"The connection with Miami has come up on a few occasions. The Marlins are looking for a high-leverage reliever. Fairbanks has ties to president of baseball operations Peter Bendix from their time in Tampa Bay. In an appearance on Foul Territory this week, Izaac Azout of Fish On First suggested that Miami has shown a willingness to offer a one-year deal in "the mid-teens" range and floated the possibility that Miami could make a $13-14MM proposal."
"Tampa Bay could have retained Fairbanks on an $11MM club option. While it's understandable the front office didn't want to commit a sizable portion of their budget to a single inning reliever, it was more surprising that the Rays were unable to drum up trade interest. It should work out better for Fairbanks financially. He collected a $1MM buyout and seems well positioned to beat the $10MM difference."
Pete Fairbanks remains unsigned while many top free agent relievers have been hired. The Diamondbacks, Marlins and White Sox have been connected to the hard-throwing righty. The Marlins have shown recurring interest and could offer a one-year deal in the mid-teens, with a possible $13–14MM proposal. Fairbanks has ties to Marlins president Peter Bendix from their Tampa Bay days. Tampa Bay declined an $11MM club option, paid a $1MM buyout, and Fairbanks appears positioned to exceed the $10MM difference. Teams that missed top relievers may value Fairbanks more now and could structure multi-year or two-year deals.
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