<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Marlinshome News</title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com</link><description>Florida Marlins Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/dodgers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's nothing good about losing a slugger such as Manny Ramirez, no matter the reason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Marlins Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/dodgers-marlins-preview-2531.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No major league pitcher has had a tougher time on the road than the Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw. A matchup with the struggling Florida Marlins might not be enough for him to end his woes.Kershaw looks to win for the first time in five road starts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 6, Dodgers 3]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-6-dodgers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a mess on the field, and for a change it wasn't because of the way the Florida Marlins performed.Countless silvery pompon strands blew onto the diamond Saturday on pompom giveaway night, but the Marlins emerged from the litter with a 6-3 win ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins double up Dodgers to end skid]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-double-up-dodgers-to-end-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a mess on the field, and for a change it wasn't the Florida Marlins' fault.Countless silvery pompon strands blew onto the diamond Saturday on pompom giveaway night, but the Marlins emerged from the litter with a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flores placed on DL]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/flores-placed-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonNationals made a pair of roster moves Friday, one out of necessity to keep a healthy complement of catchers on the team and another in the ongoing search to find a consistent bullpen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2535.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kiko Calero is proving he can be durable when healthy. As a result, he has been a key member of the Marlins' bullpen.  Calero leads the major leagues with 21 appearances, on a pace for 93, which would break Braden Looper's club record 78 in 2002.  "I've b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2536.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Considering they played their first game Friday in Land Shark Stadium, Marlins players had one question: Where's the beer?  "We thought there would be some free Land Shark in the clubhouse," C John Baker said.  The former Dolphin Stadium was renamed aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2537.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Fredi Gonzalez and 2B Dan Uggla were ejected in the eighth inning Friday. Uggla, whose batting average dropped to .182 after going hitless in four at-bats, was hit on the arm by a pitch while trying to bunt.  After Uggla reached first, Dodgers m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After reunion with Manny, Dodgers beat Marlins 6-4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/after-reunion-with-manny-dodgers-beat-marlins-6-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Xavier Paul hit his first major league homer, Juan Pierre hiked his average to .391, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won again without Manny Ramirez.Buoyed by a brief reunion with their suspended slugger, the Dodgers beat the slumping Florida Marlins 6-4 Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2530.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:56:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Considering they played their first game Friday in Land Shark Stadium, Marlins players had one question: Where's the beer?  "We thought there would be some free Land Shark in the clubhouse," C John Baker said.  The former Dolphin Stadium was renamed aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES EYE DOMINICAN PHENOM PIRATES EYE DOMINICAN PHENOM TEAM MAY HAVE INSIDE TRACK WITH 16-YEAR-OLD SANO "BASED ON WHAT I'VE S]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-eye-dominican-phenom-pirates-eye-dominican-phenom-team-may-have-inside-track-with-16-year-old-sano-based-on-what-i-ve-seen-and-heard-from-talent-evaluators-his-upside-is-that-he-s-albert-pujols-in-hanley-ramirez-s-body-deck-hed-18pt-deck-hed-18pt-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates have an inside track on signing one of Latin America's top amateur prospects, Dominican shortstop Miguel Angel Sano, but the cost of the signing bonus could top $4 million and become the highest in Major League Baseball history for that region.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2522.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Josh Johnson was taken out of Thursday's game after allowing five walks in four innings, his shortest start in nearly two years. Johnson didn't complain of shoulder pain, but he said the shoulder didn't feel right. Either way, he said he plans to ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Fredi Gonzalez is trying to get into a routine of using his closer, Matt Lindstrom, regularly, even in non-save situations. Lindstrom, who's in his first full year as closer, hasn't pitched since May 9. "We need to get the ball to him to keep him ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2524.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With a 5-3 loss Friday, the Marlins fell to 17-18 -- their first losing record since they were 1-2 on April 2, 2008. "We're not really pretty to watch right now," Gonzalez said after the Marlins finished a 2-4 trip by suffering their first three-game sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLOSING TIME: BULLPEN BULLISH ON BATTERS]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/closing-time-bullpen-bullish-on-batters.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much of the talk surrounding theMilwaukeeBrewers this season has focused on their starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Marlins Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/dodgers-marlins-preview-2526.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their first week without Manny Ramirez, the Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced ups and downs on the field as well as their share of distractions in the clubhouse.With the suspended slugger possibly speaking to his teammates during a three-game series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlin's Coghlan miffed by fan's home run 'ransom']]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlin-s-coghlan-miffed-by-fan-s-home-run-ransom-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The joy Florida Marlins rookie Chris Coghlan felt after hitting his first major league home run was tempered slightly by the hardball negotiations he went through to reclaim the souvenir.Coghlan's home run was caught Wednesday night by a Milwaukee Brewers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 5, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-5-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dave Bush doesn't light up radar guns or strike fear into the hearts of opposing batters.The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander just knows how to pitch - something that's been especially apparent in the month of May.Bush turned in his third straight seven-inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coghlan miffed by fan's home run 'ransom']]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/coghlan-miffed-by-fan-s-home-run-ransom-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The joy Florida Marlins rookie Chris Coghlan felt after hitting his first major league home run was tempered slightly by the hardball negotiations he went through to reclaim the souvenir.Coghlan's home run was caught Wednesday night by a Milwaukee Brewers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller's time with Suns might be short]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/miller-s-time-with-suns-might-be-short.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ForFloridaMarlins pitcher Andrew Miller, currently in Jacksonville on an injury-rehabilitation assignment, it might be one and done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2512.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Ross Gload became the second player to have a home run reversed on video replay -- hours after Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche became the first. Gload's shot hooked just to the right of the right field foul pole, but it was initially signaled a home run. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2513.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the rest of the lineup has been inconsistent, there has been one constant for the Marlins lately: shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez doubled in the first inning Wednesday, giving him a 10-game hitting streak. He finished 2-for-4 and is now hitting a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2514.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie LF Chris Coghlan was back in the starting lineup Wednesday against Brewers RHP Braden Looper after having Tuesday off when the Marlins faced LHP Manny Parra. But Coghlan -- who hit his first home run Wednesday -- won't be benched against left-han]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Brewers Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-brewers-preview-2515.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson has been nearly unbeatable for the Florida Marlins since returning from elbow surgery nearly a year ago.He'll attempt to win a seventh consecutive decision on Thursday when the Marlins look to avoid being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 8, Marlins 6]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-8-marlins-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ross Gload said he's no fan right now of instant replay, but even the Marlins pinch hitter acknowledged the umpires fixed a bad call using a video review.Rickie Weeks homered for the third straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied again, benefiting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins Stadium Update No. 24 hours (Webcam edition) ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-stadium-update-no-24-hours-webcam-edition-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks helps Brewers rally past Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/weeks-helps-brewers-rally-past-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins pinch-hitter Ross Gload had a home run taken away after a video replay review Wednesday night - hours after Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche became the first player to lose on that way.Gload's drive in the sixth inning was down the right-field li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2519.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Wednesday's game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proctor out for season after having elbow surgery]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/proctor-out-for-season-after-having-elbow-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins reliever Scott Proctor is expected to be out for a year after having reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.Proctor had Tommy John surgery on Tuesday. He consulted with specialist Dr. James Andrews before the operation.Proctor had surge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2503.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez singled in the second inning Tuesday, giving him a nine-game hitting streak -- the last five are multi-hit games. Ramirez finished 2-for-3. He is fifth in the National League with a .357 average. --3B Emilio Bonifacio is starting to hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2504.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Brett Carroll started in right field Tuesday, his first start of the year. Through Monday, Carroll and Atlanta's Greg Norton were the only National League players who had been with their clubs since opening day and not started a game. "Of course your]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2505.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any hopes the Marlins had of seeing right-hander Scott Proctor pitch this season ended Tuesday when he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He'll be out until the middle of 2010 at the earliest. Proctor, who signed a one-year, $750,000 contrac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned ace]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/abandoned-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johan Santana and Derek Lowe are neighbors who live three homes apart in Fort Myers, Fla., during the offseason. They could have been teammates, too, if theMets anteed up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Brewers Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-brewers-preview-2507.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Power hitting was a big part of why the Milwaukee Brewers won the NL wild card last season. Following a slow start at the plate, they appear to be heating up again.After hitting a season high in home runs in their last game, Prince Fielder and the Brewers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis is a mystery to most Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/dontrelle-willis-is-a-mystery-to-most-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Redmond held a little 2003 World Series reunion of his own Tuesday and was happy at what he found. Dontrelle Willis, the star rookie of the Florida Marlins' world championship team, "is just as passionate and energetic as ever," Redmond said. "That w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 6, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-6-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prince Fielder said it feels like there are 35 guys on the right side of the field when he comes to bat. That matters little when the left-handed slugger shows his pop.Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers over the shift and Rickie Weeks and Mike Cameron h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fielder homers twice as Brewers rally]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/fielder-homers-twice-as-brewers-rally.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prince Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers and Rickie Weeks and Mike Cameron hit solo shots to rally the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.It was the first time this season the Brewers have hit four homers in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, a one-run win Big boost in confidence comes with Rockies putting stop to losing close games ROCKIES 3, MARLINS 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/finally-a-one-run-win-big-boost-in-confidence-comes-with-rockies-putting-stop-to-losing-close-games-rockies-3-marlins-2-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A 3-2 victory is as commonplace in the majors as spitting sunflower seeds in the dugout. But for theRockies, who had become achingly familiar with losing one-run games, Sunday's victory over the Florida Marlins provided reason to smile and exhale.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE TEAM'S ISSUE IS THE LACK OF YOUNG TALENT, NOT ITS CURRENT AVERAGE AGE ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-team-s-issue-is-the-lack-of-young-talent-not-its-current-average-age-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With thePirates back on pace for a 17th consecutive losing season, one of the most common explanations given, by some in the public and some inside the team, is that they are young and, thus, prone to growing pains as they progress toward the future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[mixed returns for former jays ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mixed-returns-for-former-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Richard Griffin's top five emotional returns to the Rogers Centre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2496.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Chris Coghlan's first major league weekend was special because his mother, Heather, was able to see his first two games at Coors Field in Denver on Mother's Day weekend. Coghlan, who made his debut Friday after being called up from Class AAA New Orle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2497.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez could be in for another big series starting Tuesday in Milwaukee after going 9-for-13 in three games against the Rockies over the weekend. He's a .391 lifetime hitter against the Brewers (25-for-64) with three home runs and 14 RBI in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2498.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The arrival of John Koronka could soon give the Marlins something they haven't had since last season -- a starting rotation with at least two left-handers.  Koronka joined the Marlins in Milwaukee on Monday after getting called up from Class AAA New Orlea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hopefully, Manny Ramirez will be the tipping point.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Brewers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-brewers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers lost their first four series of the season but haven't dropped one since. Manny Parra's recent progress is one reason why.Parra aims for his third consecutive strong outing Tuesday night when the Brewers open a three-game series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern festers after latest loss MARLINS 3, ROCKIES 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/concern-festers-after-latest-loss-marlins-3-rockies-1-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's getting late early for theRockies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2485.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP John Koronka was called up late Sunday from Class AAA New Orleans. He will start Tuesday in Milwaukee. Koronka plugs the rotation spot vacated by injured RHP Anibal Sanchez. Koronka is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 games, including four starts. --INF Ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2486.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez has been on fire after being slowed by soreness in his shoulders and right hand. Ramirez has an eight-game hitting streak after going 2-for 4-Sunday. He's 17-for-31 (.548) during that span. He arrived in Denver on Friday batting .303 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2487.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cameron Maybin, the team's opening-day center fielder, was sent to the minors after Florida's 3-2 loss Sunday in Colorado. The rookie was struggling with a .202 batting average and 31 strikeouts."He has to build up some confidence," said general manager M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Cameron Maybin demoted to Triple-A ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-cameron-maybin-demoted-to-triple-a-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --TheMarlins didnt give Cameron Maybin much time to sulk about his ninth-inning base running miscue in Sundays 3-2 loss to the Rockies. Not long after Maybin returned to the dugout, the game ended and theMar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins send Maybin to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-send-maybin-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins optioned struggling outfielder Cameron Maybin to Triple-A New Orleans after Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies.The roster opening is expected to be filled by a pitcher, but the Marlins did not immediately announce a replacement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies get rare, close-game win over Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/rockies-get-rare-close-game-win-over-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies resolved one of their biggest concerns by finally winning a close game. They might have something new to worry about, though.Aaron Cook pitched six solid innings and Troy Tulowitzki homered as part of his third straight multihit game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 8, Rockies 3 Tulo's big RBIs only hits in night of swings, misses ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-8-rockies-3-tulo-s-big-rbis-only-hits-in-night-of-swings-misses-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockies fans might consider borrowing a cheer from Broncos fans across the freeway at Invesco Field at Mile High ? the one that goes "In-com-plete!" More than a month into the season, theRockies look clueless as how to put together a complete package. Cas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS 12, CUBS 6 &t]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-12-cubs-6-t.