One of the key storylines of this offseason has been the aggression coming from the nomadic Athletics. They have given out three of the largest contracts in franchise history, signing free agent Luis Severino and giving extensions to Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. That has at least partly been motivated by a desire to keep their revenue-sharing status away from risk. As has … [Read more...] about Marlins Notes: Payroll, Practice Squad, Cabrera, Gillispie
Jesus Sanchez To Miss At Least Four Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez suffered a left oblique strain during Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against the Astros, as Miami manager Clayton McCullough told reporters (including MLB.com’s Chuck King). The injury will put Sanchez on the injured list to begin the season, and he’ll miss at least the next four weeks recovering. That timeline is a little fluid, as … [Read more...] about Jesus Sanchez To Miss At Least Four Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Marlins Claim Seth Martinez
The Marlins have claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off the Seattle waiver wire, as announced by the Mariners. It wasn’t known that Martinez had been designated for assignment, and Martinez only joined the Mariners on another waiver claim from Miami less than two weeks ago. The Marlins went on to announce that left-hander Andrew Nardi was placed on the 60-day injured list with … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Seth Martinez
Marlins Notes: Hill, Cabrera, Morlando
Derek Hill has seemingly pulled ahead of Dane Myers for the Marlins starting center field job, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Both players have put up solid numbers this spring, and Jackson suggests they’re each likely to begin the year on the active roster. Hill, 29, is out of options and cannot be sent down without going on waivers. The former first-round pick has … [Read more...] about Marlins Notes: Hill, Cabrera, Morlando
Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins
The rebuild continued in South Beach, as the Marlins continued to move experienced talent for prospects. Major League Signings Cal Quantrill, SP: One year, $3.5MM Eric Wagaman, IF/OF: One year split deal ($770K in majors, $200K in minors) 2025 spending: $3.5MM Total spending: $3.5MM Option Decisions None Trades & Claims Acquired minor leaguers SS Starlyn Caba and OF … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins