Offseason In Review: Florida Marlins

Next in our Offseason In Review series, the Marlins. Major League Signings: None Notable Minor League Signings Mike MacDougal, Seth McClung, Derrick Turnbow, Jose Veras, Brian Barden, Mike Lamb, Donnie Murphy, Danny Richar, Hector Luna, Chris Schroder, Scott Strickland, Clay Hensley Extensions Josh Johnson, SP: four years, $39MM. Trades and Claims Acquired P Jose Alvarez and P Hunter Jones from Red Sox for RF Jeremy Hermida Acquired Rule 5 pick 3B Jorge Jimenez, SS Luis Bryan, and P Robert Bono from Astros for RP Matt Lindstrom Notable Losses Jeremy Hermida, Matt Lindstrom, Ross Gload, Nick Johnson, Alfredo Amezaga, Kiko Calero, Brendan Donnelly Summary This was a typical Marlins offseason on the surface - no money spent on free agency, no arbitration offers to departing free agents, and a couple of salary dump trades.  Still, the work of president Larry Beinfest and GM Michael Hill warrants a closer look. The Marlins are known ...