Marquis DFA'd?

[love_that_reefer]

The Twins are set to designate pitcher Jason Marquis for assignment, a source tells Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). The 33-year-old has struggled so far in 2012, posting an ERA of 8.47 with 3.2 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 in seven starts.

The right-hander inked a one-year, $3MM deal with the Twins in December after picking up interest from other clubs, including the Mets. Morosi notes that despite his struggles in Minnesota this year, the hurler has a history of success in the National League.

Marquis made 23 starts for the Nats and D'Backs in 2011, finishing the year with a 4.43 ERA, 5.2 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 across 132 innings.

He never should have been signed in the first place.

[catman]

I'd like to see the Twins trade him to some NL team.
They called up Cole DeVries to replace Marquis on the 25-man roster and in the rotation. DeVries was an undrafted player who grew up a Twins' fan. Its great to see him get this shot.

[mntwinsfan]

He should have never been signed in the first place. I mean his age is a factor and it just shows the Twins don't do anything in free agency. Sign old washed up players when they should be after top talent!