Ross will be earning $2.25 million , Nolasco $2.4 million while terms about Amezaga’s contract were not disclosed.

The one player that the Marlins were unable to get signed was Dan Uggla. Uggla and Marlins will now head to salary arbitration in February to decide his 2009 salary.

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A very nice raise for Cantu and Hermida for $2.25 is pretty good as well. Hopefully both players can stay healthy for an entire season.

The Marlins now have four arbitration-eligible players still unsigned — Dan Uggla, Ricky Nolasco, Cody Ross and Alfredo Amezaga.

Proctor appeared in 41 games with the Dodgers last year, compiling 38 2/3 innings to go along with a 2-0 record and a 6.05 ERA.

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Ceda is a pretty good prospect that was ranked #4 in the Cubs minor leagues by Baseball America. The Marlins dumped Gregg and saved cash while picking up a guy that could very well be a lot better then Gregg in 2009.

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The Marlins will be getting second baseman Emilio Bonifacio and two minor leaguers: second baseman Jake Smolinski and right-hander P.J. Dean in the five player trade.

I know a lot of Marlins fans are thinking why did the Marlins make this trade? Well both Willingham and Olsen are entering their first year of salary arbitration. Basically it is a paycut on the team salary.

What do you think of the trade Marlins fans?

Jacobs did hit .299 with 32 home runs hile Nunez has thrown 92 innings over the last two years. Nunez has had a 3.42 ERA with a 63/25 K/BB ratio over the last two years.

Do you agree with the trade Marlins fans?

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Yes, this old man made the young Fish look silly tonight during the Phillies’ 3-0 win.  It was a waste of a stellar effort by Scott Olsen, who pitch six scoreless innings before letting two score on a wild pitch and an errant throw by Matt Treanor.  If it weren’t for that doubly bad play, Scott “Don’t Tase Me Bro” Olsen might have gone neck-and-neck with Moyer until the end.

But, as we all know, the Marlins enjoy having the worst defense (statistically) in the Major Leagues.  They like it because it keeps games interesting.  After tonight’s game, Fredi Gonzalez said, “it’s fun to expect the unexpected.  Perfect defense is like a mundane 9-to-5 job.”

In all seriousness, with Jacques Jones  designated for assignment, the Marlins can no longer blame a voodoo-like bad luck curse.  It’s an even playing field (unless we’re playing in Houston, right?).  The Fish need to improve their defense if they want to remain in contention.

Meanwhile, the Marlins’ scouts need to 1) get fired, or 2) figure out Jamie Moyer.  He is making too many of his fellow AARP members in Florida jealous and needs to come back down to reality.  45-year-old people don’t nearly throw no-hitters, they eat Early Bird specials and slow down traffic.

Andrew Miller started the game on the mound for the Marlins but only lasted 3.1 innings as he gave up eight hits and six earned runs.  Miller is going to have to show a better performance than that if he wants to make sure he keeps his spot in the rotation all year long.

Renyel Pinto picked up the win as he pitched 2.2 innings in relief.  Kevin Gregg picked up his first save of the season.  The Marlins bullpen really bailed them out today and it might be something they have to do a lot this season.

After the game, the Marlins activated OF Jeremy Hermida off the DL and optioned OF Brett Carroll to the minors. Before, they purchased the contract of RHP Burke Badenhop from Double-A Carolina.

Chris Coghlan was reassigned to Minor League camp.

With the current moves, the Marlins spring training roster now stands at 56 players.

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I really like this signing by the Marlins.  McPherson is someone if he stays healthy that can become a very good player.  He has enough pop off his bat to be a major league hitter, it is just if he can stay healthy to showcase his talents.

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