Miami Marlins acquire Cashner, Rea from Padres

Rea-Castillo trade-back has its benefits, drawbacks

The Marlins dealt back a volatile piece in the now-injured Rea and got back one of their prospects, but it makes the Andrew Cashner look even worse.

Marlins sending Rea back to Padres, Luis Castillo back to Marlins

The Marlins have reportedly agreed to send Rea back to the Padres.

Cashner trade: Marlins depending on improved slider

If the Marlins want Andrew Cashner to succeed, they will need him to keep working with his improved slider.

Will the Marlins regret moving Naylor in Cashner deal?

Probably not?

Who is Tayron Guerrero?

Today the Miami Marlins acquired three pitchers. I bet you only knew two of them.

Unexciting Colin Rea is key to Marlins trade

The Marlins dealt first base prospect Josh Naylor along with a few other assets to the San Diego Padres to rent Andrew Cashner for half of the season and to get five years of team control over former prospect Colin Rea. But who is Rea?

Cashner deal likely leaves Urena without starting job

Urena could be optioned to Triple-A

Cashner and Rea are surpringly similar and equally average

Both Cashner and Rea have been slightly below average pitchers this season. Were they worth the price tag?

Cashner trade: Rotation help for now and later

The Marlins gave up a lot in this trade, but they got back two rotation pieces in Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea who can help in the present and future.

Marlins trade top prospects, acquire pitching

Marlins overpay for pitching, prove they want to win now

The Marlins want to win now.

Marlins acquire Cashner, Rea

Miami adds pitching depth.