In the past the Marlins have had success with non-roster invitees emerging as key contributors. The list includes Jorge Cantu, Clay Hensley and Kiko Calero.
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Perhaps they will strike big with some players in 2011.
On Tuesday, the Marlins annouced the signings of seven six-year free agents, who will be at Spring Training as non-roster invitees.
Signed are left-handers Darin Downs and Victor Garate. Right-hander Frank Mata also will be in camp.
Ruben Gotay, a switch-hitting infielder, is among the group who has big league experience. Tim Torres (infielder), outfielder-first baseman Josh Kroeger and outfielder Chris Lubanski also have signed.
Lubanski will be a candidate for a left-handed bat off the bench.
-- Joe Frisaro
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