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No need for dramatics and theatrics this time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: What on earth is the Rockies mascot doing? ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-what-on-earth-is-the-rockies-mascot-doing-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2484.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez homered in the first inning Friday, his third shot in two games and sixth of the year. He finished 4-for-5 with 2 RBI, boosting his average to .327 from a pre-game .303.  Ramirez has four home runs in his last five games and he's 11-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rockies Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rockies-preview-2476.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins have faded after putting together the best start in franchise history. Thanks to Hanley Ramirez, however, they're showing signs of returning to form.Ramirez looks to continue his recent surge and his success at Coors Field while helpin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 3, Rockies 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-3-rockies-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson described his pregame warmup for Saturday night's start against the Colorado Rockies as "terrible," struggling with his control and grip. Still, he refused to worry about the problematic bullpen session once he began throwing pitches that cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Is Cameron Maybin getting phased out? ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-is-cameron-maybin-getting-phased-out-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson pitches Marlins past Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/johnson-pitches-marlins-past-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson pitched eight innings of seven-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on a chilly night at Coors Field on Saturday.Johnson (3-0) won his sixth straight decision, dating back to Sept. 13. He has 10 wins in his last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: A complete performance to beat Rockies ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-a-complete-performance-to-beat-rockies-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Game Colorado (Friday) ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/post-game-colorado-friday-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --A few, final observations and comments from theMarlins '8-3 win at Coors Field on Friday: -- Ricky Nolasco, on getting his first win since Opening Day, said he's still not to where he wants to be, or was in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rockies Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rockies-preview-2482.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hanley Ramirez appears to be healing nicely from a bruised right wrist that forced him to miss some time at the end of April.On Saturday, the All-Star shortstop looks to continue his hot stretch while trying to help the Florida Marlins win consecutive gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2483.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Anibal Sanchez was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a right shoulder sprain. He will be out two months, and the Marlins hope he can return to the rotation by the All Star break. The team hasn't decided who will plug his spot in the rotati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth a triumph for Sox]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sixth-a-triumph-for-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 13, Indians 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2467.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Anibal Sanchez was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a right shoulder sprain. He will be out two months, and the Marlins hope he can return to the rotation by the All Star break. The team hasn't decided who will plug his spot in the rotati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2468.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez homered in the first inning Friday, his third shot in two games and sixth of the year. He finished 4-for-5 with 2 RBI, boosting his average to .327 from a pre-game .303.  Ramirez has four home runs in his last five games and he's 11-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2469.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Cameron Maybin's days with the Marlins may be numbered. At the very least, he can expect less playing time now that Florida has promoted Chris Coghlan from Class AAA New Orleans.  Coghlan is an infielder who made his debut Friday night in D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rockies Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rockies-preview-2470.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hanley Ramirez appears to be healing nicely from a bruised right wrist that forced him to miss some time at the end of April.On Saturday, the All-Star shortstop looks to continue his hot stretch while trying to help the Florida Marlins win consecutive gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins finally get a win from a starter]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-finally-get-a-win-from-a-starter.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Nolasco got the Florida Marlins' starting pitchers back into the win column.Settling down after a shaky beginning, Nolasco earned the first win by a Florida starter in more than three weeks, leading the Marlins to an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coghlan In Lineup, Playing Second, Batting Second ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/coghlan-in-lineup-playing-second-batting-second-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --DENVER -- The Marlins are wasting no time with rookie Chris Coghlan. Coghlan, who was promoted Friday from Triple A New Orleans, will bat second and play second base tonight at Coors Field when the Marlins ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Coghlan gets start at second over Uggla ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-coghlan-gets-start-at-second-over-uggla-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins RHP Sanchez placed on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rhp-sanchez-placed-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a sprained right shoulder.The Marlins made the move before the start of a six-game trip in Colorado. The injury forced Sanchez from Thursday's game agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins fans: Quick -- Check this outs ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-fans-quick-check-this-outs-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinch hire an awfully strange move]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hinch-hire-an-awfully-strange-move.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the D'backs needed a change, Ken Rosenthal notes A.J. Hinch has no coaching or managing experience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2459.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Dan Uggla is 2-for-22 in May after going 0-for-4 Thursday, dropping his average to .190. "This is about as frustrated as I've ever been because I'm having good at-bats with nothing to show for it," he said. --CF Cameron Maybin got his second consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2460.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Carlos Martinez hopes his latest stint with the Marlins goes much better than his first. In August 2007, he allowed three home runs in 3 2/3 innings for a 13.50 ERA that bought him a ticket back to the minors. At the time, Martinez was rusty because]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2461.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Anibal Sanchez was removed from Thursday's game against the Braves in the fifth inning with right shoulder discomfort. Sanchez, who did not accompany the Marlins to Colorado after the game for the start of a six-game road trip, left Dolphin S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home runs support Jurrjens' good work ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/home-runs-support-jurrjens-good-work-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- For the first time in a while, things are actually looking up for theBraves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox in good frame of mind]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sox-in-good-frame-of-mind.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox13Indians3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Fading fast (what changes need to be made?) ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-fading-fast-what-changes-need-to-be-made-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rockies Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rockies-preview-2465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off a career year in 2008, Ricky Nolasco hasn't approached that level of success this season.Facing a Colorado Rockies club he's never lost to may be what the right-hander and the Florida Marlins need to return to their winning ways.Nolasco takes t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson's 3 RBIs help Braves stop 4-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/anderson-s-3-rbis-help-braves-stop-4-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twice Garret Anderson put the Atlanta Braves ahead, and the second time they stayed there.Anderson's first three RBIs this season helped the Braves end a four-game losing streak Wednesday by beating Florida 8-6.The longtime Angels star, acquired in the of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2449.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie LHP Graham Taylor was optioned to Class AA Jacksonville after allowing eight runs (four earned) in 2 1/3 innings Wednesday against Atlanta in his third start for the Marlins. RHP Carlos Martinez, a reliever, will be called up from Class AAA New O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2450.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Help is on the way for the Marlins rotation -- at least, that's what the team is hoping. Left-hander Andrew Miller is on track to rejoin the staff May 16 if he pitches well in a rehab start May 11. Miller settled down after a tough second inning in his fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2451.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Dan Uggla, 0-for-7 on the homestand going into Wednesday, has a good chance to break out of his slump Thursday. The Marlins face Atlanta RHP Jair Jurrjens, and Uggla is 5-for-8 against Jurrjens. --RHP Anibal Sanchez (1-3) goes into his start against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano confounds Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pavano-confounds-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians9Red Sox2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe a battered winner as skid ends ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/lowe-a-battered-winner-as-skid-ends-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Beating the Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday night felt like victory to just about everybody in theBraves clubhouse but the pitcher who got one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santana tabbed as April's best ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/santana-tabbed-as-april-s-best-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 6, Marlins 4:Cubs take the series ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cubs-6-marlins-4-cubs-take-the-series-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Cubbie Nation - Notes From the Front Office delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Marlins Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/braves-marlins-preview-2456.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins' rotation was a major factor in their impressive start to 2009. It's also become a key culprit in their recent struggles.The Marlins hope to get a win from a starter for the first time in 20 games Thursday when they attempt to avoid ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitchers set a franchise record by going 18 consecutive games without recording a win. In the bullpen, RHP Kiko Calero has pitched well during a heavy workload; he leads the team in appearances. 1B Jorge Cantu is hitting well after being sideline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2441.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Give manager Fredi Gonzalez credit for using humor to deflect controversy. Rookie CF Cameron Maybin, who struck out three times Monday, was out of the lineup Tuesday. Alfredo Amezaga started in center field. "It's a new league rule," Gonzalez said when ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2442.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie center fielder Cameron Maybin is batting .208 and leads the team with 29 strikeouts, but the Marlins have no plans to send him to the minor leagues anytime soon. "We haven't even discussed it," manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday. "I think we need ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Marlins Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/braves-marlins-preview-2443.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have had a hard time scoring runs over the last 10 days. That's a familiar sight for the Florida Marlins, who had no problems containing the Braves' offense in the clubs' first series this season.The Marlins look to improve to 4-0 again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds battle Marlins, come up short in extras ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/reds-battle-marlins-come-up-short-in-extras-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - TheCincinnatiReds weren't certain which they were going to get - the Florida Marlins who started the season 11-1 or the Florida Marlins who then lost seven straight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proctor To See Andrews ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/proctor-to-see-andrews-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --Just spoke with reliever Scott Proctor and the news is not good for the Marlins, who were counting on the right-hander to be an integral part of their bullpen when they signed him over the winter. Proctor s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 7, Marlins 0]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/reds-7-marlins-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given the way the Cincinnati Reds are pitching, Brandon Phillips' six RBIs were more than enough.They only needed the first one.Edinson Volquez allowed three hits in eight innings, and the Reds pitched their fourth shutout in the past six games Tuesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds roll to shutout of Marlins behind Volquez]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/reds-roll-to-shutout-of-marlins-behind-volquez.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given the way the Cincinnati Reds are pitching, Brandon Phillips' six RBIs were more than enough.They only needed the first one.Edinson Volquez allowed three hits in eight innings, and the Reds pitched their fourth shutout in the past six games Tuesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A HIP-LESS FEELING FOR DELGADO ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/a-hip-less-feeling-for-delgado-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MET NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Josh Johnson left Monday's game with the score tied. That made 17 straight games for the Marlins without one of their starters getting a win. "For me, those are just numbers. It's still a young season," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "It's weird becau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitchers set a franchise record by going 16 straight games without recording a win. In the bullpen, RHP Kiko Calero has pitched well during a heavy workload; he leads the team in appearances. 1B Jorge Cantu is hitting well after being sidelined b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins must be wondering what Jorge Cantu's production will be like if he has two healthy hands.Bothered by a sore left hand and wrist, Cantu played through pain and won National League Player of the Week honors. He hit .346 with four home runs and 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Marlins Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/reds-marlins-preview-2434.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, Edinson Volquez developed into the Cincinnati Reds' ace. It took him five starts in 2009 to prove he's still capable of filling that role.Coming off one of the best outings of his career, Volquez will try to help the Reds salvage a split of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins use error to edge Reds in extras]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-use-error-to-edge-reds-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regis Philbin's ceremonial first pitch bounced in front of the plate. The game ended 4 1/2 hours later with the same kind of throw by Cincinnati shortstop Paul Janish.His error on a double-play relay sent home the winning run in the 14th inning, and the F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't expect the A's or M's to be sellers ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/don-t-expect-the-a-s-or-m-s-to-be-sellers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quit your drooling, baseball. The A's and M's aren't going to be sellers. Why? Ken Rosenthal says look no further than L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Marlins lefty Andrew Miller on the mend ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-marlins-lefty-andrew-miller-on-the-mend-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad hammy to whammy Big Z? ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/bad-hammy-to-whammy-big-z-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lou Piniella wouldn?t want star pitcher Carlos Zambrano playing any other way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange matinee at Wrigley ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/strange-matinee-at-wrigley-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let?s see, there wasn?t a full moon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2423.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team's starting rotation, considered the Marlins' strongest component, has suddenly become a problem. When RHP Anibal Sanchez got roughed up Saturday in a 6-1 loss, that made it 15 straight games for the Marlins without a starter recording a win -- ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2424.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitchers set a franchise record by going 16 straight games without recording a win. 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The rotation set a team record Saturday when right-hander Anibal Sanchez left the game afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins make a grand exit from Wrigley ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-make-a-grand-exit-from-wrigley-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday wrap and thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sunday-wrap-and-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Marlins Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/reds-marlins-preview-2428.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Behind some exceptional pitching, the Cincinnati Reds have gotten off to a surprisingly solid start to the season.Now they just need their staff ace join the act.Aaron Harang looks to put a frustrating April behind him and help the Reds continue their roa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Z hurt, but gets win over Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/big-z-hurt-but-gets-win-over-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just when the Chicago Cubs started swinging the bats, they may have lost the centerpiece to their pitching staff.Derrek Lee hit a grand slam shortly after Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano hurt himself while beating out a bunt single, and Chicago defeated the Flor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins getting burned on the bases ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-getting-burned-on-the-bases-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --CHICAGO -- Stolen bases. 