The Florida Marlins announced Tuesday they have non-tendered the contracts left-handed pitcher Scott Comer, right-handed pitcher Gary Knotts and right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas, thus removing them from the 40-man roster. The club has signed the pitchers to AAA contracts and invited them to Spring Training as non-roster invitees.

The Florida Marlins announced Tuesday they have signed outfielder Danny Bautista to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2001 season. Bautista will be paid $500,000 with the opportunity to earn $100,000 more in incentives. The club has an option for the 2001 season for $575,000 with a $25,000 buyout.