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Team Notebook: Florida Marlins News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Marlins | Johnson next to go? Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson may be next out the door down the line, as the sides are far apart on a contract extension. "Josh obviously wanted to do something to stay long-term with the Marlins, but it doesn't look that way now,' his agent, Matt Sosnick, said. Johnson is entering his second winter of arbitration but was hoping to sign a four-year contract worth at least $40 million. The Marlins were believed to be willing to go no longer than three years for about $22 million. Marlins | Add five to roster Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins added P Jose Ceda, P Jay Buente, P Brett Sinkbeil, P Kris Harvey and OF Scott Cousins to their 40-man roster Friday, Nov. 20, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft. Marlins | Ross attracting interest The Miami Herald reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross is attracting trade interest from other teams this offseason. Marlins | Paulino attracting trade interest The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins C Ronny Paulino has attracted trade interest. Marlins | Make offer to Gload Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins have extended an offer to free-agent 1B Ross Gload (Marlins), according to The Miami Herald. The deal is similar to the one 3B Wes Helms received last offseason for two years and $1.9 million. Marlins | G. Sanchez, Morrison to get a chance Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins 1B Gaby Sanchez and 1B Logan Morrison will receive strong looks in spring training. Marlins | A year away from free-agent spending Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins are a year or so away from being able to spend money in free agency. Marlins | Bonifacio starts winter ball The South Florida SunSentinel reports Florida Marlina IF Emilio Bonifacio played his first game for Licey in the Dominican winter league on Nov. 6. Through nine games, he's 11-for-37 (.297) with no extra-base hits, three RBI, eight runs scored and a .333 on-base percentage. Marlins | Interested in J. Carroll Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins are interested in free-agent 2B Jamey Carroll (Indians). The Marlins have contacted Carroll's agent, Jonathan Maurer, but they would also prefer someone with more experience at shortstop. Maurer said Carroll has received interest from 11 teams, with most of them being on the West coast. Marlins | Amezaga removed from DL CBSSports.com reports the Florida Marlins removed OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16. Marlins | Cantu, Nolasco attracting interest ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports Florida Marlins 1B/3B Jorge Cantu and SP Ricky Nolasco are attracting heavy interest on the trade market. Marlins | Coghlan named NL Rookie of the Year ESPNews reports Florida Marlins OF Chris Coghlan has been named the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year. Marlins | Moving Uggla the top priority MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports a rival executive said the Florida Marlins' top priority this offseason is trading 2B Dan Uggla for young, inexpensive players. Marlins | Willing to trade Lindstrom ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Florida Marlins are discussing RP Matt Lindstrom with other teams during the general managers' meeting this week. Lindstrom is one of the team's arbitration-eligible players. Marlins | Bonifacio could start at second Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Florida Marlins 3B Emilio Bonifacio could start at second base next year if the team trades 2B Dan Uggla. 1B Logan Morrison could then take over at first base. Marlins | Leaning toward keeping Cantu The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins are leaning toward keeping 3B/1B Jorge Cantu, but they would consider a great offer for him. Marlins | Considering trading Lindstrom The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins are receiving trade inquiries on RP Matt Lindstrom and are considering trading him. One Marlins official said RP Leo Nunez is better suited to close out games. Marlins | Petersen drives in four Tuesday Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 10, to raise his average to .419. He has hit safely in 15 of 16 games that he has played in. Peterson is second in the AFL in average after finishing a triple short of the cycle. He has scored 16 runs and driven in 11 during his stay in the league. Marlins | Buente fans five Monday Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Jay Buente struck out five in two scoreless innings in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 9. He has not given up a run in his last four outings since Oct. 22. Marlins | Uggla expected to be dealt by winter meetings The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports the Florida Marlins are expected to trade 2B Dan Uggla before the winter meetings next month. Marlins | Maybin undergoes surgery Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (shoulder) underwent surgery to fix a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder Monday, Nov. 9. He is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training. OF Cody Ross could assume center-field duties if Maybin is not ready during Spring Training. Marlins | Penn's contract selected Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins selected the contract of RP Hayden Penn from the minors Monday, Nov. 9. Marlins | H. Jones could be seventh-inning guy Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Florida Marlins envision P Hunter Jones as a potential seventh-inning relief pitcher. Marlins | Uggla could be traded Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports indications are that Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla will be traded by the winter meetings next month. There is also a 50-50 chance that the team trades 3B Jorge Cantu. Marlins | More on Gload Updating previous reports, Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins declined the $2.6 million option on 1B Ross Gload. Marlins | Maybin to undergo shoulder surgery MLB.com's Jason Beck reports that Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. The injury bothered him down the stretch last season, although it didn't keep him out of the lineup. Maybin is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, barring any setbacks. Marlins | N. Johnson, Calero become free agents MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Florida Marlins 1B Nick Johnson and RP Kiko Calero have filed for free agency. Marlins | Collins hired USAToday.com reports that the Florida Marlins have named Dave Collins to be their first base and outfield coach. Marlins | Three named to coaching staff The South Florida SunSentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins are expected to announce the promotions of Reid Cornelius and Josue Espada to bullpen coach and infield coach, respectively, as well as the hiring of Randy St. Claire as a pitching coach, on Friday, Nov. 6. St. Claire came to terms on a two-year deal last week, but the Marlins chose not to make a formal announcement until after the World Series once the remaining staff members were in place. Marlins | Ross likely starting in right The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross will likely start in right field for the Marlins during the 2010 season, barring a trade. Marlins | Donnelly, Gload file for free agency The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Brendan Donnelly and 1B Ross Gload filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Marlins | Acquire H. Jones, Alvarez Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins acquired Ps Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez from the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Nov. 5, in exchange for OF Jeremy Hermida. Marlins | Gload's option declined The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins declined their $2.6 million option on 1B Ross Gload Thursday, Nov. 5, making him a free agent. Marlins | Could trade Pinto Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins could explore trade options for RP Renyel Pinto in the offseason. Marlins | Miller working on consistency Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller is working on consistency in the Arizona Fall League. "He's doing well. We're making progress with the delivery," said Jim Fleming, the Marlins vice president of player development and scouting. "We wanted two things out there: to make the delivery a bit more consistent, and also to give him some extra innings. On both fronts, that's working." Marlins | Peterson has three hits Monday Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 2. He is currently hitting .411 and has an 11-game hitting streak. Marlins | Wallace declines interview The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Atlanta Braves minor league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace declined a chance to talk to the Florida Marlins about their pitching coach opening. Marlins | Dilone re-signed The Florida Marlins have re-signed P Natividad Dilone, according to BaseballAmerica.com. Marlins | Quirk could land on staff Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports free-agent bench coach Jamie Quirk has been mentioned as a candidate for an opening spot on the Florida Marlins' coaching staff. Marlins | Petersen extends hitting streak Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. Marlins | Miller pitches well Thursday Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller allowed one run and three hits while striking out four in 4 2/3 innings for a no-decision in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. He retired 10 straight hitters during the course of the game. Marlins | Ross expected to return Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross is expected to return next season and could play right field if OF Jeremy Hermida is dealt. Marlins | Petersen homers Wednesday Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen had two hits, including a solo home run, two RBIs and two runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28. He is hitting .409 in the AFL. Marlins | Stanton shut down Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton (back) has been shut down in the Arizona Fall League because of a sore back. He hit .478 in 23 at-bats over six games for the Mesa Solar Sox. Stanton is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Marlins | Preparing an offer for J. Johnson The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins are preparing an offer for an extension to SP Josh M. Johnson. |
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