Washington Post reports:
* According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi at Foxsports.com, the Marlins have made a serious bid for Johnson. The deal on the table would send Class AAA pitcher Ryan Tucker to the Nats; Washington would also have to pick up a portion of Johnson's remaining salary. Tucker, 22, is a 2005 first-round pick and began the year as the fifth-best Florida prospect, according to Baseball America."
Seems logical--people forget the Marlins are just six games back and three out in the wildcard. And they could really use Johnson's LH bat to balance Ross, Ramirez, Uggla, etc.
Would prefer a position player, but don't see why the Nats don't do this. Tucker could start or actually be a closer down the road.
Deadline Day/offer for Johnson
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