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A look at the Marlins 25 non-roster spring training invitees

The Marlins announced Wednesday they have Spring Training invitations to 25 non-roster players including 15 minor league free agents.

Those are: 

> Right-handed pitchers Ryan Chaffee (4-2, 4.62 ERA, 44 relief appearances in Double A, Triple A with Angels in 2014), Nick Masset (2-0, 5.80 ERA, 51 appearances with Rockies in 2014), Vin Mazzaro (8-2, 2.81 ERA in 57 relief appearances with Pirates in 2013) and Ryan Reid (5-2, 4.91 ERA, 48 relief appearances in Triple A for Mets in 2014).

> Left-handed pitchers Pat Misch (3-7, 5.07 ERA in 13 starts for Tigers Triple A team in 2013), Chris Narveson (4-7, 5.14 ERA in 15 starts for Cardinals Triple A team in 2013), and Pat Urckfitz (1-2, 2.68 ERA in 47 relief appearances for Astros in Double A, Triple A in 2014).

> Catchers Vinny Rottino (.306, 2 HR, 22 RBI for Nexen of Korean Baseball Organization in 2014) and Jhonatan Solano (.251, 10 HR, 53 RBI for Nationals Triple A team in 2014)

> Infielders Reid Brignac (.222, 1 HR, 10 RBI in 37 games for Phillies in 2014), Don Kelly (.245, 7 RBI, 6 SBs in 95 games with Tigers in 2014), and Scott Sizemore (.266, 7 HR, 41 RBI for Yankees Triple A team in 2014)

> Outfielders Tyler Colvin (.223, 2 HR, 18 RBI in 57 games with Giants in 2014), Cole Gillespie (.243, 1 HR, 5 RBI in 35 games between Mariners-Blue Jays in 2014) and Kenny Wilson (.246, 2 HR, 35 RBI, 31 SBs in 117 games between Double A, Triple A for Blue Jays, Athletics, Twins in 2014).

The following 10 organizational players were extended Spring Training invitations:

> Right-handed pitchers Brian Ellington (2-2, 4.75 ERA, 35 relief apperances in Single A Jupiter in 2014), Trevor Williams (8-7, 3.12 ERA in 26 starts between Single A and Double A in 2014) and Nick Wittgren (5-5, 3.55 ERA, 20 saves for Double A Jacksonville in 2014)

> Catcher Sharif Othman (.172, 5 HR, 17 RBI between Single A Greensboro and Jupiter in 2014)

> Infielders Justin Bohn (.295, 6 HR, 59 RBI, 11 SBs in 111 games between Single A Jupiter and Greensboro in 2014), Austin Nola (.259, 1 HR, 53 RBI for Double A Jacksonville in 2014), Avery Romero (.320, 5 HR, 56 RBI, 10 SBs between Single A Jupiter and Greensboro in 2014), Viosergy Rosa (.292, 15 HR, 95 RBI between Single A Jupiter and Double A Jacksonville in 2014) and Jordany Valdespin (.280, 3 HR, 10 RBI in 52 games with Marlins in 2014)

> Outfielder Austin Wates (.286, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 37 SBs for Astros and Marlins in Triple A in 2014).

Pitchers and catchers will hold their first workout on Feb. 20 in Jupiter, and the first full-squad workout will be Feb. 24.

As of today's announcement, the Marlins will have 65 players in Major League Spring Training camp.

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