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Offseason Outlook: Jorge Cantu
Offseason Outlook: Jorge Cantu
The Marlins have quite a few arbitration decisions to make, and one of them will involve corner infielder Jorge Cantu. Cantu has been on the team since last year, coming in during spring training with a minor league contract after quickly losing favor with the Tampa Bay Rays. When he came to the ...
Uncertainty looms for oft
Uncertainty looms for oft
florida.marlins.mlb.com — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 10/19/09 11:16 AM ET MIAMI -- Minutes before the July 31 non-waiver... Trade Deadline, the Marlins acquired Nick Johnson in hopes of enhancing their playoff push. For the most part, Johnson made an impact. The 31-year-old first ... (more) Uncertainty looms for oft
Interview with Juan C. Rodriguez
marlinmaniac.com — Now, the Maniac has definitely done his share of Q&A’s, especially with the fine folks that run... the baseball blogs over here at FanSided. They’ve gone well for the most part, but hectic schedules being what they are, it got fairly difficult to do them on a regular basis before ... (more) Interview with Juan C. Rodriguez
BOB: Attendance numbers
BOB: Attendance numbers
hardballtimes.com — The latest in the business of baseball. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball... stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) BOB: Attendance numbers
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Fish Chunks — Braman's appeal is rejected - will he find another hobby? (MiamiHerald) Stanton is the Marlins' Minor League Player of the Year, Cristhian is the Marlins' Minor League Pitcher of the Year. (FishBytes) The Maniac interviews Juan C. and discusses Jorge Cantu. Frisaro gives more pitching coach speculation. (FishPond) Here's today's games... (Yahoo)(ESPN)(CBSSports)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI) ...

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