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For years, the Marlins have shown they can remain competitive while spending carefully.
They will be continuing that trend in 2010.
Payroll for the upcoming season will be in the neighborhood of $36 million, or slightly lower.
In 2009, the Marlins finished second in the N.L. East, winning 87 games with a $36 million roster. So expect salaries to again to be in that range.
Hanley Ramirez will enter the second season of his six-year contract. The National League's batting champ will make $7 million in '10 after he just collected $5.5 million.
Because a number of key players are up for arbitration, player movement is inevitable. On Thursday, outfielder Jeremy Hermida was dealt to the Red Sox for two left-handed pitching prospects.
Hermida made $2.25 million in '09, and he will see his salary raise.
The General Managers' meetings begin on Monday, and the Marlins expect to be active in trade talks.
Dan Uggla, who made $5.35 million this year, will likely see he salary raise to the $7 million range. Anticipate Uggla to attract plenty of trade interest.
Jorge Cantu ($3.5 million in '09) may also be shopped. Indications are Cody Ross will be back.
Look for the Marlins to allocate their dollars towards pitching. Josh Johnson ($1.4 million in '09) is expected to be offered a long term contract. However, preliminary discussions on a multiyear deal have not begun. They could get underway this week.
Johnson's 2010 salary, even if he signs a long-term contract, could be about $4 million.
Ricky Nolasco made $2.4 million this year, and likely is headed to a $3 million pay day.
The Marlins also will have to make decisions regarding relievers Leo Nunez, Renyel Pinto and Matt Lindstrom. All three are entering arbitration for the first time. All three could be targets to be moved.
-- Joe Frisaro
They will be continuing that trend in 2010.
Payroll for the upcoming season will be in the neighborhood of $36 million, or slightly lower.
In 2009, the Marlins finished second in the N.L. East, winning 87 games with a $36 million roster. So expect salaries to again to be in that range.
Hanley Ramirez will enter the second season of his six-year contract. The National League's batting champ will make $7 million in '10 after he just collected $5.5 million.
Because a number of key players are up for arbitration, player movement is inevitable. On Thursday, outfielder Jeremy Hermida was dealt to the Red Sox for two left-handed pitching prospects.
Hermida made $2.25 million in '09, and he will see his salary raise.
The General Managers' meetings begin on Monday, and the Marlins expect to be active in trade talks.
Dan Uggla, who made $5.35 million this year, will likely see he salary raise to the $7 million range. Anticipate Uggla to attract plenty of trade interest.
Jorge Cantu ($3.5 million in '09) may also be shopped. Indications are Cody Ross will be back.
Look for the Marlins to allocate their dollars towards pitching. Josh Johnson ($1.4 million in '09) is expected to be offered a long term contract. However, preliminary discussions on a multiyear deal have not begun. They could get underway this week.
Johnson's 2010 salary, even if he signs a long-term contract, could be about $4 million.
Ricky Nolasco made $2.4 million this year, and likely is headed to a $3 million pay day.
The Marlins also will have to make decisions regarding relievers Leo Nunez, Renyel Pinto and Matt Lindstrom. All three are entering arbitration for the first time. All three could be targets to be moved.
-- Joe Frisaro
Now it's Frisaro, so take it for what it's worth...but that's still disconcerting news and would severely harm any chances at being competitive next year unless EVERYTHING goes right.
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