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TheMarlins have assigned Gunderson to Single]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins Defeat Mets, 4-3 ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-defeat-mets-4-3-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --NEW YORK ? The streakyMarlins are back on a roll. Well, a miniature one, anyway. 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Hot seat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2371.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team claimed LHP Dave Davidson off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans. Davidson adds depth to a staff that lost LHP Taylor Tankersley, who had surgery to repair a stress fracture on a bone in his left elbow. PLAYER NEWS:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2372.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Nolasco said he thinks he knows why he has struggled this month. He's eager to find out if he can change it.  Nolasco, who starts Tuesday against the Mets, is 1-2 with a 6.86 ERA. 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Now, the Marlins just wish they could remember what it felt like.After winning 11 of their first 12 games the Marlins have lost seven in a row, and Tuesday night at C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez hit by pitch in first inning]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/ramirez-hit-by-pitch-in-first-inning.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida's Hanley Ramirez left Monday night's game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a pitch from John Maine in the first inning.Ramirez was hit on the right hand by a 3-2 pitch, and a trainer and manager Fredi Gonzalez came out. Ramirez was i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Met arrival Santos hits slam in win]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/new-met-arrival-santos-hits-slam-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omir Santos stood on the field conducting a postgame television interview, and J.J. Putz walked up and splattered his face with shaving cream.Welcome to the majors.Santos had just hit the first grand slam in Citi Field history for his first career RBIs, b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins to make first appearance at Citi Field ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-to-make-first-appearance-at-citi-field-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins' SS Hanley Ramirez leaves game ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-ss-hanley-ramirez-leaves-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moyer in command as Phils fry Fish ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/moyer-in-command-as-phils-fry-fish-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Lefthander Jamie Moyer continued his dominance over the Florida Marlins yesterday and gave thePhillies something they had not enjoyed this season in a 13-2 romp at Dolphin Stadium before a crowd of 17,177.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies sweep Marlins on year's first wire-to-wire victory ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-sweep-marlins-on-year-s-first-wire-to-wire-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Prior to yesterday's game at Dolphin Stadium, Charlie Manuel sat in the garish upholstered chair - yellowish-green and printed with different sketches of tropical plants - and fiddled with a pair of golden stress balls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Rollins given a second day off ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-notes-rollins-given-a-second-day-off-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI -Phillies shortstopJimmy Rollins was given his second day off of the season yesterday as he fights to escape his early-season batting woes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2364.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Cody Ross on Sunday became the first Marlins position player to pitch in relief since OF Jason Wood tossed a scoreless ninth on June 29, 2007. Ross tossed a scoreless ninth against the Phillies, allowing just an infield single to Jayson Werth. "I did]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2365.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team claimed LHP Dave Davidson off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans. Davidson adds depth to a staff that lost LHP Taylor Tankersley, who had surgery to repair a stress fracture on a bone in his left elbow. 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The angry stares Rene Gayo used to receive from Cuban Baseball coaches have begun to melt into smiles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Marlins use Cody Ross off mound ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-marlins-use-cody-ross-off-mound-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Mets Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-mets-preview-2369.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins' only loss over their first 12 games was against the New York Mets. They're proving to be much more vulnerable than that stretch suggested.Now mired in their longest skid since 2007, the Marlins look to regroup against a struggling Met]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching Uggla ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pitching-uggla-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Marlins Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-marlins-preview-2352.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins have looked like the better team for the first eight innings in each of the first two games of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies.The Phillies have left no doubt who's been the better club from that point forward.Florida is wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 6, Marlins 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-6-marlins-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel loves it when his team rallies to earn a big win. He would just like to lead an entire game for once.Chase Utley hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat Florida 6-4 on Saturday night, handing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins set to promote Taylor]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-set-to-promote-taylor.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins said right-hander Logan Kensing has been designated for assignment Saturday night, shortly after the reliever suffered the loss in a 6-4 defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies.The Marlins also announced left-hander Graham Taylor will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cantu back in lineup]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cantu-back-in-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 25, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --A night after blowing a golden opportunity to take the first game of the series at Dolphin Stadium against the World Champion Phillies, theMarlins got some good news regarding their lineup. First baseman ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils hand Marlins fifth straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phils-hand-marlins-fifth-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Florida 6-4 on Saturday night, handing the Marlins their fifth straight loss.Jayson Werth also singled in a run in the 10th for the Phillies.Jorge Cantu and Dan Ug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED SOX - YANKEES: ROUND 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/red-sox-yankees-round-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett and Josh Beckett enjoyed the run of South Florida while coming of age as major league starters with the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Lineup for Phillies-Marlins opener ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-lineup-for-phillies-marlins-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday's Starter: Graham Taylor ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sunday-s-starter-graham-taylor-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --And Sundays pitcher will be?.Graham Taylor. TheMarlins have settled on the 24-year-old southpaw to start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies in what will mark his major league debut. Taylor fills ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils' Hamels on track for next start ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-hamels-on-track-for-next-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Cole Hamels walked briskly through the visitors' clubhouse at Dolphin Stadium yesterday afternoon and offered a quick quot;no commentquot; when asked how he felt. But team trainer Scott Sheridan examined thePhillies' ace yesterday morning and said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils explode in ninth to down Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phils-explode-in-ninth-to-down-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Yesterday afternoon,Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was asked if he would consider moving Shane Victorino down in the batting order. The team's No. 2 hitter had a .323 on-base percentage, after all, and the Phils were not scoring enough runs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2347.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Fredi Gonzalez will wait until Saturday to name a starter for Sunday's game. Sunday is LHP Andrew Miller's turn but he is on the DL with a right oblique strain. Options for the Sunday start include two from Class AA Jacksonville: LHP Sean West a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2348.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. 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He walked in one run and gave up a two-out grand slam to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Marlins Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-marlins-preview-2350.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sweep in their most recent series took a little luster off the Florida Marlins' fast start, but it's safe to say the ninth inning of their opener against the Philadelphia Phillies ranks as the team's most disappointing moment thus far.A seven-run Philli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally for 7 in 9th to stun Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-rally-for-7-in-9th-to-stun-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing a wild Matt Lindstrom in the ninth inning, Shane Victorino wanted to avoid taking a 98-mph fastball in the ribs.He hit a game-deciding grand slam instead.Victorino's two-out homer highlighted a seven-run rally in the ninth Friday against closer Lin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Hot start proves Marlins will be a factor this year ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/paul-hagen-hot-start-proves-marlins-will-be-a-factor-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2338.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. On April 18, they used 18 players, including every position player, to defeat the Nationals 9-6. "Empty the bench is my philosophy," said manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2339.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins will try to end a three-game skid without their best hitter. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he doubts Jorge Cantu, hitting .341, will start Friday. Gonzalez wants to give Cantu an extra day to rest his sore left wrist. Cantu left the team in Pitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2340.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins open a three-game series at home against the defending World Series champion Phillies on Friday. Despite Florida's three-game losing streak, the team is encouraged that its 11-4 start will bring out large crowds. "The fan support we got for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweep gives Bucs rare fast start ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sweep-gives-bucs-rare-fast-start-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the grand scheme, it's only three games better than average.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Marlins Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-marlins-preview-2342.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins were just one of the teams defending champion Philadelphia had to catch in the NL East after a slow start in 2008. The Phillies are going to need some perseverance this season as well.The Marlins have grabbed an early lead in the divis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Marlins still last on Forbes team valuation list ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-marlins-still-last-on-forbes-team-valuation-list-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins aren't a home-grown sensation]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-aren-t-a-home-grown-sensation.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins get a lot of credit for scouting talent, but the truth of how their roster is built might surprise you, says Tracy Ringolsby.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the M's legit? ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/are-the-m-s-legit-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUN FACTOR PIRATES FINISH SWEEP MORGAN KEYS WINNING RALLY IN 6TH THAT COMPLETES SWEEP, IMPROVES MARK TO 9-6 PIRATES 7, MARLINS 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/fun-factor-pirates-finish-sweep-morgan-keys-winning-rally-in-6th-that-completes-sweep-improves-mark-to-9-6-pirates-7-marlins-4-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["This is fun."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2329.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the biggest question for the Marlins so far: What's up with Ricky Nolasco? The answer: Maybe nothing at all. After leaving camp as the No. 1 starter, he's 1-2 with a 6.86 ERA. He gave up five earned runs in six innings Wednesday in Florida's 7-4 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2330.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins got swept in three games at Pittsburgh after starting their road trip off with separate three-game sweeps in Atlanta and Washington. "The good thing is it teaches us a little bit of humility," C John Baker said. "We don't just do it to other]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2331.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. On April 18, they used 18 players, including every position player, to defeat the Nationals 9-6. "Empty the bench is my philosophy," said manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens, Pirates pick up slack in win ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/karstens-pirates-pick-up-slack-in-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few hours after finding out Tuesday that injured catcher Ryan Doumit will be out for at least two months, thePirates started picking each other up and chipping in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates complete three-game sweep of Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-complete-three-game-sweep-of-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche matched his career-high with four hits and thePirates completed a three-game sweep of the Florida Marlins with a 7-4 victory this afternoon at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: No late-inning magic for Marlins this time ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-no-late-inning-magic-for-marlins-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2335.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAKE IT 2 OVER .500 PIRATES 3 MARLINS 2 KARSTENS, SANCHEZ PROVIDE UPBEAT END TO A GLOOMY DAY ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/make-it-2-over-500-pirates-3-marlins-2-karstens-sanchez-provide-upbeat-end-to-a-gloomy-day-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates had a fairly lousy afternoon, learning of the loss of Ryan Doumit, but they had ample reason to upgrade those long faces after a 3-2 edging of the Florida Marlins last night before 9,917 at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[34PT-1 JARAMILLO LOOKS FORWARD TO CHALLENGE PIRATES NOTEBOOK PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/34pt-1-jaramillo-looks-forward-to-challenge-pirates-notebook-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Jaramillo never swung a bat in a major league game until last week, and now he has to replace injured Ryan Doumit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2321.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie CF Cameron Maybin hit his first homer of the season Tuesday in the eighth inning off Pittsburgh's Tyler Yates. It was Maybin's first home run since he connected for his first career shot off Roger Clemens at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 18, 2007. Maybi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2322.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. On April 18, they used 18 players, including every position player, to defeat the Nationals 9-6. "Empty the bench is my philosophy," said manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2323.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With left-hander Andrew Miller out, the team needs a starter for Sunday's game in Miami. Miller was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique after his start Monday night. Right-hander Burke Badenhop was called up from Class AAA New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates able to hold off Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-able-to-hold-off-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few hours after finding outthat injured catcher Ryan Doumit will be out for at least two months, thePirates started picking each other up and chipping in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' Ohlendorf shuts down Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-ohlendorf-shuts-down-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins came to town Monday as the hottest team in the majors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates sticking with pitching rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-sticking-with-pitching-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barring any weather-related postponements in tonight or tomorrow, thePirates are expected to stay on their regular pitching rotation this weekend in San Diego. Thursday is an off day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Pirates Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-pirates-preview-2327.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken the first two games of their series with the red-hot Florida Marlins thanks to outstanding performances from their fourth and fifth starters.They should feel pretty good about their chances for a sweep with Paul Maholm on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES COOL OFF RED-HOT MARLINS ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pirates-cool-off-red-hot-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hottest team in Major League Baseball?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeros all around again as Pirates cool off Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/zeros-all-around-again-as-pirates-cool-off-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Pittsburgh Pirates talked about the last couple of seasons was how good their mostly young starting pitching was going to be. The results never came close to meeting the expectations.Right now, the Pirates' pitching is exceeding all predictions, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2312.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The red-hot Marlins suffered two big losses in one game Monday night: They lost for the first time since April 11 and after the game they put left-hander Andrew Miller on the disabled list. Miller will be out at least two weeks with a strained right obliq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2313.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The wear and tear on the bullpen, which has bailed out the Marlins during the team's seven-game winning streak, is starting to show. RHP Logan Kensing gave up four runs in 2 1/3 innings Monday in Florida's 8-0 loss to the Pirates. He also had a wild pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2314.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. 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Their pitchers certainly won't get a break against the Florida Marlins.The Marlins, who boast the majors' best record thanks partly to their outstandi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2301.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins' hot start comes as three key players have been struggling over the first six games of the road trip. SS Hanley Ramirez is 5-for-30 (.167), 3B Emilio Bonifacio is 3-for-25 (.120) and rookie CF Cameron Maybin is 2-for-13 (.154). Maybin was he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2302.