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McPherson Signs One-Year Deal With Marlins

The Marlins on Thursday signed infielder Dallas McPherson to a one-year contract, as reported by Yahoo.com.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

The 27-year old McPherson, who missed the entire 2007 season following back surgery in January, batted .247 with 18 home runs and 45 RBI in 117 games for the Angels over parts of three seasons.

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Gonzalez Reaches Agreement With Florida

According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Marlins have reached an agreement with Luis Gonzalez.

A source says that the deal will be worth $2 million, and Gonzalez could earn an additional $1 million in incentives.

Via FoxSports


Marlins Sign Free-Agent Hendrickson

The Marlins on Wednesday signed lefthander Mark Hendrickson.

Terms were not disclosed.

Hendrickson, 33, spent last season with the Dodgers, going 4-8 with a 5.21 ERA in a career-high 39 games.

Via yahoo.com


Marlins Jan 2008 Archive

  • Piazza Interested In Marlins

    Dan Lozano, South Florida resident Mike Piazza's agent, told the Marlins the former All-Star catcher would welcome finishing his career here.

  • Marlins Talking To Veteran Gonzalez

    Luis Gonzalez would provide a solid veteran backup to LF Josh Willingham and 1B Mike Jacobs.

  • Marlins Sign Veteran IF Cantu

    With All-Star Miguel Cabrera gone, the Marlins are searching for a third baseman.

  • Marlins Interested In Cantu

    Even after signing Jose Castillo on Christmas Eve, the Marlins may not be done creating optons at third base.

  • Uggla Staying At 2nd Base?

    Although moving Dan Uggla to third base was an option, the Marlins say they will keep him at second, with former Pirate Jose Castillo now the front-runner at third.