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Hanley's at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. ( Alibaba ) MLB actually puts money into a project - $3.2 million for a youth baseball academy in Hialeah - although with the inevitable string attached, this one being that the Marlins stadium gets built (hear that, commisioners?) ( ...
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Logan Signs
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January 22
That's when the Marlins hope the City and County commissions both vote on the final agreements for the ballpark. Those agreements are reportedly almost finished, and the Marlins will be schmoozing with the commissioners in the next couple of weeks, going "through the entire set of documents with ...
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Roundup of Stuff
Sergio Mitre gets a 50-game suspension for he-says-unintentional use of a banned substance. ( MLB ) CodyRoss.org lays out the arbitration process. ( CodyRoss.org ) Proctor verses Nelson = No contest. ( BaseballProspectus ) TODAYS-RUMOR: Pavano wants double what the Marlins are offering him. ( ...
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The O's Return
Those Fish fans determined to stay on the south end of the peninsula this coming spring have four chances to see the Marlins play the Orioles in Ft. Lauderdale (and Hanley and countrymen show up as the Dominican national WBC team for another game), though the only weekend Marlins game will be ...
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Some News of Note
The Marlins have reportedly signed former Nat and Phil Brian Sanches to a minor-league deal. The Marlins get number 6, 62, and 91 in the Toronto Sun's list of the "100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball in 2008" ( TorontoSun ) And former Fish-caster Roxy may have the inside edge for the ...
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Peter on the Marlins
Gammons explains the reason why the Marlins are wise to start de-emphasizing homers and pushing for defensive improvement, and promoting youth instead of expensive experienced players. He points out Miami's recession woes as a part of MLB's overall troublesome future. And he tells us exactly how ...
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A Birthday Gift - Being Signed By The Marlins
Pending a physical to prove his arm is still attached, Scott Proctor is now a member of his 'hometown team'. ( TCPalm )( MiamiHerald )( BaseballReference )
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Turnbow Turns From Marlins
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Six Months Late
New Years' Day makes it six months since the deadline set by the preliminary agreement between the Marlins, City and County for final agreements and contracts to be signed to build the ballpark. Maybe the aggreements'll get presented to the Commissions in January. Even so, at least one ...
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Yesterday's Rumor
The Red Sox tried to get Hanley to play center field in Fenway by offering Ellsbury and Buchholz and 'others', but "talks apparently have been aborted after no agreement could be reached." ( SI.com )
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Our Latest Confirmed Former Marlin
Mark Hendrickson seems headed to Ft. Lauderdale this spring as multiple sources say he's signing with the Orioles. ( MLB )
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Today's Rumors
The Marlins don't want Sammy Sosa , but oddly are considered one of the last refuges for players such as Pudge and Manny .
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Matt's on Top
Lindstrom beats out Jonathan Broxton for the title of "Fastest Fastball in the Majors for 2008". (While Marlin-killer Jamie Moyer had the second-slowest.) ( InsidePitch )
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Christmas With the Johnsons
From Oklahoma to California Josh couldn't wait until his new son started tearing open presents. Josh also tells of his favorite gift, his hockey prowess, his favorite Christmas movies, and what his family holidays were like.. ( MLB )
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Ho Ho Ho!...Oh No, Joe Go!
The Fish continue their giving ways, as big Joe Nelson signs with the Rays. ( TampaBay )
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Xmas Eve Extra
Happy belated birthdays to Hanley and Cody . Bryan Harvey now pitching coach for AA Tulsa. ( HickoryRecord ) Watch the last game at Shea again, on MLB.com. ( MLB ) The Marlins in "Marley and Me"...and is a Manatee movie in the works? ( MLB ) TODAY'S-RUMORS: The Marlins won't go for Pudge unless ...
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Today's News Flashes
Gamefish gets awarded. ( Fishstripes ) Braman appeals (to the courts if not to Marlins fans). ( blogs.trb.com ) Cookie Rojas , Chris Clapinski and John Hughes do the baseball camp thing.
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Things From Frisaro's Mailbox
Hanley may play 3rd base, Cantu may stay at 3rd base, McPherson will get a chance to play 3rd base, and Jeff may visit JAX. TODAY'S-RUMOR: Marlins no want Brad Penny, but are still pondering Pavano. ( MLB )
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Like Father, Like Uncle
Lance Niekro is signed by the Braves to fulfill his destiny and return the knuckleball to the National League. ( ChicagoTribune )
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