The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Marlins may look to add at deadline

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The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Marlins may look to add at deadline
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 5/10/2008 on mlb.mlb.com [flag]
WASHINGTON --- Off to one of their fastest starts in franchise history, the Marlins are weighing which direction they will be heading as the season plods forward. Does the team stay the course with a young roster, or does it look outside for a proven player or players? In other words, does it become a buyer? A high-ranking team source on Friday said the team would seriously entertain making ... [link]

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With Ramirez Inked, Marlins Looking At Jacque Jones
Published 5/10/2008 by Alejandro Leal at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
On the verge of signing (some say signed) shortstop Hanley Ramirez to a $70MM, 6-year deal, the Marlins are not standing pat. Citing three team sources, MLB.com beat writer Joe Frissaro says the Marlins remain interested in Jacque Jones, who was released by the Tigers on Monday. And a "high-ranking team source" told Frissaro the ...

Marlins Might Be Buyers; Still in on Jacque Jones
Published 5/10/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
Given their unlikely hot start to the season, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Florida Marlins (of the $22M team payroll) may actually look to add veterans as the trade deadline approaches if their success continues.  Frisaro write that “a high-ranking team source on Friday said the team would seriously entertain making moves to upgrade in hopes of reaching the playoffs this season.” First on their list may be recently released Jacque Jones.  Per the article, three sources confirm that the Fish are still interested in Jones.  We had reported earlier this week that both Florida and San Diego are interested in the hacking outfielder who was recently cut by ...

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Marlins Set to Offer Hanley a Big Pay Day!

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The South Florida Sun-Sentinal is reporting that a source close to Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has confirmed that the young star has agreed to the framework on a 6 year, $70 million contract extension. Florida is essentially buying out 3 years of arbitration and 3 years of free agency from Ramirez. This is, of course, is pending a physical and an official announcement.
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Reports: Marlins give Ramirez 6-year, $70M deal

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Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is set to receive a six-year, $70 million contract, acco...
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Report: Ramirez to get richest Marlins contract

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Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez has agreed to the framework of a $70 million, six-year contract to remain with the Marlins , a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press ...
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Marlins Tap Hunt Construction For Ballpark Pending Approval

The Marlins Ballpark News found this 5/10/2008 on www.sportsbusinessdaily.com

Marlins Select Hunt Construction To Build New Ballpark Hunt Construction, a general contractor that has constructed four retractable roof stadiums, will build the Marlins new downtown ballpark pending Miami-Dade (FL) County approval later this For ...
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