Florida Marlins' General Manager Michael Hill said that pitcher Josh Johnson will not be traded this offseason.
Appearing as a guest on Marlins flagship station 790 The Ticket's "Hot Stove Show" on Saturday, Hill was asked if Johnson would be with the team next season.
"Yes, I can say with certainty, yes," Hill said.
Negotiations between Johnson's agent and the Marlins broke down recently. Johnson is seeking a four-year contract. The Marlins do not want to go more than three years. Johnson will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2011 season.
"Obviously, Josh Johnson is a big part of our club," Hill said on the radio show. "He is a second-time [arbitration-eligible] pitcher who we still have under control for two more years. From that standpoint, he's going to be here. The strength of this organization is built with our pitching."
Source: Joe Frisaro - MLB.com
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