July 30, 200818 yr Marlins chasing relievers Wednesday, July 30, 2008 | The Miami Herald is reporting that the Marlins might be close to a deal for lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes. If so, it would cross one potential suitor off the list for Reds reliever Jeremy Affeldt. Florida recently dispatched a scout to look at both Affeldt and righty David Weathers -- both of whom could be available for the right price.
July 30, 200818 yr Weathers is soooo available it's silly. He's a free agent and Cincy is going to get zip for him if they don't move him in the next 24 hours.
July 30, 200818 yr I don't see Weathers as much of an upgrade to be honest. The ERA is solid but nothing else is.
July 30, 200818 yr According to Some additional notes from ESPN's Jayson Stark: The Marlins are making it clear that there is no done deal for Arthur Rhodes. Clark Spencer had written the Fish "could be closer" to a deal for Rhodes than a catcher. Stark says the Mariners are driving a hard bargain for Rhodes, with the Red Sox, Marlins, Phillies, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, Cardinals, and Rays checking in
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