2003 Florida Marlins Season - Offseason

Offseason

The Marlins pulled off some blockbuster deals during the 2003 off season, the most impressive being that of 10-time Gold Glove winning catcher Iván Rodríguez. They also traded catcher Charles Johnson and outfielder Preston Wilson to the Colorado Rockies for lead-off man Juan Pierre.

  • November 16, 2002: Charles Johnson was traded by the Florida Marlins with Vic Darensbourg, Pablo Ozuna, and Preston Wilson to the Colorado Rockies for Juan Pierre, Mike Hampton, and cash (shortly thereafter, Mike Hampton was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Tim Spooneybarger).
  • November 12, 2002: Matt Treanor signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
  • January 8, 2003: Todd Hollandsworth signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
  • January 28, 2003: Iván Rodríguez signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
  • February 13, 2003: Al Martin signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
  • February 15, 2003: Kevin Millar was purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Florida Marlins.
  • March 28, 2003: Al Martin was released by the Florida Marlins.

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