February 3, 2012; Secaucus, NJ USA; Miami Marlins player Jose Reyes cuts his hair to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida on February 3, 2012 at the MLB Network in Secaucus. Mandatory Credit: George Napolitano/Pool Photo via US PRESSWIRE

There is however an even bigger number that involves the Marlins and their free agent spending this off-season. That number is $337 million. What is the significance of that number? Well, that is the amount of money that the Marlins have put on the table, only to be spurned this off-season.

The Marlins reportedly offered Albert Pujols a 10-year $201 million deal. C.J. Wilson was offered a 6-year deal in the excess of $100 million. Most recently, the Marlins offered Yoenis Cepsedes a 6-year $36 million. Pujols and Wilson signed deals with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Yoenis Cespedes chose to sign with the Oakland Athletics. Now that I think about it, damn you AL West!

December 10, 2011; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles owner Arte Moreno (center) poses for a photograph with first baseman Albert Pujols (left) and pitcher C.J. Wilson after a press conference at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE

Larry Beinfest is not going to be someone who dwells on the lost opportunities. “I don’t know about the word ‘disappointment.” We wanted to add another quality player. We tried on Pujols. We tried on C.J. Wilson. We tried on Cespedes.” Beinfest still feels the Marlins have added enough this off-season to be legitimate contenders.

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