Florida Marlins Wiretap

Marlins Make Trade For Nick Johnson

The Marlins have acquired first baseman Nick Johnson for the Nationals for Class AA left-hander Aaron Thompson, according to a major-league source.

The Nationals will pay the approximately $1.8 million remaining on Johnson's salary.

Johnson is a free agent at the end of the season.

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Marlins Give Up On Getting Nick Johnson

The Marlins have ended their pursuit of Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.

Florida has also stopped calling San Diego about closer Heath Bell and is unlikely to make any deals prior to the deadline, according to major league sources.

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Report: Florida Near Deal For Nick Johnson

Peter Gammons is reporting that the Marlins are close to acquiring first baseman Nick Johnson from the Nationals.

Washington appears motivated to deal Johnson, who will be a free agent at season's end, because he is unlikely to net them a compensation draft pick due to all the injuries he has dealt with this season.

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