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are off to a hot start because they are getting contributions from virtually everyone on the team. On April 18, they used 18 players, including every position player, to defeat the Nationals 9-6. "Empty the bench is my philosophy," said manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2303.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins are getting solid contributions from their bench, in particularly their pinch hitters. "You take out the regulars and those guys always pick you up," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. 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Once there, the Marlins have shown why they're atop the standings.After ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hermida's HRs lift Marlins to win in extras]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hermida-s-hrs-lift-marlins-to-win-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hermida hit two late-inning home runs Saturday, and that's only a small part of the reason why he is enjoying the season so far.Hermida hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning after tying it with a two-run shot in the ninth, and the Florida Marlin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins lineup vs. Scott Olsen, Nats ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-lineup-vs-scott-olsen-nats-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Ross Returns Lucky Skoal Can to Original Owner, Hanley Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cody-ross-returns-lucky-skoal-can-to-original-owner-hanley-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --WASHINGTON -- "Look what I have." Those were Hanley Ramirez's words just a moment ago inside theMarlins clubhouse as he reached into his back pants pocket and removed an empty can of Skoal -- the same can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2297.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins have lifted their embargo on Matt Lindstrom's availability.  Lindstrom earned his second save of the year Friday night, pitching for the first time this season on consecutive days. He pitched the ninth inning on Thursday in a non-save situatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2298.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins bullpen tossed six more scoreless innings Friday. 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PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Nationals Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-nationals-preview-2300.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After throwing his second career complete game, Josh Johnson of the Florida Marlins said he felt so good he could have gone another inning.Trying to extend their best start in franchise history, the Marlins would settle for another strong performance from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gload: Wins Are Permanent ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/gload-wins-are-permanent-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 16, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --We were talking to Ross Gload after tonight's game about fast starts and how much they mean in the long run, if they mean anything at all. TheMarlins have the best record in the majors at the moment at...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2283.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins have lifted their embargo on Matt Lindstrom's availability.  Lindstrom earned his second save of the year Friday night, pitching for the first time this season on consecutive days. He pitched the ninth inning on Thursday in a non-save situatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2284.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins bullpen tossed six more scoreless innings Friday. Relievers haven't given up a run in 15 1/3 innings during the first four games of the team's road trip. 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PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Nationals Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-nationals-preview-2286.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After throwing his second career complete game, Josh Johnson of the Florida Marlins said he felt so good he could have gone another inning.Trying to extend their best start in franchise history, the Marlins would settle for another strong performance from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hermida sends Marlins to 9-1 start]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hermida-sends-marlins-to-9-1-start.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hermida and the Florida Marlins are determined to keep winning after getting off to the best start in franchise history.Hermida hit an RBI infield single in the 10th inning and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Friday night for their fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read: Five Facts, Five Thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/read-five-facts-five-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Curious Case of Mike Jacobs ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-curious-case-of-mike-jacobs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins shut down Chipper Jones, Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-shut-down-chipper-jones-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB-best Marlins top Braves]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mlb-best-marlins-top-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cody Ross hit a three-run homer to snap out of an early slump, and the Florida Marlins finished off their first three-game sweep in Atlanta with a 6-2 victory over the Braves on Thursday.Ross finished with three hits and four RBIs after beginning the day ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2274.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UT Alfredo Amezaga was activated from the disabled list Sunday after missing most of spring training with a left knee sprain suffered in the World Baseball Classic. 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"It was cold," said Vols]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARLINS 5, BRAVES 1: Vazquez tough again, but Volstad tougher ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-5-braves-1-vazquez-tough-again-but-volstad-tougher-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez deserved a better fate than he got in hisBraves debut in Philadelphia when the bullpen squandered his six-run lead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-2261.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best record in the major leagues doesn't belong to the New York Yankees and their mammoth payroll or to the Boston Red Sox or to the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.It belongs to the Florida Marlins.To continue that hot start, the Marlins cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla powers Marlins past Braves]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-powers-marlins-past-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Native Floridian Chris Volstad said he has never felt comfortable wearing long sleeves in a game, so on a chilly night at Turner Field his strategy was to work fast and then hunker down near the dugout heater.Volstad allowed only five baserunners in seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper could be first manager fired]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cooper-could-be-first-manager-fired.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Firing Cecil Cooper wouldn't be unreasonable, but it wouldn't turn the suspect Astros into contenders, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-2264.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NL East was expected to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball this year. One week into the season, it's two unlikely clubs dueling at the top.The Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins look to continue their hot starts Tuesday night when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2249.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins play 16 of their next 19 games on the road, starting Tuesday in Atlanta with the beginning of their first and longest road trip of the season. After an off day Monday, Florida opens a three-game series at Turner Field, followed by three games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2250.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The strikeouts are piling up for rookie CF Cameron Maybin, who leads the team with nine in six games. Last year with Class AA Carolina, he struck out 124 times in 390 at-bats over 108 games. Maybin is trying to adjust to his first full season in the maj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2251.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UT Alfredo Amezaga was activated from the disabled list Sunday after missing most of spring training with a left knee sprain suffered in the World Baseball Classic. INF Andy Gonzalez was optioned to Class AAA New Orleans to make room for Amezaga. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-2252.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NL East was expected to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball this year. One week into the season, it's two unlikely clubs dueling at the top.The Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins look to continue their hot starts Tuesday night when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BLAME GAME - SANTANA: MURPHY MISCUE COST METS A WIN ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-blame-game-santana-murphy-miscue-cost-mets-a-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins 2 -Mets 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['AWE,' YEAH! PELFREY SET FOR BIG START ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-awe-yeah-pelfrey-set-for-big-start-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MET NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick hits: More hype for Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/quick-hits-more-hype-for-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A larger-than-life star opens an equally-audacious stadium. It's business as usual for the Yanks' home opener, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAR FROM 'O'-MAZIN' - METS STRAND 14, SPOIL IT FOR MAINE ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/far-from-o-mazin-mets-strand-14-spoil-it-for-maine-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins 5 -Mets 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Marlins Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-marlins-preview-2248.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's approaching 10 months since Johan Santana last lost a start. He's never lost one to the Florida Marlins.One day before the New York spotlight will be on Queens for the first regular-season game at Citi Field, the Mets' ace will try to shine against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2240.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The bullpen could be without RHP Scott Proctor until June. Proctor, who hasn't pitched since Feb. 27 because of right elbow soreness, had been targeting a May 1 debut. "It could be late May," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Probably the best-case scenario]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2241.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UT Alfredo Amezaga was activated from the disabled list Sunday after missing most of spring training with a left knee sprain suffered in the World Baseball Classic. INF Andy Gonzalez was optioned to Class AAA New Orleans to make room for Amezaga. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2242.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hanley Ramirez is settling in to his new third spot in the batting order, going 8-for-23 (.348) with nine RBIs over the season's first week after hitting .184 (9-for-49) in spring training. More important for the Marlins, Ramirez's situational hitting has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 8, NATIONALS 5: Clutch hitting completes sweep, sets up showdown with Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/braves-8-nationals-5-clutch-hitting-completes-sweep-sets-up-showdown-with-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves won again Sunday to complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals, even though starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens couldn't protect a three-run lead and the bullpen gave up two runs late.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2244.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins 2, Mets 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 2, Mets 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-2-mets-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson lost his no-hit bid in the sixth inning, shortly after a heckling New York Mets fan made him laugh. Things became more serious when he lost his shutout with two outs in the ninth.But he was determined not to lose the game.Johnson persevered t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson outduels Santana as Marlins edge Mets]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/johnson-outduels-santana-as-marlins-edge-mets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson's dominant outing was just enough to beat Johan Santana.Johnson pitched a five-hitter for his second complete game in 45 career starts and the Florida Marlins scored two unearned runs to edge Santana and the Mets 2-1 Sunday, handing the New Y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the best and worst in baseball]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/breaking-down-the-best-and-worst-in-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Marlins Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-marlins-preview-2239.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins continue to get big performances from newcomer Emilio Bonifacio.Bonifacio looks for his fifth multihit effort in as many starts Saturday night when the Marlins try to remain the lone unbeaten team in the majors as they continue a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Marlins Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-marlins-preview-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's approaching 10 months since Johan Santana last lost a start. He's never lost one to the Florida Marlins.One day before the New York spotlight will be on Queens for the first regular-season game at Citi Field, the Mets' ace will try to shine against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 8, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-8-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Livan Hernandez found a way to beat the Florida Marlins: by throwing curves slower than the team bus.Hernandez used his off-speed stuff to take a shutout into the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets hand the Marlins their first loss, 8-4 on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez, Mets deal Marlins first loss]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hernandez-mets-deal-marlins-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Livan Hernandez found a way to beat the Florida Marlins: by throwing curves slower than the team bus.Hernandez used his off-speed stuff to take a shutout into the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets hand the Marlins their first loss, 8-4 on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2236.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring, and they opened the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2237.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Emilio Bonifacio is the common denominator in Florida's first 4-0 start in franchise history. He has scored a major league-leading nine runs over the four games and is batting .579 (11 for 19).  "If he doesn't get any better," manager Fredi Gonzalez ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2238.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Jorge Cantu returned to the starting lineup Friday with a slightly new look -- he wore a protective guard on his left hand. Turns out, it doesn't prevent him from hitting.  His hand still throbbing, Cantu slapped an RBI single up the middle ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Topes Fans Go Into the Blue 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-topes-fans-go-into-the-blue-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never has an Isotopes Park crowd been so blue, yet so happy. The Albuquerque Isotopes ushered in the 2009 Pacific Coast League season - and a new era in the city's Baseball history - with a 14-8 victory Thursday night over visiting Omaha.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2224.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring, and they opened the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2225.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Emilio Bonifacio is the common denominator in Florida's first 4-0 start in franchise history. He has scored a major league-leading nine runs over the four games and is batting .579 (11 for 19).  "If he doesn't get any better," manager Fredi Gonzalez ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2226.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Jorge Cantu returned to the starting lineup Friday with a slightly new look -- he wore a protective guard on his left hand. Turns out, it doesn't prevent him from hitting.  His hand still throbbing, Cantu slapped an RBI single up the middle ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 5, Mets 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-5-mets-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The scene keeps repeating in the first week of the season: Emilio Bonifacio sprinting around third base to score.His latest run gave the unbeaten Florida Marlins their latest win.Jorge Cantu singled with two out in the ninth to bring Bonifacio home from s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Marlins Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-marlins-preview-2228.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins continue to get big performances from newcomer Emilio Bonifacio.Bonifacio looks for his fifth multihit effort in as many starts Saturday night when the Marlins try to remain the lone unbeaten team in the majors as they continue a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins rally past Mets to remain undefeated]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-rally-past-mets-to-remain-undefeated.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the games getting closer, the Florida Marlins keep winning.Jorge Cantu singled with two out in the ninth to score Emilio Bonifacio, and the Marlins remained unbeaten through four games by defeating the New York Mets 5-4 on Friday night.The one-run ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start of Mets-Marlins game blacked out]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/start-of-mets-marlins-game-blacked-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't expect to watch the first pitch of Saturday night's New York Mets-Florida Marlins game on television. It won't be on.The game at Dolphin Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:25 p.m. That's during Fox's exclusive Saturday national telecast window, whic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Topes Fans Go Into the Blue]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-topes-fans-go-into-the-blue.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never has an Isotopes Park crowd been so blue, yet so happy. 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He gave up a run, walking a runn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2216.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had their first of two early off days Thursday (they're off again Monday), which is allowing them to open the season with a four-man rotation. RHP Anibal Sanchez, the No. 4 starter, makes his debut Friday against the Mets before No. 1 starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2217.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring, and they opened the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally past Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-rally-past-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read: Today in the NL East ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/read-today-in-the-nl-east-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 10, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Day / home opener ceremonial first pitch log ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/opening-day-/-home-opener-ceremonial-first-pitch-log-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (Newsday delivered by Newstex) --Okay, 12 teams left...