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Marlins' Tommy Medica: Released by the Marlins
Medica was released by the Marlins Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.
After spending the last two weeks in minor league camp, the Marlins were obviously not impressed enough to keep him with the organization. Given Medica's solid track record at the minor league level and relatively young age (27), he is likely to be picked up by another organization on a minor league deal.
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Marlins' Tommy Medica: Reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday
Medica was reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday, Joe Frisario of MLB.com reports.
It was a bit of a long-shot for Medica to make the roster after hitting a mere .259 last season with Triple-A El Paso and only hitting .167 in 13 plate appearances during spring training. He should get decent playing time at Triple-A given his power potential, but it'll be tough to climb back to the majors if he can't offset the low batting average with home runs.
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Marlins' Tommy Medica: Outrighted, invited to spring training
Medica was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, but he still holds an invite to the Marlins' major league spring training, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
After going unclaimed on waivers, Medica will join the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in New Orleans but he will have a chance to make the big league club out of spring training. Medica has put his best foot forward in previous spring training stints with the Padres and very nearly made their Opening Day roster a year ago, so he could be a sleeper to keep an eye on once camp opens.
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Marlins' Tommy Medica: Designated for assignment
Medica was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Wednesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Medica joined the Marlins in September after being designated for assignment by the Padres in September, but will now go through the waiver process again following the team's signing of Chris Johnson on Wednesday. If he clears, the 27-year-old would no longer be part of the 40-man roster, and would likely be slated to begin the season in the minors.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 209 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Jose, CA |
| Age: 37 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |