The Florida Marlins have signed Jeremy Hermida and Jorge Cantu for the 2009 season as the team and both players avoided salary arbitration. Cantu’s deal is for $3.5 million, and it comes after he made $600,000, including $100,000 in incentives, last year. Hermida’s deal is for $2.25 million with a chance to earn another $50,000 in incentives.

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.