The Marlins feel confident that the moves they've made over the past two months will position them to have a strong 2011, which leads into the opening of their retractable-roof park the following season. The security of the ballpark will inevitably raise payroll, which is rising significantly from their $47 million total in 2010. When the new ballpark opens, Marlins president David Samson says the team will spend more wisely than freely. Reasonable multiyear deals will be considered, rather than being in the mix for a $100 million player. "We're in a better position to make more selections, but we're still going to be selective," Samson said. "We cannot be in position where we sign a player who does not outperform his contract. So we have to be very careful. The reason that we are prudent is very simple. "We don't want to be one of those teams that goes a decade without winning. When I say winning, I'm talking about having a chance to win. That happens when you have very big contracts for players who end up not being good. We just don't ever want to be that way."