Yardbarker: Florida Marlins

The Marlins number 1 in salary.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:31:03 -0500

The finished first in MLB salary rankings, well sort of. The largest percentage of increase from 2008 to 2009 for average salary came by way of the Florida Marlins who increased their average from $868,261 in 2008 to $1,327,968 for 31 players in 2009, an increase of 52.95 percent. It is kind of like scoring a 10 out of a 100 on the previous test and improving to a 15, sure you are still failing but hey, you are showing improvement.

Marlins Ballpark Construction is One Dirty Job

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:13:10 -0500

I've never actually seen a full episode of the Discovery Channel show Dirty Jobs (since 30 seconds of the show is enough to make me want to dry heave for an hour), but I do know a few people who are glued to the screen whenever it's on. Marlins Ballpark Development Coordinator Karl Ebert must be a fan of the program, because he left this comment on Discovery.com's Dirty Jobs Show Ideas forum Monday: I work at the construction site for the Florida ...

Kiko Calero is gone

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:06:01 -0500

It seems that Kiko Calero's performance last season means he won't be a Marlin in 2010. Don't look for the Marlins to offer salary arbitration to any of their four free agents -- Kiko Calero, Brendan Donnelly, Ross Gload and Nick Johnson -- at Tuesday's deadline. However, the Marlins remain very much interested in re-signing Gload to a two-year deal similar to the one granted last year to his mirror opposite on the bench, Wes Helms. ...

The Marlins players made some money

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:57:54 -0500

No, not just their usual salary, but the Marlins for the first time got some cash without winning the World Series. Second-Place Finishers (Non-Wild Card Clubs) --- Florida Marlins (Share of Players’ Pool: $590,731.16; value of each full share: $10,424.45) – The Marlins awarded 49 full shares, 7.28 partial shares and 7 cash awards. I have absolutely no idea who the shares went to, but hopefully some of them went to the clubbies, trainers and coaches. &n...

Josh Johnson still with the Marlins

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:23:12 -0500

The front office is saying that Josh Johnson will be a Marlin next season. Count on Josh Johnson being a Marlin when the 2010 season opens. As speculation continues, seemingly on a daily basis, as to where Johnson will be next year, Marlins general manager Michael Hill added some clarity during a radio interview. Appearing as a guest on Marlins flagship station 790 The Ticket's "Hot Stove Show" on Saturday, Hill was asked if Johnson would be with the team nex...

Josh Johnson Trade Rumors Bring Out The Meatballs

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:58 -0500

Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Florida Marlins would be willing to trade stud right-hander Josh Johnson if the “right package” comes along. Josh Johnson, in my opinion, was the most impressive pitcher in the NL last year. At least until Cliff Lee joined the league. So what exactly that “right package” would be, I’m not entirely sure. I just know it’ll be a lot, and since the Marlins don’t have to make this deal yet, a lot could be equal or near the package Cliff Lee went for and the package Toronto wants for Halladay. Unfortunately that reality doesn’t stop the stupid from being stupid. Just turn on your local sports radio station and listen to the fans and hosts...

What Will the Marlins do with Josh Johnson?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:55:53 -0500

Josh Johnson is regarded as one of the best young pitchers in all of baseball. The 6-foot-7 righty is 25 years old and is coming off another stellar campaign. That said, the Florida Marlins may have to trade him. Why would the Marlins have to trade one of their best players? Economics. He’s two years away from being a free agent and with the Marlins unable to reach a contract agreement with Johnson, they don’t have much of a choice. If they were to put him out on the open market, ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Marlins to Deal Josh Johnson

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:00:20 -0500

by Alan Diaz - AP 3 months ago: Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a baseball game in Miami, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. The Marlins won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) View full size photo » It appears the Marlins may not wait till July 2010 to deal ace starting pitcher Josh Johnson per BP's John Perrotto's tweet last night: Keep hearing #Marlins are ve...

Hanley Ramirez and Chris Coghlan up for TYIB Awards

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:13:41 -0500

It is once again time for the fan voting for this season's This Year in Baseball Awards. Besides being teammates, Hanley Ramirez and Chris Coghlan share the distinction of both being named the National League Rookie of Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. --- The two also are Florida's nominees for the This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting is under way on MLB.com for the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards. For the eighth consecutive year, fans are ...

