Marlins Sign Four, Extend Spring Training Invitations

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Marlins Sign Four, Extend Spring Training Invitations

The Marlins have signed infielders Brian Barden and Donnie Murphy and right-handed relievers Scott Strickland and Matt Peterson to minor-league contracts. All four were invited to spring training.

Barden played second, third and shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals last season. and hit .233 in 103 at bats.Murphy last appeared in the majors with Oakland in 2008. Peterson saved 37 games for Double A Jacksonville in 2009. Strickland saved 32 games for Triple A Albuquerque (Dodgers) last season. He has made 236 relief appearances in the majors, none since 2005.

Posted by Clark Spencer at 08:13 PM | Permalink

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Stop being a cheap owner Loria and sign Capps to a 1 yr $2.5 mil deal... We could use him as a settup guy!!

Posted by: DC Marlin | December 15, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Loria, cheap............. thats an understatement............ go sell a painting or something FREAK!

Posted by: DR Marlin | December 17, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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