Marlins’ Cueto brings flair, veteran presence to Miami
Pitcher Johnny Cueto waves from the pitching mound with the flag of the Dominican Republic after signing with the Miami Marlins baseball team, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Miami. Cueto signed a one-year contract with the Marlins with a club option for 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lynne Sladky]
MIAMI (AP) — Before his Miami Marlins introductory news conference, Miami’s newest starting pitcher Johnny Cueto trotted to the mound at his new home ballpark, wrapped in a Dominican flag and dancing as music blasted throughout. Cueto signed a one-year deal with the Marlins after spending the 2022 season with Chicago. Before that, he was with San Francisco for six seasons. His deal includes $8.5 million guaranteed for 2023, with a $2.5 million buyout if Miami does not exercise a club option for 2024.
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Pitcher Johnny Cueto speaks with the news media after signing a contract with the Miami Marlins baseball team, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Miami. Cueto signed a one-year contract with the Marlins with a club option for 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Pitcher Johnny Cueto poses for a photograph draped with the flag of the Dominican Republic, after signing a contract with the Miami Marlins baseball team, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Miami. Cueto signed a one-year contract with the Marlins with a club option for 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Pitcher Johnny Cueto, left, poses for a photograph with Miami Marlins General Manager Kim Ng, after signing a contract with the Miami Marlins baseball team, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Miami. Cueto signed a one-year contract with the Marlins with a club option for 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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