Sep 12, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. The Braves won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Marlins agreed on one year contracts with all of three of their arbitration eligible players this past Friday and by doing so likely set their opening day payroll at about $45 milion. Surprisingly, that figure represents about a $3.5 million decrease from the fresh off the fire sale figure they started the 2013 season with. Marlins fans will need to hope that payroll amount does not correlate directly with wins for this season’s version of the team.

Concerns raised about Philbin, Dolphins’ coaching staff; Fins, Heat, UM, Marlins chatter – Miami Herald

Barring further moves, the Marlins’ payroll will end up around $45 million, including $7 million still due the Diamondbacks in the Heath Bell trade. The Marlins began last season with a payroll of $48.6 million, but $12.5 million of that was for players who weren’t on the team. So this year’s on-field payroll will be slightly higher, but still among the lowest in baseball.

Marlins, Stanton Not Talking Extension – MLBTradeRumors.com

Recent negotiations between Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins focused purely on the arbitration-eligible outfielder’s 2014 salary, not on a long-term extension, MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro reports. “From the outset, I think it was in everyone’s interest to try [to] reach a fair and amicable settlement on a one-year contract,” says Stanton’s agent, Joel Wolfe of the Wasserman Media Group. Stanton, who will make $6.5MM this season, is due for free agency after 2016.

Stanton’s future remains a question despite pact – Marlins.com

Reaching agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million contract on Friday settled how much Giancarlo Stanton will earn in 2014. But it didn’t clear up the slugger’s long-term future with the Marlins.

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Greatest Moments in Marlins History: #71 Jose Fernandez Does it Again

Welcome back to the Greatest Moments in Marlins History. Should we handle another rookie Marlins pitching record? Sure, why not? Which rookie pitcher are we talking about his time? Of course it’s Jose Fernandez. One season as a Marlin and already he has a few moments on this list. For moment 71 we are taking a look at the Marlins rookie season record for ERA.