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Marlins Avoid the Pirate Curse
Marlins Avoid the Pirate Curse
When the Pittsburgh Pirates set sail into Land Shark Stadium there was an ominous cloud that followed their dark ship into South Florida. That cloud was one of fateful demise for the Florida Marlins as the Pirates had stunted and cursed their 11-1 start early on in the season. It was August ...
With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to be $2.4 billion
With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to be $2.4 billion
bizofbaseball.com — When factoring in interest over 40 years, the new Marlins stadium will cost as much as $2.4... billion (Click to see in larger view) While $409 million in bonds will be issued to pay primarily, but exclusively the cost for the new Marlins stadium construction, when accounting for interest ... (more) With Interest, Final Cost of Marlins Stadium Expected to ...
Marlins get bullpen help
Marlins get bullpen help
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Miami Herald is reporting that the Florida Marlins have signed free agent pitcher Brendan Donnelly... and placed him on their 25-man roster. In a corresponding move, the team placed Chris Leroux on the 15-day DL. Fantasy Impact: Donnelly joins his tenth major league team, and should ... (more) Marlins get bullpen help
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Florida Baseball
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — In two weeks of watching Florida baseball, there is much to be excited about when it comes... to baseball down here. The Marlins and the Bay Rays are both exciting young teams. The Bay Rays are probably more talented from top to bottom in their lineup and bench, but the Marlins seem to have better ... (more) Florida Baseball
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