Miami Marlins land another Big Fish – Mark Buehrle signs $58 million dollar contract

The Florida Marlins may have changed their name, but they are also trying to prove they are changing their image—and fast! The Miami Marlins are the biggest players in the 2011 MLB off season. After signing Mets star Jose Reyes and San Diego Padres stud closer Health Bell, they have landed the best starting pitcher on the market – Mark Buehrle.

All I can say is…WOW!

These guys have went to instant contenders in the off season.  Buehrle will reunite with White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, who was traded at the end of last season to the Marlins.
The 32 year old lefty had played for the White Sox for his entire 12 year career. Now  Buehrle will join what many experts are calling one of the best rotations in the National League.  Odds are that Buehrle will be the #2 guy in the rotation behind Josh Johnson.

The White Sox will miss Buehrle, who was 13-9 with a 3.59 ERA and 1.30 WHIP last season. The four-time All-Star leaves a big hole in the Sox rotation, but will bolster the Marlins staff to the point that Miami may make a run at the 2012 MLB postseason.