Javier Vazquez’s talks with Marlins getting ‘hot’
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According to clubs interested in Javier Vazquez, as reported by ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the pitcher is only interested in a one-year deal.
Sources close to ESPN.com have said that Vazquez has already turned down two multiyear offers – one which is believed by other clubs to be potentially worth $20 million over two years.
Earlier today, Vazquez agreed to reject the New York Yankees’ offer of salary arbitration. This will allow Vazquez to explore other options while allowing the Yankees to benefit from a supplemental draft pick. Vazquez is a Type-B free agent.
Two possible destinations include the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals.
Stark later added in an ESPN column that according to sources familiar with the situation, the talks between Vazquez and the Marlins have gotten “hot”. He adds that the negotiations are “moving forward,” but a deal may not be struck until after Thanksgiving.
Other clubs that had been interested in Vazquez (the Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies) are now pessimistic about signing the pitcher.

