Series in 2005 but lost to the White Sox. Overall, he is a solid manager but I don't think there is anyone in the majors who could turn the...
Marlins may finally deal Dan Uggla
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla is reportedly seeking a five year extension worth 55-60 million dollars, according to the Miami Herald. Uggla, who is on pace to set career highs in batting average and OBP, also has hit 30 home runs for the fourth straight season.<!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> G...
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