Marlins signed RHP Michael Wuertz to a minor league contract.
He’s been given a spring training invite. Wuertz signed with the Reds last May but never appeared in a game due to injury. He’s healthy now, though, and has a decent chance at landing an Opening Day bullpen spot.
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Marlins re-signed OF Austin Kearns to a minor league contract.
He’ll receive an invitation to spring training. Kearns batted an acceptable .245/.366/.367 with four homers over 87 games last season for the Fish and hit .325 (13-for-40) as a pinch-hitter. He could wind up with some playing time in left field, where the Marlins’ current projected starter is Juan Pierre.
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Marlins re-signed INF Nick Green to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.
Green, 34, batted .174 (4-for-23) with three doubles and an RBI in seven games with the Marlins last season. He could win a job as a backup middle infielder.
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According to?MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro, the Marlins have no interest in re-signing free agent Carlos Lee.
With Logan Morrison (knee) questionable for Opening Day, the Marlins currently lack depth at first base, but have all but ruled out bringing back Lee. If Morrison isn’t ready for the start of the season, Greg Dobbs or Joe Mahoney would likely be considered for an expanded role. Austin Kearns is also expected to be re-signed and could be added to the mix.
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Javier Vazquez told a Puerto Rican newspaper that he’s “not in a hurry” to sign and hasn’t received any offers.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Nationals are showing heavy interest in Vazquez, but they may not be willing to offer him more than a minor league contract. Vazquez has also been linked to the Rangers, Phillies, Red Sox, Indians, and Rays as possible landing spots. The veteran right-hander is expected to wait until after he pitches for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic to make a decision on whether he’ll make a comeback in 2013.
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Marlins signed C Craig Tatum to a minor league contract.
It’s not clear if the deal includes a spring training invite. Tatum last appeared in the majors in 2011 and will likely open the season with the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate.
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The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson hears that Austin Kearns is likely to re-sign with the Marlins.
He’d probably have to settle for another minor league deal. Kearns batted .245/.366/.367 with four homers over 87 games last season for the Fish and hit .325 (13-for-40) as a pinch-hitter.
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Giancarlo Stanton has committed to playing for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Stanton, who has openly criticized his team’s ownership and been the subject of numerous trade rumors in recent weeks, is one of the best young power hitters in the game and a tremendous addition to Team USA. He joins David Wright, Adam Jones, Ryan Braun, Joe Mauer and Brandon Phillips as stars who have already committed to the team.
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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Nationals are showing heavy interest in free agent right-hander Javier Vazquez.
Scouts have been raving about Vazquez, who is throwing 92-95 MPH with terrific command in the Puerto Rican Winter League. More than a dozen teams have already expressed interest in signing him, but Vazquez won’t make a decision until after the World Baseball Classic on whether he’ll return to the MLB.
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According to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Logan Morrison (knee) has yet to be cleared for his offseason training program.
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