| Fri May 14 2010 | 19:24 | Marlins release Doug Mientkiewicz | ||||
Marlins released 1B Doug Mientkiewicz. | ||||||
That was quick. The Marlins decided to release Mientkiewicz before he had the chance to exercise an out-clause in his contract. The 35-year-old first baseman was 4-for-16 with the Zephyrs. | ||||||
| Fri May 14 2010 | 16:55 | Mientkiewicz opts out of Marlins contract | ||||
Doug Mientkiewicz, who signed a minor league contract with the Marlins on May 5, has left Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
It looks like Mientkiewicz has opted to give up on a return to the majors. He went 4-for-16 during his brief time with the Zephyrs. | ||||||
| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune | ||||||
| Wed May 5 2010 | 17:16 | Marlins ink Mientkiewicz to minor league deal | ||||
Marlins signed 1B Doug Mientkiewicz to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Mientkiewicz requested and was given his release from the Dodgers at the start of the regular season to pursue other options. It'll be a surprise if he ever makes his way to the Marlins' big league roster. The soon-to-be 36-year-old barely played last season due to shoulder surgery. | ||||||