The Marlins fell short of the playoffs despite a winning season, which is causing conflicting thoughts for second baseman Dan Uggla: He can’t wait to see how they fare next year, but he knows he might not return.

Uggla is not alone. It will cost at least $43 million to bring back the current 25-man roster, and players know that won’t happen.

The Marlins, who conclude the season with a three-game series in Philadelphia starting Friday, aren’t expected to spend much more in 2010 than the $36.8 million they spent on this year’s payroll.

That means the organization will have to make some hard decisions regarding 13 arbitration-eligible players and three free agents.

“Maybe one or two guys are gone. You’ve got to deal with that and move forward,” said veteran infielder Wes Helms, who is signed through next season. “This is a very promising organization. They’ve shown they can win with a low payroll, with different players every year.”


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One would think that after his nightmarish performance in last year’s All-Star Game that Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! second baseman Dan Uggla wouldn’t mind passing on this year’s midsummer classic.

Think again. “Are you kidding me? I want to be there every year,” said Uggla, who committed three errors, fanned three times and hit into a double play while stranding six runners in the AL’s 4-3 15-inning victory. “Just because what happened in last year’s All-Star Game doesn’t make any difference. I played hard. It just wasn’t my night. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. “It’s a great experience. The memories that I’ll be able to take with me…” Uggla, who is batting .224 with 15 homers and 45 RBI is a distant fifth in the fan voting which ends on Thursday, so it’s unlikely he will be a third-time All-Star.

Click here to read the full article – By Harvey Fialkov of South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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