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MIAMI - Michael Morse and the Miami Marlins have finalized a $16 million, two-year contract.Morse gets a $1 million signing bonus and salaries of $7 million next season and $8 million in 2016 under the agreement announced Wednesday. He can earn a $250,000 performance bonus each year for reaching 550 plate appearances.The Marlins expect Morse to replace Garrett Jones as their first baseman and to bat cleanup.Morse hit .279 with 16 homers and 61 RBI in 131 games for the World Series champion San Francisco Giants this year. He batted .300 in the post-season and had four RBIs in the World Series.The Marlins have been aggressive this off-season in trying to mould a contender in the NL East. They signed slugger Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million contract, and traded for All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon, right-hander Mat Latos and right-hander Dan Haren, who has indicated he might retire.The move to Miami represents a homecoming for the 32-year-old Morse, who grew up in nearby Broward County. Hes a career .281 hitter with 99 homers in 10 seasons with the Mariners, Nationals, Orioles and Giants.Miami considers Morse an upgrade over Jones, who will now be on the trade market. Last season Jones hit .246 with 15 homers and 53 RBI in 146 games and led all major league first basemen with 13 errors.The Marlins opted for Morse after free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche turned down their offer and instead signed with the White Sox.Morse can also play left and right field. The right-handed hitter is projected to bat behind Gordon, Christian Yelich and Stanton. Zach Miller Jersey . On Saturday, the paths of Drew Tate and Kevin Glenn cross again as opposing quarterbacks. Pernell McPhee Jersey . Neither made it that far in 2013. Not even close. Federer lost his second match at the All England Club. Nadal exited in the first round, a year after bowing out in the second. http://www.bearsfootballpro.com/Authent ... rs_Jersey/. The star receiver certainly isnt celebrating it with the Texans mired in a franchise-record 13-game skid. Brian Urlacher Jersey . Colorado came up big against Chicago last spring, and repeated that performance Tuesday night. Varlamov stopped 36 shots and Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche in a 5-1 victory over the Blackhawks. Mike Singletary Jersey . Messier, who had been a special assistant to Rangers general manager Glen Sather, announced Thursday in a statement that he is resigning in order to "expand the game of hockey in the New York area by developing the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is meeting with Raith Rovers manager Ray McKinnon on Monday. United agreed a compensation package with the Championship club on Sunday evening, and Sky Sports News HQ understands talks will take place on Monday.Thompson is searching for a replacement for Mixu Paatelainen, who was sacked as boss last week following Uniteds relegation from the Scottish Premiership. Initial contact was made between the clubs on Saturday evening shortly after Raiths 2-1 aggregate defeat to Scottish Cup finalists Hibernian in the promotion play-offs.Despite United having an initial offer rejected, Raith chief executive Eric Drysdale has confirmed McKinnon has been given permission to discuss a move to Tannadice. Ray McKinnon in action for Dundee United during his first season at the club The 45-year-old former midfielder made almost 100 appearances for United during two spells between 1990 and 1998.Drysdale said on Sunday night: Ray wants to listen to what Dundee United have to say and we have agreed to allow this, having reached agreement on a compensation figure should United offer him the post and Ray accepts.The board met pre-match at Easter Road yesterday and Raith Rovers supporteers should also be aware that chairman Alan Young and I have met with Ray on Thursday, post-match yesterday, and again this afternoon, and we are doing all we feasibly can to retain the services of our manager.ddddddddddddMeanwhile, United caretaker boss Gordon Young believes the chance for a return to Tannadice has come at the right time for McKinnon. Former Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen (l) with Gordon Young Young said: Obviously our paths have crossed in football as happens but I dont know Ray personally. But hes done a terrific job at Raith, absolutely fantastic.I dont know what the situation is for people wanting a job like this but it would be a tremendous opportunity for somebody to start at the bottom and carve a new future.I think there is an opportunity to develop a new philosophy and a new pathway for the club.Its a big challenge to get the club back up at the first attempt but life is about big challenges. But it is a great opportunity to be successful here. Also See: Scottish Championship video Fixtures Table Live on Sky Get Sky Sports Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Disocunt Football Jerseys White NFL Jerseys Cheap Discount Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Wholesale NFL T-shirts NFL Jerseys China ' ' '