Cal Quantrill saw an opportunity and took it. That’s essentially what went into the right-handed pitcher’s decision to sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday as the team began spring training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex in Jupiter.

Right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. He went 8-11 with a 4.98 ERA over 29 starts with Colorado last season,