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.

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.

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.

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The Marlins reportedly tried to claim Astros catcher Brad Ausmus off waivers shortly before they signed Paul Lo Duca to a minor-league contract on Friday, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Veteran catcher Paul Lo Duca and the Marlins agreed to a minor league deal Friday, according to an Associated Press report.

One high-level Red Sox official said he expected Manny Ramirez would end up with the Marlins, but the Marlins backed off Wednesday night and justified asking for an additional $2 million (on top of paying Ramirez's salary) to cover salaries of the compensatory draft picks Florida would get for losing Ramirez to free agency this winter.

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Florida Marlins Minor League pitcher Daniel Gil has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a metabolite of Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.