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Justin Maxwell could be utility man for Marlins

In one of the few moves the Miami Marlins have actually made this off-season, the Marlins utility outfielder Justin Maxwell. Maxwell, a career journeyman jumped at the chance to head to Miami and attempt to make the big league roster out of Spring Training. Maxwell signed a non-major league contract that does have a $1.1 million bonus if he can crack the major league roster.

Drafted in 2006 by the Nationals, Maxwell made his big league debut in 2007 appearing in 15 games for the Nats. His first full 100+ game season in the majors was 2012 where he appeared in 124 games for the Astros batting .