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Cantu Expecting To Cash In On Comeback Season

Jorge Cantu has had a great comeback season, and though he hasn't discussed a contract for 2009, he will surely enjoy a pay raise.

"He sure has put himself in a good position whether it's with us or somebody else," Fredi Gonzalez said. "He's made himself a pretty good commodity."

RealGM Note: Cantu is 258th in season FIC and has a Reina Value of +600%, making just $500k but 'deserving' $3.5 million.

Via Miami Herald

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Lo Duca: Success Wasn't Because Of PEDs

Catcher Paul Lo Duca has apologized multiple times for using human growth hormone earlier in his career, and claims that his success on the field has nothing to do with the drugs he took, according to The Palm Beach Post.

"It was something I did a long time ago that I wish I didn't do," he said. "I made a mistake. I owned up to that."

Lo Duca was an All-Star four times from 2003-2006, but is adamant that his talent and work ethic got him there.

"Don't tell me I can't play this game," said Lo Duca. "Don't tell me that was the reason I was good. I think a lot of people perceive that, so my job is to go out and prove them wrong."

Via The Palm Beach Post

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Long-Term Deal Unlikely For Uggla

The Marlins aren't likely to offer second baseman Dan Uggla a long-term deal after his poor second-half, according to The Miami Herald.

Florida could offer Uggla up to teams this winter, especially with prospect Chris Coghlan hitting well (.302 with 65 RBIs) in Double-A.

RealGM Note: Uggla is currently 232nd in season FIC and 'deserves' to be making $4 million, giving him a Reina Value of +859%.

Via The Miami Herald

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