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL highlights ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nl-highlights-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Carpenter took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter Thursday as St. Louis trimmed visiting Pittsburgh 2-1. Carpenter, who didn't allow a hit until Ramon Vazquez's two-out single in the seventh, improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants 7,Brewers 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lannan roughed up on first Opening Day ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/lannan-roughed-up-on-first-opening-day-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Lannan had never pitched on Opening Day, and he had never pitched against the Florida Marlins. It wasn't a good combination of events for theWashingtonNationals' young ace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2206.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring, and they opened the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2207.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, so good. The Marlins had high hopes for their Big Three starters going into the season, and the trio was as good as advertised on its first run through. Right-handers Ricky Nolasco, Josh Johnson and Chris Volstad each won their first starts, posti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2208.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins won their first three games of the season, with a 6-4 victory Wednesday that completed a sweep of the Nationals. The last time the Marlins got off to a 3-0 start was 1997, when they went on to win the World Series. --RHP Matt Lindstrom has a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros 3, Cubs 2 10 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOREBOARD  2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/scoreboard--2210.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?MAJOR?LEAGUE ?Yesterday?-?(home?team?in?CAPS):????American?League?-? ????MINNESOTA?TWINS????????????????????6???bt?Seattle?Mariners???????????????????5;???? TORONTO? BLUE? ? JAYS??????????????????5???bt?Detroit?Tigers?????????????????????4;????Oakland?At]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns bring power]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/suns-bring-power.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Southern League championships were determined by how good a team looks on paper, it's going to be a memorable season at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volstad, Uggla help Marlins sweep Nats]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/volstad-uggla-help-marlins-sweep-nats.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even to Dan Uggla, the Florida Marlins' numbers are a bit surprising.Uggla hit a tiebreaking three-run double, Chris Volstad was almost flawless after a shaky first inning, and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Wednesday to complete an open]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With growing emphasis on 100-pitch limits, today's aces very rarely pitch a complete game ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/with-growing-emphasis-on-100-pitch-limits-today-s-aces-very-rarely-pitch-a-complete-game-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ John "Blue Moon" Odom laughs and shakes his head when approached about the subject of pitch counts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2198.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emilio Bonifacio's big debut Monday gives the Marlins reason to believe their speed component will be a weapon this year. Bonifacio, the Marlins' leadoff hitter, went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases and an inside-the-park home run in Florida's season open]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2199.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Lindstrom has a familiar landlord -- Nationals LHP Scott Olsen. Lindstrom is renting Olsen's condo in South Florida this season while Olsen plays his first season for Washington. Olsen is rooming with Lindstrom this week during the Nationals' s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2200.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring, and they opened the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. 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The Marlins will have Ramirez hit third full-time this season for the first time in his career; he hit mostly leadoff over his first three seasons. --RHP Rick Van]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2192.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ronny Paulino, Florida's backup catcher, will start Tuesday against Nationals lefty Scott Olsen, but he won't always start against lefties. Starting catcher John Baker will get the majority of starts this season, even against left-handed pitchers. Baker b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Marlins Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-marlins-preview-2193.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Olsen will be making his debut with the Washington Nationals in a familiar place.Olsen will take the mound for the Nationals against his former team when they continue a three-game road series against the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.Washington ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 12, Nationals 6]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-12-nationals-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major leagues' first inside-the-park homer on opening day since 1968 left Emilio Bonifacio a bit winded."He came into the dugout, and he was gassed and he couldn't breathe and he was asking people for water," Florida teammate Cody Ross said.Meanwhile,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Bonifacio leads Marlins past Nats]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/rookie-bonifacio-leads-marlins-past-nats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins' new leadoff hitter is so fast he can beat out a home run.Emilio Bonifacio became a crowd favorite in his Marlins' debut Monday, hitting the majors' first inside-the-park homer on opening day since 1968 and going 4-for-5 in a 12-6 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First inside-the-park HR in opener since 1968]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/first-inside-the-park-hr-in-opener-since-1968.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emilio Bonifacio has hit the first opening-day inside-the-park homer in the major leagues in 41 years.The Florida Marlins' new third baseman and leadoff batter hit a drive over the head of center fielder Lastings Milledge and circled the bases for a two-r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAY BALL! ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/play-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2189.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2183.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Lindstrom, the team's new closer, will be available to pitch in the season opener Monday, but manager Fredi Gonzalez will try not to use him on consecutive days just yet. Lindstrom was shut down for the final two weeks of spring training after suffer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2184.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Dan Uggla plans to start the season opener Monday despite tightness in his left calf that forced him out of the lineup before a spring training game Friday. Uggla pinch-hit Saturday and hit into a double play, taking his time to first base. "I told h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2185.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fledgling Jays ready to soar]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/fledgling-jays-ready-to-soar.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching his team's rookie southpaw starter limit a patchwork Florida Marlins lineup to a single run in five innings, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston greeted his post-game media briefing with an outlandish idea: Ricky Romero for rookie of the year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins Roster]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/2009-florida-marlins-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Marlins Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-marlins-preview-2188.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals have some major hurdles to climb to compete in the NL East. Based on the results of last year's season series, it's safe to say the Marlins have a better chance of starting strong.The Marlins look to extend the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 1, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/blue-jays-1-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anibal Sanchez finished his first healthy spring training in three years on a strong note.Sanchez threw three scoreless innings as the Florida Marlins tied the Toronto Blue Jays 1-1 in their final Grapefruit League game. 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If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2182.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In late March, Marlins players started wearing special clubhouse T-shirts with a "6" on the front and the years "1997", "2003" and "2009" on the back. The formula refers to the Marlins' winning championships every six years since 1997. It's a clever fashi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE SIX TO WATCH: NATIONAL LEAGUE ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/six-to-watch-american-league-six-to-watch-national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2173.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Andrew Miller will be the Marlins' fifth starter, and he will open the season in the bullpen due to extra off days, manager Fredi Gonzalez announced. RHP Anibal Sanchez will be the fourth starter. --RHP Hayden Penn, who pitched his way out of the Or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2174.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In late March, Marlins players started wearing special clubhouse T-shirts with a "6" on the front and the years "1997", "2003" and "2009" on the back. The formula refers to the Marlins' winning championships every six years since 1997. It's a clever fashi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 10, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/blue-jays-10-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Volstad was hit hard in his final spring start.Volstad, Florida's No. 3 starter, allowed four runs on six hits - including two home runs - in five innings in the Marlins' 10-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night."He left the ball up to som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla misses game with calf tightness]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-misses-game-with-calf-tightness.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla has been scratched from the starting lineup because of tightness in his left calf.The team described the move as "precautionary." Andy Gonzalez started at second base against the Toronto Blue Jays.Uggla is batting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoreboard ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/scoreboard-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-2170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2164.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Andrew Miller will be the Marlins' fifth starter, and he will open the season in the bullpen due to extra off days, manager Fredi Gonzalez announced. RHP Anibal Sanchez will be the fourth starter. --RHP Hayden Penn, who pitched his way out of the Or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. 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It's a clever fashi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An early look at the Suns]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/an-early-look-at-the-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheFloridaMarlins era in Jacksonville begins today when the Double-A affiliate Suns play the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs in the Dixie Classic at 7:05 p.m. at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 6, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cardinals-6-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson finished his first healthy spring in three years with a strong start Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.Johnson, who will start the second game of the season, allowed a run and five hits in four inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helton showing signs of being an elite hitter again]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/helton-showing-signs-of-being-an-elite-hitter-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A bad back cost Todd Helton in more ways than one. Tracy Ringolsby says his re-emergence is one NL storyline worth watching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2163.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.April 14 at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.April 15]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2155.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In late March, Marlins players started wearing special clubhouse T-shirts with a "6" on the front and the years "1997", "2003" and "2009" on the back. 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The right-hander had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City trades Ross Gload to Florida]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/kansas-city-trades-ross-gload-to-florida.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals traded first baseman Ross Gload and cash to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday for a player to be named.Kansas City also optioned right-hander Brian Bannister to Triple-A Omaha and released right-hander Joel Peralta. Left-hander John ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City trades Gload to Florida]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/kansas-city-trades-gload-to-florida.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals traded first baseman and outfielder Ross Gload to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday for a player to be named and cash.The Royals have agreed to pay most of Gload's $1.9 million guaranteed contract. General manager Dayton Moore said t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 13, Orioles 2]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-13-orioles-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guthrie has been anointed the ace of the Baltimore Orioles this season.They're still waiting for him to start pitching like one.Guthrie got knocked around again Wednesday, allowing eight runs and 10 hits over four innings in a 13-2 loss to the Flor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. 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Putz left the New York Mets' 9-2 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night after irritating the fingernail on his right middle finger.Putz struck out Alejandro De Aza looking and Andy Gonzalez swinging in the eighth inning. He then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonifacio to start at third for Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/bonifacio-to-start-at-third-for-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins newcomer Emilio Bonifacio won a starting job at third base, and Jorge Cantu will move to first.The lineup was solidified Tuesday when the Marlins optioned rookie first baseman Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans.Sanchez was given a chance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonifacio to start at third for Marlins 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/bonifacio-to-start-at-third-for-marlins-2151.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins newcomer Emilio Bonifacio has won a starting job at third base, and Jorge Cantu will move to first.The lineup was solidified Tuesday when the Marlins optioned rookie first baseman Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans.Sanchez was given a ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A long, strange trip for Nats]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/a-long-strange-trip-for-nats.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grapefruit League is always an exercise in resilience, a month spent crisscrossing the highways of Florida for exhibition games at ballparks across the state.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2140.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2141.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In late March, Marlins players started wearing special clubhouse T-shirts with a "6" on the front and the years "1997", "2003" and "2009" on the back. The formula refers to the Marlins' winning championships every six years since 1997. It's a clever fashi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2142.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino was traded twice on March 27, ending up with the Marlins. He was first dealt by Philadelphia to San Francisco in exchange for LHP Jack Taschner. The Giants then sent him to Florida for minor league RHP Hector Correa. Hours after acquirin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.April 14 at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.April 15]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 2, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cardinals-2-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned Chris Perez to the minor leagues following their 2-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Monday, clearing the way for Jason Motte to get the bulk of the work as their closer.Perez, a first round pick in 2006, experienced]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 5, Nationals 2]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-5-nationals-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one week left before the regular season, All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez finally had a big game for the Marlins.In a 3-for-33 funk going into the game, Ramirez went 3-for-3 with a three-run homer during Florida's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals solidify a young rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-solidify-a-young-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For three years, theWashingtonNationals have talked about trying to build a young pitching staff from within, only to be forced to cobble together a rotation of bargain-basement free agents and converted relievers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2136.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino was traded twice on March 27, ending up with the Marlins. He was first dealt by Philadelphia to San Francisco in exchange for LHP Jack Taschner. The Giants then sent him to Florida for minor league RHP Hector Correa. Hours after acquirin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2137.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. 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The Giants then sent him to Florida for minor league RHP Hector Correa. Hours after acquirin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. If their starters can consistently go deep into games at least through April, they should be OK. But that's asking a lot, ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2130.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In late March, Marlins players started wearing special clubhouse T-shirts with a "6" on the front and the years "1997", "2003" and "2009" on the back. The formula refers to the Marlins' winning championships every six years since 1997. It's a clever fashi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 5, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-5-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Reyes hit a two-run single in New York's four-run third inning and the Mets held on for a 5-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday.Daniel Murphy had an RBI double and Carlos Delgado, hitting .524 this spring, added an RBI single for the Mets,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins acquire C Paulino from Giants for prospect]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-acquire-c-paulino-from-giants-for-prospect.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ronny Paulino was traded Saturday for the second time in 24 hours and the third time since December, and he's now with the Florida Marlins.The San Francisco Giants sent Paulino to Florida for minor-league right-hander Hector Correa. The deal was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins acquire C Paulino from Giants for prospect 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-acquire-c-paulino-from-giants-for-prospect-2133.