Twins Sign Jason Marquis

[Cam Cam]

The Twins and free-agent starting pitcher Jason Marquis have agreed to a one-year deal for $3 million, the club announced Thursday.

Marquis, 33, posted a 4.43 ERA in 23 starts with the Nationals and D-backs last season. He also struck out 76, walked 43 and allowed 11 homers in 132 innings.

The right-hander has a career 4.55 ERA in 12 seasons with the Braves, Cardinals, Cubs, Rockies, Nationals and D-backs.

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Thoughts?

 

[Mdolszak]

Woo! The Twins are starting to rebuild!

Should be a good signing; he's a pretty good pitcher.

 

[Ozzie]

Cool, I thought they were just going to release a bunch of players.

I think Marquis started for the Cubs when I went to a game at Wriggley.

 

[Mdolszak]

I'm pretty sure I have Marquis's autograph...let me check.

...Yeah, I do. :)

 

[Snoopy (Homieg)]

I'm not sure it will really do anything.