Juan C. Rodriguez of the Sun-Sentinel believes the Marlins may need to settle for acquiring 1B Nick Johnson from the Nationals.
Earlier this week, Jon Heyman of SI.com said the Nationals asked the Giants for LHP Jonathan Sanchez in a deal for Johnson.
Johnson is earning $5.5 million this season, after which he will be a free [...]

In case you hadn’t noticed, the Marlins have won nine of their last 15 games and lead the NL East in wins; they are just three losses behind the Phillies for first place.
Their pitching will always make me worry…
Marlins RHP Ricky Nolasco starts tonight, and is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in his last four starts since returning [...]

According to the Boston Globe, “The Red Sox have fielded multiple calls and some offers for Brad Penny.”
The Dodgers, Mets and Phillies have all been linked in rumor to Penny so far this season.
Meanwhile, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, OF Jeremy Hermida is drawing a lot of interest from other teams, “but the [...]

In case you forgot, the Marlins beat the Mets on the final day of the last two seasons.
On Saturday, during a townhall meeting with his team’s fans, Marlins team president David Samson said the Mets called MLB to ask that they not finish this season against the Marlins, according to the Palm Beach Post, “prompting [...]

Free-agent OF Kevin Mench is close to signing a one-year contract with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan, according to NPB Tracker.
…this is a sign of the time, in terms of baseball and the economy, in that while the big-time players will get their money, it’s the mid-range guy, who can easily be replaced by a [...]

Marlins LHP Henry Owens has been suspended 50 games by MLB after testing positive for a banned substance.
Owens and Matt Lindstrom were traded from the Mets to the Marlins for Jason Vargas and Adam Bostick after the 2006 season.
Owens missed all of 2008 following rotator cuff surgery.
His suspension will be effective at the [...]

According to Peter Gammons at ESPN.com, the Marlins have traded OF Josh Willingham and LHP Scott Olsen to the Nationals for 2B Emilio Bonifacio and minor leaguers RHP P.J. Dean and OF Jake Smolinski.
Olsen was 8-11 with a 4.20 ERA in 33 starts for the Marlins, while Willingham hit .254 with 15 home runs.
Last month, [...]

In a post to his blog for the Sun Sentinel, Mike Berardino talks with a scout about seven players who could be traded by the Marlins, including 1B Mike Jacobs, 2B Dan Uggla, RHP Kevin Gregg and LHP Scott Olsen.
…i have been sent several e-mails from fans suggesting the Mets acquire gregg from the Marlins [...]

As the Marlins prepare for the final regular season series at Shea, there is no lack of motivation on their part to repeat their spoiling ways from a year ago.
In the Sun-Sentinel, several players recant their memories from last year, including pitcher Scott Olson, who is quoted as saying:
“Silence is golden. It’s not that good [...]

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports the Marlins have signed C Paul Lo Duca to a minor league contract.
According to Frisaro, Lo Duca will report to the Marlins Triple-A Albuquerque affiliate on Saturday.
In 46 games for the Nationals this season, Lo Duca hit .230 with 0 HR and 12 RBI.