Back to the Marlins: Part II

A bit of my own "creativity

There have been many rumors about the Miami Marlins in the past few weeks. It was November 11th when they became the Miami Marlins and things have been heating up in the recently nicknamed: "The City of the Future." So what have those crazy fish from the south been up to? Yesterday the Marlins officially signed closer Heath Bell to a 3-year $27 million contract with a fourth year vesting option wroth $9 million. The Marlins front office stated they wanted a dominant closer, a pitcher (so that Josh Johnson isn't their only hope), and new offensive power. Well, they can check one of those off! Bell has made the All Star team the past three years and had at least 42 saves each season since 2009. That kind of pitching dominance in the 9th inning will really help the Marlins win more games! As a Phillies fan, I don't want to see them win too many games, but finishing last is something that no team wants to do. Moving towards the pitching end of the spectrum, the Marlins are still "fishing" around for CJ Wilson, but NL East rival Washington Nationals are also pursuing the left-hander. Mark Buehrle has also been linked to the Marlins, but nothing has come from that. Last but not least: Jose Reyes. Apparently the market for Reyes is not as open as many would thought it would be. So far the Mets and the Marlins are the frontrunners for Reyes, but the Tigers and Brewers appear to be "iffy" in the market. The only thing that would really stop Reyes from not signing with the Mets is that they refuse to offer a 6th year. The Marlins on the other hand, are offering a 6th year, but initially offered less money. The Marlins are willing to bump it up a bit, but who knows? But it does appear that it will be very unlikely that Reyes leaves the NL East. I heard of rumors that Jose Reyes was seen in Philadelphia, but what are the chances the Phillies will sign Reyes? Highly unlikely. Would I love to see it? Yes. (Back to the Marlins: Part III soon to come, as soon as something happens)