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ronny Paulino has been traded for the second time in 24 hours and the third time since December, and he's now with the Florida Marlins.The San Francisco Giants sent Paulino to Florida for minor-league right-handed pitcher Hector Correa. The deal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2122.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had an injury-plagued spring and could open the season with two relievers and a key bench player on the disabled list. 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He was first dealt by Philadelphia to San Francisco in exchange for LHP Jack Taschner. The Giants then sent him to Florida for minor league RHP Hector Correa. Paulino, acquired by]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 9, Marlins 7]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/orioles-9-marlins-7.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guthrie hopes to pitch better on opening day than he did Friday in the Baltimore Oriole's 9-7 win over the Florida Marlins.Guthrie gave up six runs in the first inning. After he left the game in the fifth, he was told by manager Dave Trembley he'd ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2126.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2127.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.April 11 N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.April 12 N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.April 14 at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.April 15]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2116.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Emilio Bonifacio, batting leadoff for the Marlins, knocked in five runs in a March 26 win over the Orioles. He has a team-high 12 spring RBIs, although his average is just .266. --RHP Ryan Tucker, a first-round pick in 2005, was optioned to Class AA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2117.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2118.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than three weeks remain in spring training, and Gaby Sanchez is still trying to show he's ready to play every day in the major leagues. The Marlins had the 25-year-old rookie penciled in as the starting first baseman when camp opened, but he was batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 11, Orioles 6]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-11-orioles-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emilio Bonifacio enhanced his chance of making the Florida Marlins roster with a big day at the plate.Bonifacio had a bases-clearing triple and drove in five runs, leading the Marlins to an 11-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday."It's good to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2120.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2121.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. 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He allowed seven runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings this spring. --RHP Ricky Nolasco threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter March 22, as the Marlins bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2110.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RHP De La Cruz traded by Marlins to Padres]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/rhp-de-la-cruz-traded-by-marlins-to-padres.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins traded right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.The Marlins said they would get a player to be named or cash in the deal, while the Padres' release just mentioned a player to be named.De La Cruz was acquired]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2113.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p.m.April 7 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 8 Washington, 12:10 p.m.April 10 N.Y. 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Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins get long-coveted Miami ballpark 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-get-long-coveted-miami-ballpark-2107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins will soon have a home of their own.The team on Monday cleared the last political hurdle in its decade-long quest to get its own ballpark in Miami when the Miami-Dade County commission voted to approve the multi-million dollar deal.Afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami deal puts bay area at bat ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. 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He allowed seven runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings this spring. --RHP Ricky Nolasco threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter March 22, as the Marlins bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2103.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins players excited about new ballpark]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-players-excited-about-new-ballpark.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The buzz in the Florida Marlins' clubhouse Tuesday was about opening day in 2012.That's when the team's new ballpark with a retractable roof is scheduled to open following approval of the project Monday night by the Miami-Dade County Commission."I'm so ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/twins-8-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey was dominant on the mound Tuesday, and he looked pretty good as a batter, too.Slowey pitched five effective innings and helped his cause with two hits and three RBIs, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 victory over the F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco, Marlins hold Tigers hitless]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nolasco-marlins-hold-tigers-hitless.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- After watching something Sunday he never had seen in 47 years in Baseball -- a spring training no-hitter --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland was effusive in his praise for Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins get long-coveted Miami ballpark]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-get-long-coveted-miami-ballpark.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins will soon have a home of their own.The team on Monday cleared the last political hurdle in its decade-long quest to get its own ballpark in Miami when the Miami-Dade County commission voted to approve the multi-million dollar deal.Afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2095.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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The Marlins had the 25-year-old rookie penciled in as the starting first baseman when camp opened, but he was batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2097.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ricky Nolasco threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter March 22, as the Marlins beat the Tigers 2-0. LHP Dan Meyer and RHP Leo Nunez finished up with an inning apiece. 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Mets, 1:10 p.m.April 14 at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.April 15]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Marlins pitchers combine to no-hit Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/three-marlins-pitchers-combine-to-no-hit-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only this had been the regular season for Ricky Nolasco.Nolasco combined on a no-hitter with relievers Dan Meyer and Leo Nunez, striking out eight over seven innings Sunday in the Florida Marlins' 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.Nolasco faced the m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2090.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than three weeks remain in spring training, and Gaby Sanchez is still trying to show he's ready to play every day in the major leagues. The Marlins had the 25-year-old rookie penciled in as the starting first baseman when camp opened, but he was batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2091.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Andrew Miller finally gave the Marlins a solid start March 20. After struggling with a 10.57 ERA after his first three starts, Miller allowed two runs in five innings against the Braves. --RHP Matt Lindstrom was hoping to play catch March 22, which ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2092.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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The Marlins had the 25-year-old rookie penciled in as the starting first baseman when camp opened, but he was batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2086.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Andrew Miller finally gave the Marlins a solid start March 20. After struggling with a 10.57 ERA after his first three starts, Miller allowed two runs in five innings against the Braves. --RHP Matt Lindstrom was hoping to play catch March 22, which ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2087.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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The Marlins had the 25-year-old rookie penciled in as the starting first baseman when camp opened, but he was batt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2080.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Andrew Miller finally gave the Marlins a solid start March 20. After struggling with a 10.57 ERA after his first three starts, Miller allowed two runs in five innings against the Braves. --RHP Matt Lindstrom was hoping to play catch March 22, which ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2081.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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The right-hander allowed four runs and seven hits, struck out two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria added to Team USA roster; Lee won't play]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/longoria-added-to-team-usa-roster-lee-won-t-play.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA finally is getting help.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2072.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins on March 12 after the Dominican Republic was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the timing was perfect. 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Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Ohman has interest from Nats, Giants]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sources-ohman-has-interest-from-nats-giants.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals just upgraded their bullpen by signing free-agent left- hander Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami City Commission approves Marlins ballpark]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/miami-city-commission-approves-marlins-ballpark.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami City Commissioners approved a plan to build a $639 million Florida Marlins ballpark Thursday, nudging the long-debated stadium one step closer to reality.With a 3-2 vote, the commission approved the 37,000-seat stadium on the site of the demolished ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 5, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phillies-5-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton had his best start of spring training, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday."He threw strikes," manager Charlie Manuel said. "(Pitching coach Rich) Dub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2071.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2065.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins on March 12 after the Dominican Republic was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the timing was perfect. 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The Marlins were hoping t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA could turn to Cubs' Lee with Youkilis out]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/team-usa-could-turn-to-cubs-lee-with-youkilis-out.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA might find a capable replacement for injured Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs remain team to beat in NL Central]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cubs-remain-team-to-beat-in-nl-central.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs look like a good bet to stay on top of the NL Central. But that isn't enough anymore these days. Can they do better?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2058.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2059.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins on March 12 after the Dominican Republic was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the timing was perfect. A day earlier, the Marlins learned versatile utility player Alfredo Amezaga would be out four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2060.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--UT Alfredo Amezaga will miss the start of the season because of a sprained left ankle. He suffered the injury March 8 while playing for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Amezaga was examined March 11 by team doctors who d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 3, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-3-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jordan Zimmermann looks ready for the big leagues.Washington's prized pitching prospect breezed through another dominant outing Monday, striking out six in four shutout innings of two-hit ball to help the Nationals beat the Florida Marlins 3-1.The 22-year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins SS Ramirez slowed by bad shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-ss-ramirez-slowed-by-bad-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was held out of the Florida Marlins' lineup Monday against Washington because of discomfort in his right shoulder.Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Ramirez should be all right after a couple of days. 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Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Amezaga was examined March 11 by team doctors who d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loria 'thinking positively' about new ballpark]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/loria-thinking-positively-about-new-ballpark.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria says the time is right for a new ballpark despite the sour economy, and he declined to say what might happen if the latest plan fails.The city of Miami will vote Thursday on a proposal for a 37,000-seat stadium. A count]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/-2052.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Martis, Lannan continue to look strong]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 10, Marlins 5]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/mets-10-marlins-5.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching on short rest, right-hander Chris Volstad had his best start of the spring.Volstad allowed three hits in five scoreless innings while striking out three in the Florida Marlins' 10-5 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday."It was the best I felt all ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2054.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 16, Mets 8]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-16-mets-8.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York Mets ace Johan Santana was glad to finally get his spring debut over with.Held back because of elbow tightness for two weeks, Santana gave up four hits and three runs, including a homer to Dan Uggla, in 2 2-3 innings against Florida in the Marlin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2033.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2034.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins plan to have Cameron Maybin lead off this season, but that could change if Emilio Bonifacio makes the team. Bonifacio is getting a strong look at third base, where Jorge Cantu is penciled in for now. Cantu will stay at third if rookie Gaby San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2035.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--UT Alfredo Amezaga will be out for four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained left knee. 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Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2024.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--UT Alfredo Amezaga will be out for four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained left knee. He had been playing for the Mexican team in the World Baseball Classic before his knee stiffened after a March 8 game. --RHP Chris Volstad left the Mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-2025.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 8, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cardinals-8-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well into spring training, the St. Louis Cardinals' second base experiment is far from a success.Manager Tony La Russa said he's sticking with converted outfielder Skip Schumaker, who committed his fourth error Wednesday. But Schumaker will be the designa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins utility player Amezaga out 4-6 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-utility-player-amezaga-out-4-6-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins utility player Alfredo Amezaga was diagnosed Wednesday with a sprained left knee that's expected to sideline him four to six weeks.Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez didn't rule out Amezaga returning before the season opener April 6, but baseb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins pitcher hit by line drive]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-pitcher-hit-by-line-drive.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad was taken out of Wednesday's spring training game after absorbing a line drive off his thigh in the fifth inning.Volstad walked off without effort after a liner by the St. Louis Cardinals' Joe Mather ended up in shall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello's poise gets him out of trouble]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/porcello-s-poise-gets-him-out-of-trouble.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Porcello does not flinch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-2020.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins plan to have Cameron Maybin lead off this season, but that could change if Emilio Bonifacio makes the team. 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Cantu will stay at third if rookie Gaby San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-2006.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie Gaby Sanchez, who's trying to win the first base job, got off to a rough start but is starting to improve. Sanchez was 0-for-10 when he doubled in the fifth inning March 5 for his first Grapefruit League hit. He also dropped a throw in the third ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/red-sox-5-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.D. Drew emerged upright from the Red Sox clubhouse with a one-word description for how his back felt."Terrible," he said, as a grin spread across his face. "Write stories about that. We'll have a lot of fun tomorrow."That would be a big change.In a very]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1998.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez made an impressive debut as the third hitter in the batting order: He hit a two-run home run. "Hopefully I can get on base and I can practice my home run trot after he hits them," said C John Baker, who hits second. --INF Alfredo Ameza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1999.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 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Shortstop Hanley Ramirez will play for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 5, Marlins 2]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/orioles-5-marlins-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three batters into his second outing of spring training, Florida Marlins left-hander Andrew Miller had already given up a run to the Baltimore Orioles and was struggling to find a comfort zone with his new delivery."The first couple hitters were terrible,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Closing the case]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/under-the-bleachers-closing-the-case.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cards in hunt for LHP reliever options]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sources-cards-in-hunt-for-lhp-reliever-options.