What comes first: The Marlins’ announcement that Mark Buehrle has agreed to a four-year deal worth, $58 million, according to ESPN.com. Or the announcement that hte Marlins’ will charge $1,800 for a bleacher ticket in 2012. The crazy spending spree continued today as the Marlins locked up another one of their targets: Buehrle, the free-agent … Continue Reading →
Well, it’s official. We’ve now seen two ballplayers — closer Heath Bell and shortstop Jose Reyes — up close this week, wearing the new Miami Marlins uniforms, and it’s clear that it’s not the guy. Those uniforms are just plain ugly. We’re taking “Tin Cup” golf shirt ugly. The Marlins finally introduced Reyes moments ago. The … Continue Reading →
This was a new situation for the Marlins. In winter meetings past, they’ve taken the stage to talk about players they’ve traded away, Tigers slugging first baseman Miguel Cabrera among them back in 2007. On Monday, though, they were front and center announcing the addition of star closer Heath Bell. It’s expected to be the … Continue Reading →
Somwhat overlooked in the craziness that is the Marlins offseason: They already have an All-Star shortstop. Sunday night’s acquisition of Jose Reyes means Hanley Ramirez no longer is the Marlins’ starting shortstop. Where he’ll play next year is up in the air — the options appear to be third base or center field (two Marlins’ … Continue Reading →
Well, now, that’s a familiar start to baseball’s winter meetings. Last year, hours before the four days of wheelin’ and dealin’ officially got under way just outside Orlando, the Nationals stunned the baseball world by signing outfielder Jayson Werth to a seven-year, $126 million deal. The deal is as minboggling today as it was a year ago today. … Continue Reading →