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Marlins in market for backup catcher
- Updated: December 3, 2016
MIAMI — Add backup catcher to the Marlins’ shopping list during the Winter Meetings.
Jeff Mathis, who had been with Miami since 2013, reached agreement Friday with the D-backs on a two-year deal, MLB.com has confirmed. The deal is reportedly worth $4 million.
MLB.com and MLB Network will have wall-to-wall coverage of the 2016 Winter Meetings from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside Washington, D.C. Fans can watch live streaming of all news conferences and manager availability on MLB.com, including the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. ET.
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Mathis was one of the most respected players on the Marlins since he was acquired in a blockbuster, 12-player trade with the Blue Jays after the 2012 season.
The 33-year-old, who made $1.5 million in 2016, was a free agent, but the Marlins were still hopeful they could bring him back in 2017. However, in recent weeks, the club has been monitoring the …