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[backup head: Cards close to breaking up LHP reliever logjam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards looking elsewhere for LHP reliever options]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cards-looking-elsewhere-for-lhp-reliever-options.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[backup head: Cards close to breaking up LHP reliever logjam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Pudge may want too much playing time]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sources-pudge-may-want-too-much-playing-time.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, free-agent catcher Pudge Rodriguez wanted too much money. Now, he wants too much playing time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1992.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez made an impressive debut as the third hitter in the batting order: He hit a two-run home run. "Hopefully I can get on base and I can practice my home run trot after he hits them," said C John Baker, who hits second. --INF Alfredo Ameza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1993.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1994.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Baseball Classic will take four regular players away from the Marlins during spring training, but that will give other players in camp a chance to showcase their talents for Florida and for other teams. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez will play for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins' Johnson shines in 5-1 loss to Italy]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-johnson-shines-in-5-1-loss-to-italy.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson began spring training hoping to win a spot in the Florida Marlins' rotation, a modest goal considering he may be their ace.The right-hander allowed three baserunners and one run in four innings Wednesday in the Marlins' 5-1 loss to Italy. Joh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Miami's vote on Marlins ballpark delayed]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/city-of-miami-s-vote-on-marlins-ballpark-delayed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A vote on a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins is being delayed again.City of Miami spokeswoman Kelly Penton on Wednesday said commissioners are not expected to vote on a proposal to bring a 37,000-seat stadium to the city's Little Havana neighborhood u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA has time dilemma for its SS combo]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/team-usa-has-time-dilemma-for-its-ss-combo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA has a problem: Dividing time for Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter. Ken Rosenthal says it's up to another star SS to solve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1988.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1989.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Baseball Classic will take four regular players away from the Marlins during spring training, but that will give other players in camp a chance to showcase their talents for Florida and for other teams. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez will play for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1990.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez made an impressive debut as the third hitter in the batting order: He hit a two-run home run. 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He became the third manager to lead the Marlins to a winning r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1928.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1929.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long ago, strong defense was a Marlins trademark, with Gold Gloves going to first baseman Derrek Lee (2003), second baseman Luis Castillo (2003-05) and third baseman Mike Lowell (2005). Improved defense is the Marlins' goal as they head into spring tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1930.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez reported to camp at 225 pounds, up 25 from last season. However, he said he extra weight was in his upper body thanks to his offseason workouts. --2B Dan Uggla will make $5.35 million this year after winning his arbitration case agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1920.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. Despite a lack of major additions, the team hopes it h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1921.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long ago, strong defense was a Marlins trademark, with Gold Gloves going to first baseman Derrek Lee (2003), second baseman Luis Castillo (2003-05) and third baseman Mike Lowell (2005). Improved defense is the Marlins' goal as they head into spring tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1922.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Hanley Ramirez reported to camp at 225 pounds, up 25 from last season. 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Five days a week, his routine included a 2 1/2-hour gym workout, a one-hour swim in his pool at home and a nice dinner."I spend $100 a night in the restaurant," the Florida Marlins' All-Star shor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla wins arbitration case, will make $5.35M 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-wins-arbitration-case-will-make-5-35m-1924.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla has won his arbitration case, receiving a one-year, $5.35 million contract. The Marlins offered $4.4 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla goes to arbitration with Marlins 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-goes-to-arbitration-with-marlins-1925.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Dan Uggla went to a salary arbitration hearing with the Florida Marlins on Wednesday, asking that he be awarded his request of $5.35 million rather the team's offer of $4.4 million.Uggla hit .260 with 32 homers and 92 RBIs last year, his th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins' Miller still hoping to fulfill potential]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-miller-still-hoping-to-fulfill-potential.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The question for Florida Marlins pitching coach Mark Wiley was the sort that gets batted around a sports bar.Which of the team's talented young starting pitchers will finish with the most career victories?After Wiley mulled it over, the first name he ment]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1914.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Dan Uggla will make $5.35 million this year after winning his arbitration case against the team, which had offered $4.4 million. Only SS Hanley Ramirez ($5.5 million) has a high salary on the Marlins, who have a team payroll of just over $33 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1915.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. They traded away power (Mike Jacobs and Josh Willingham) in hopes of a more balanced offense. 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It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla beat Marlins in arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-beat-marlins-in-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Dan Uggla won his arbitration case against the Florida Marlins on Thursday and was awarded $5.35 million.Arbitrators Richard Bloch, Fredric Horowitz and Steven Wolf made the decision one day after hearing the case. The Marlins had offered $]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla wins arbitration case, will make $5.35M]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/uggla-wins-arbitration-case-will-make-5-35m.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla has won his arbitration case, receiving a one-year, $5.35 million contract. 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Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1818.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. Miller, penciled in as Florida's fifth starter, underwent a follow-up shockwave therapy procedure on his troublesome right knee in December. He recently started thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins' Nolasco might face ex-Marlin Olsen on Opening Day ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-nolasco-might-face-ex-marlin-olsen-on-opening-day-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 21--Ricky Nolasco kept his arm in shape over the winter by playing catch at Founders Park in Aventura with former teammate Scott Olsen. If the stars align, Nolasco and Olsen could face each other April 6 -- Opening Day -- at Dolphin Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins' Nolasco might face former teammate Scott Olsen on Opening Day ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-nolasco-might-face-former-teammate-scott-olsen-on-opening-day-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 22--Ricky Nolasco kept his arm in shape over the winter by playing catch at Founders Park in Aventura with former teammate Scott Olsen. If the stars align, Nolasco and Olsen could end up facing each other April 6 -- Opening Day -- at Dolphin Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1813.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. Miller, penciled in as Florida's fifth starter, underwent a follow-up shockwave therapy procedure on his troublesome right knee in December. He recently started thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1814.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons, the former Orioles slugger who hasn't played a big-league game since August 2007, is among eight players who were invited to spring training after signing minor league deals. The others are RHP Mike Wood, RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Willie Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1815.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins, Uggla go to arbitration: The Marlins could not reach a contract agreement with Dan Uggla but struck deals with ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-uggla-go-to-arbitration-the-marlins-could-not-reach-a-contract-agreement-with-dan-uggla-but-struck-deals-with-ricky-nolasco-cody-ross-and-alfredo-amezaga-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 21--Dan Uggla is due a big raise. The question is: How big?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1806.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. Miller, penciled in as Florida's fifth starter, underwent a follow-up shockwave therapy procedure on his troublesome right knee in December. He recently started thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1807.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons, the former Orioles slugger who hasn't played a big-league game since August 2007, is among eight players who were invited to spring training after signing minor league deals. The others are RHP Mike Wood, RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Willie Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1809.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball--1810.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4  2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4--1804.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gregg Zaun is leaving theTorontoBlueJays for a division rival, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votes on Florida Marlins stadium delayed ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/votes-on-florida-marlins-stadium-delayed-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 19--A package of votes that could cement a new Baseball stadium for theFloridaMarlins, initially planned for Thursday before Miami and Miami-Dade commissioners, has been pushed back until next month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregg's endgame]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/gregg-s-endgame.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One luxury of living in Baseball's salary stratosphere is being able to trade for a team's highest-paid player -- one who saved 61 games over the last two years -- and then not guaranteeing him your closer's job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Marlins, Cantu avoid arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/source-marlins-cantu-avoid-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins and infielder Jorge Cantu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million extenstion, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1799.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. Miller, penciled in as Florida's fifth starter, underwent a follow-up shockwave therapy procedure on his troublesome right knee in December. He recently started thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1800.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons, the former Orioles slugger who hasn't played a big-league game since August 2007, is among eight players who were invited to spring training after signing minor league deals. The others are RHP Mike Wood, RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Willie Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1801.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball--1803.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1791.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1792.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. Miller, penciled in as Florida's fifth starter, underwent a follow-up shockwave therapy procedure on his troublesome right knee in December. He recently started thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1793.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons, the former Orioles slugger who hasn't played a big-league game since August 2007, is among eight players who were invited to spring training after signing minor league deals. The others are RHP Mike Wood, RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Willie Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4  2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4--1794.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gregg Zaun is leaving theTorontoBlueJays for a division rival, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Orioles OF Gibbons joins Marlins 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/former-orioles-of-gibbons-joins-marlins-1795.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former major league outfielder Jay Gibbons was among eight free agents who agreed to minor league contracts with the Florida Marlins.Gibbons, who hit 121 homers in seven seasons with Baltimore, last played in the majors on Aug. 12, 2007. He was suspended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1790.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1786.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons, the former Orioles slugger who hasn't played a big-league game since August 2007, is among eight players who were invited to spring training after signing minor league deals. The others are RHP Mike Wood, RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Willie Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1788.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance left-hander Andrew Miller may not begin spring training at full strength. 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He was suspended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1780.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1781.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the winter with 16 players eligible for arbitration, the Marlins have managed to shrink that number down to seven after the others were either signed, released or traded. But the remaining seven players will keep the front office busy headi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Gibbons, 31, spent most of last season in the Brewers' farm system after playing seven years in the majors with the Orioles. A .260 career hitter with some power]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins' chubby male Manatees are back in play ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-chubby-male-manatees-are-back-in-play-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 15--While theFloridaMarlins have spent the offseason lifting weights and getting back in playing shape, their chubby cheerleading crew, called the Manatees, were bulking up, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big offseason still not enough for Braves]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/big-offseason-still-not-enough-for-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta has been a less-expensive version of the Yanks this offseason. Dayn Perry says they've done a nice job, but it's not enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Orioles OF Gibbons joins Marlins 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/former-orioles-of-gibbons-joins-marlins-1785.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former major league outfielder Jay Gibbons was among eight free agents who agreed to minor league contracts with the Florida Marlins.Gibbons, who hit 121 homers in seven seasons with Baltimore, last played in the majors on Aug. 12, 2007. He was suspended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1779.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NFL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyde to manage '09 Suns]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hyde-to-manage-09-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Hyde's teams weren't treated too kindly when he came to Jacksonville two years ago as manager of the Carolina Mudcats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Orioles OF Gibbons joins Marlins 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/former-orioles-of-gibbons-joins-marlins-1775.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former major league outfielder Jay Gibbons was among eight free agents who agreed to minor league contracts with the Florida Marlins.Gibbons, who hit 121 homers in seven seasons with Baltimore, last played in the majors on Aug. 12, 2007. He was suspended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1776.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the winter with 16 players eligible for arbitration, the Marlins have managed to shrink that number down to seven after the others were either signed, released or traded. But the remaining seven players will keep the front office busy headi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1777.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Gibbons, 31, spent most of last season in the Brewers' farm system after playing seven years in the majors with the Orioles. A .260 career hitter with some power]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1778.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Orioles OF Gibbons joins Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/former-orioles-of-gibbons-joins-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former major league outfielder Jay Gibbons was among eight free agents who agreed to minor league contracts with the Florida Marlins.Gibbons, who hit 121 homers in seven seasons with Baltimore, last played in the majors on Aug. 12, 2007. He was suspended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1770.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the winter with 16 players eligible for arbitration, the Marlins have managed to shrink that number down to seven after the others were either signed, released or traded. But the remaining seven players will keep the front office busy headi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1771.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Gibbons, 31, spent most of last season in the Brewers' farm system after playing seven years in the majors with the Orioles. A .260 career hitter with some power]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1772.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1773.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NFL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat sues seat holders who don't pay up: The Miami Heat is suing fans and advertisers who allegedly haven't paid for seats]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/miami-heat-sues-seat-holders-who-don-t-pay-up-the-miami-heat-is-suing-fans-and-advertisers-who-allegedly-haven-t-paid-for-seats-or-sponsorship-agreements-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 13--The Miami Heat is putting a full-court press on premium-seat holders and sponsors it claims haven't paid up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1764.