Marlins Hot Stove Radio starts tomorrow

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:50:04 -0500

The Marlins weekly Hot Stove radio program begins again on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Florida Marlins are set to launch the Hot Stove Show on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the team's official flagship station, 790 The Ticket (WAXY 790 AM). The weekly radio show will air every Saturday afternoon during the baseball offseason and through the start of the 2010 Spring Training camp. --- The Marlins Hot Stove show will also be made available to fans live online at w...

Chris Coghlan Topps All-Star Rookie

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:26:14 -0500

Chris Coghlan continues to be recognized for his achievements during his rookie year. Chris Coghlan's rookie baseball card is gaining value. The National League Rookie of Year on Wednesday was named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. It's yet another impressive distinction for the Marlins' 24-year-old left fielder, who recently was selected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America as the NL Rookie of the Year. --- The Rookie All-Stars wil...

Florida Marlins Donate Turkeys

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:42 -0500

Just like the organization does every year, it donated some turkeys, no not Bonifacio, to the local community. This year has a little twist, the donations went to Little Havana. Which makes complete sense on two levels. One being, they are soon to be our new neighbors and two, they are the ones having to put up with the construction of the stadium. Florida Marlins donated 460 Thanksgiving meals to families in their soon to be home base of Little Havana. The Marli...

Florida Marlins name the Organizational Players of the Year

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:55:30 -0500

At this time of the year the Marlins name the minor league players of the year, and one comes as no surprise. ORGANIZATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Mike Stanton, OF: Stanton repeats his Marlins Hitter of the Year honors, following up an outstanding 2008 first full season by emerging as the indisputable top prospect in the organization. His pure raw power once again translated into stats as he combined for 28 home runs and 92 RBIs, both tops in the system, between Advanced A ...

Hanley Ramirez getting a prize

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:45:58 -0500

We all know that Hanley Ramirez won the batting title, the first Marlin do so, and with it comes a with a really nifty plaque. But it seems Hanley is going to get more than that. Returning last month from Pittsburgh where he delivered the championship rings every NHLer craves, Miran Armutlu fielded a call from Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. "One of his players (Hanley Ramirez) won the league batting championship so he wants to make him something special,"...

MLB Trade Rumors: Josh Johnson to be Traded??

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:21 -0500

by Luis Alvarez - AP 2 months ago: Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez) View full size photo » This past weekend, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reported that the Marlins and the agent for starting pitcher Josh Johnson have reached an impasse in their contract negotiati...

Marlins Likely to Keep Cantu

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:55 -0500

Cantu fans, rejoice. Mlb.com is reporting that Jorge Cantu is likely to remain a Marlin in 2010, despite his $5 million+ price tag: MLB.com has learned that it is "almost 100 percent" certain that Cantu will be a Marlin in 2010. The 27-year-old is entering his final season of arbitration. He made $3.5 million in '09, and he ended up with 100 RBIs, hitting cleanup behind Hanley Ramirez. Cantu's salary should be above $5 million, a price the team appears willing t...

Marlins make an offer to Ross Gload

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:38:09 -0500

The Marlins looked it over and wondered if they could get Ross Gload for Wes Helms money. The Marlins have extended an offer to Ross Gload, their top left-handed hitter off the bench last season when he led the majors in pinch hits. The offer is thought to be similar to the one received last year by Wes Helms, who agreed to a two-year deal for $1.9 million. Gload said toward he end of the season that he would prefer to remain...

Marlins Minor League Free Agents

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:59:10 -0500

This is the time of the year when those who are eligible can file for Minor League free agency. To be eligible, basically, a player with six years of service after his first season can file if he is not on the 40-man roster. Here is this year's list. Florida (32) Pitchers: LHP Willie Collazo, RHP Matt Desalvo, RHP Nate Field, RHP Jonathan Fulton, RHP William Glen, RHP Clay Hensley, RHP Brian Lawrence, RHP Carlos Martinez, RHP Nick McCurdy, RHP David Miller...