Mike Dunn, Steve Cishek, Agree to New Contracts

Sep 2, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. The Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

According to multiple reports, Mike Dunn and the Miami Marlins have agreed to a new one year deal for 1.4 million dollars. The agreement prevents an arbitration hearing to decide his salary in the upcoming year.

#Marlins and LHP Mike Dunn agree to a $1.4 million deal, avoiding arbitration.
— Juan C. Rodriguez (@JCRMarlinsbeat) January 17, 2014

Mike Dunn agrees with #Marlins for $1.4M
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) January 17, 2014

Editor’s note: Since the publishing of this article, it has been brought to our attention that the Twitter account for Mike Dunn is not his actual Twitter account. Due to this, we have redacted his Twitter comment.

Dunn isn’t the only one who has avoided arbitration by signing a contract for 2014.

RHP Steve Cishek and #Marlins agree on $3.8M one-year deal, avoiding arb
— Juan C. Rodriguez (@JCRMarlinsbeat) January 17, 2014

As expected, Cishek was happy to get a deal, and ready to get back to work.

So glad to get this done! @andrewlowenthal and the #marlins both worked so hard and I'm thankful beyond belief. Phew... Let's get to work!
— Steve Cishek (@srSHREK31) January 17, 2014

This is great news for the Marlins. They had three players that were heading to arbitration, but they were able to avoid them with these contracts. I think all of the deals were fair, and the fact that they were able to get them done reflects positively on the front office of the Marlins.

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