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the winter with 16 players eligible for arbitration, the Marlins have managed to shrink that number down to seven after the others were either signed, released or traded. But the remaining seven players will keep the front office busy headi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Gibbons, 31, spent most of last season in the Brewers' farm system after playing seven years in the majors with the Orioles. A .260 career hitter with some power]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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Instead he's headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox retain financial flexibility]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/red-sox-retain-financial-flexibility.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By going for low-cost quantity in their offseason signings, the Red Sox have maintained financial flexibility, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins' Lindstrom headed to World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-lindstrom-headed-to-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 9--The Marlins have high expectations for Matt Lindstrom, who is their projected closer next season. They won't be the only ones counting on the hard-throwing pitcher's triple-digit heat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Lindstrom has accepted an invitation to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Lindstrom will head into spring training as the Marlins' new closer after going 3-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 57 1/3 innings last year in the setup role. --RHP L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1759.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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But the remaining seven players will keep the front office busy headi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball--1761.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Brewers land Hoffman for 1 year, $6M 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sources-brewers-land-hoffman-for-1-year-6m-1762.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman's preference was to remain on the West Coast. Instead he's headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1751.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Lindstrom has accepted an invitation to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Lindstrom will head into spring training as the Marlins' new closer after going 3-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 57 1/3 innings last year in the setup role. --RHP L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1752.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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Instead he's headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins closer Lindstrom headed for World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-closer-lindstrom-headed-for-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 8--The Marlins have high expectations for Matt Lindstrom, who is their projected closer next season. They won't be the only ones counting on the hard-throwing pitcher's triple-digit heat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1746.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Lindstrom has accepted an invitation to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. 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Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1748.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the winter with 16 players eligible for arbitration, the Marlins have managed to shrink that number down to seven after the others were either signed, released or traded. 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Instead he's headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proctor's 1-year contract with Marlins finalized 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/proctor-s-1-year-contract-with-marlins-finalized-1744.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's one-year deal with the Florida Marlins has been finalized after the reliever passed his physical, the team said Tuesday.Proctor reached an agreement last week on a $750,000, one-year contract with an additional $250,000 in inc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Brewers land Hoffman for 1 year, $6M]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/sources-brewers-land-hoffman-for-1-year-6m.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman's preference was to remain on the West Coast. 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Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball--1743.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hialeah youth academy part of new Florida Marlins stadium deal: Major League Baseball, the Marlins and city of Hialeah announced]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/hialeah-youth-academy-part-of-new-florida-marlins-stadium-deal-major-league-baseball-the-marlins-and-city-of-hialeah-announced-an-agreement-wednesday-to-build-the-second-mlb-urban-youth-baseball-academy-in-hialeah-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 8--An agreement to build Major League Baseball's second Urban Youth Baseball Academy was announced Wednesday afternoon in Hialeah as MLB, the Marlins and the city of Hialeah held a news conference to talk about the project, which is a component of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1732.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a strong rookie season, right-hander Chris Volstad is wasting little time getting ready for 2009. Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1733.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Logan Kensing avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $660,000 deal with the Marlins. Kensing made 48 appearances for Florida last year, finishing 3-1 with a 4.23 ERA. --RHP Scott Proctor signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Marlins, g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1734.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. 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Instead he appears headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball--1737.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proctor's 1-year contract with Marlins finalized 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/proctor-s-1-year-contract-with-marlins-finalized-1738.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's one-year deal with the Florida Marlins has been finalized after the reliever passed his physical, the team said Tuesday.Proctor reached an agreement last week on a $750,000, one-year contract with an additional $250,000 in inc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Florida Marlins sign reliever Proctor, miss out on Pavano ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brief-florida-marlins-sign-reliever-proctor-miss-out-on-pavano-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 7--The Marlins wrapped up one acquisition Tuesday, signing reliever Scott Proctor, but fell short in their bid to obtain starter Carl Pavano.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proctor's 1-year contract with Marlins finalized]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/proctor-s-1-year-contract-with-marlins-finalized.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's one-year deal with the Florida Marlins has been finalized after the reliever passed his physical, the team said Tuesday.Proctor reached an agreement last week on a $750,000, one-year contract with an additional $250,000 in inc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1727.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a strong rookie season, right-hander Chris Volstad is wasting little time getting ready for 2009. Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1728.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with RHP Scott Proctor, adding a veteran to the bullpen. The deal was contingent on Proctor passing a physical. He went 2-0 with a 6.06 ERA last season in 11 appearances for the Dodgers but missed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1729.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. 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Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Proctor, Marlins reach 1-year, $750K deal 2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/report-proctor-marlins-reach-1-year-750k-deal-1719.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's birthday present is a contract with the Florida Marlins.The former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that includes $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations told The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISSUE: POSTSEASON NFL FOOTBALL RETURNS. ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/issue-postseason-nfl-football-returns-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Dolphins will end a seven-year postseason drought this afternoon, and anyone still unconvinced how important sports are to this community need only tune in to the televised game at 1 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1716.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with RHP Scott Proctor, adding a veteran to the bullpen. 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Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Proctor, Marlins reach 1-year, $750K deal 2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/report-proctor-marlins-reach-1-year-750k-deal-1714.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's birthday present is a contract with the Florida Marlins.The former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that includes $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations told The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1711.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with RHP Scott Proctor, adding a veteran to the bullpen. The deal was contingent on Proctor passing a physical. He went 2-0 with a 6.06 ERA last season in 11 appearances for the Dodgers but missed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1712.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1713.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a strong rookie season, right-hander Chris Volstad is wasting little time getting ready for 2009. Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1704.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with RHP Scott Proctor, adding a veteran to the bullpen. The deal was contingent on Proctor passing a physical. He went 2-0 with a 6.06 ERA last season in 11 appearances for the Dodgers but missed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1705.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1706.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a strong rookie season, right-hander Chris Volstad is wasting little time getting ready for 2009. Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP source: Proctor reaches agreement with Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/ap-source-proctor-reaches-agreement-with-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Scott Proctor has reached an agreement with the Florida Marlins on a $750,000, one-year contract with an additional $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations confirmed Friday.The person didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Proctor, Marlins reach 1-year, $750K deal]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/report-proctor-marlins-reach-1-year-750k-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Scott Proctor's birthday present is a contract with the Florida Marlins.The former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that includes $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations told The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[20VIII THE YEAR OF THE DOG]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/20viii-the-year-of-the-dog.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the summer of 1996, I got a dog, a Jack Russell terrier I named Devo. I named him Devo partly because I've always been a fan of the new-wave band of that name and partly because of a Baseball player named Devon White. The week that I got the dog, I att]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1703.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:56:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009 -- but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1701.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:55:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Nelson posted a 2.00 ERA in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1702.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:55:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1700.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:56:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:56:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Nelson posted a 2.00 ERA in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1697.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:56:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1698.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:56:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009 -- but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1699.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:56:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1695.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1691.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Nelson posted a 2.00 ERA in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1692.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1693.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009 -- but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1694.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1690.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1686.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. 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Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1689.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1682.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1683.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009 -- but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1684.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. 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He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1681.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1677.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1679.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. 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BIGGEST NEEDS: The Marlins will shop for a catcher to at least back up and possible split time with John Baker. Cody Ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1673.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009 -- but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1674.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Marlins had left the door open to the possibility of re-signing RHP Joe Nelson, who was not tendered a contract earlier this month. But that door closed Dec. 24 when Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. 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Nelson, 34, went 3-1 with 2.00 ERA in 59 appearances. He recently spoke glowingly about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1669.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The team will shop for a starting catcher unless John Baker is given a shot in spring training. With RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1670.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1668.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1664.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The team will shop for a starting catcher unless John Baker is given a shot in spring training. With RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1665.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1666.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson became a free agent after the Marlins did not tender him a contract. The team can still sign Nelson, but it won't be for the $800,000 he was seeking. Nelson, 34, went 3-1 with 2.00 ERA in 59 appearances. He recently spoke glowingly about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1667.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1659.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1663.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1658.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1654.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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He recently spoke glowingly about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1656.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1657.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1646.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. BIGGEST NEEDS: The team will shop for a starting catcher unless John Baker is given a shot in spring training. With RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1647.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson became a free agent after the Marlins did not tender him a contract. The team can still sign Nelson, but it won't be for the $800,000 he was seeking. Nelson, 34, went 3-1 with 2.00 ERA in 59 appearances. He recently spoke glowingly about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1648.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-rod's pumped]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/k-rod-s-pumped.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Rodriguez was shuttled from stage to stage, podium to cellphone and finally almost dropped in Santa's lap ? actually Mike Pelfrey with a Santa suit befitting his 6-foot-7 frame. But no matter which group of cameras or recorders he spoke in front]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Anastasia: New life for Neal with Phils ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/phil-anastasia-new-life-for-neal-with-phils-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Millions of long-suffering fans watched in wonder as the Phillies finally won the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Rafael Furcal finalized his three-year deal with the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves continued to seethe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract-1652.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1653.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1641.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1642.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson became a free agent after the Marlins did not tender him a contract. The team can still sign Nelson, but it won't be for the $800,000 he was seeking. Nelson, 34, went 3-1 with 2.00 ERA in 59 appearances. He recently spoke glowingly about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1643.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. Changes to the rotation and bullpen have already begun, too. 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He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Joe Nelson becomes free agent 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pitcher-joe-nelson-becomes-free-agent-1645.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins decided against offering Joe Nelson a contract for next season Friday, making the pitcher a free agent.Nelson pitched in 59 games and had three wins, one loss and one save in 2008 as the Marlins were third in the NL East with an 84-77 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins, Josh Johnson agree to 1-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-josh-johnson-agree-to-1-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and pitcher Josh Johnson have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.Johnson, 23, returned from elbow surgery in July to post a 7-1 record and a 3.61 ERA. 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He is 19-11 in three seasons, including 0-3 in an injury-shortened 2007, wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1637.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu might end up starting at first base on Opening Day, but rookie Gaby Sanchez will get the first shot at winning the job this spring. "Sanchez is going to play first base, or we'll give him an opportunity to play first base," Marlins manager Fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson became a free agent after the Marlins did not tender him a contract. The team can still sign Nelson, but it won't be for the $800,000 he was seeking. 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With RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Joe Nelson becomes free agent 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/pitcher-joe-nelson-becomes-free-agent-1632.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins decided against offering Joe Nelson a contract for next season Friday, making the pitcher a free agent.Nelson pitched in 59 games and had three wins, one loss and one save in 2008 as the Marlins were third in the NL East with an 84-77 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league-1633.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the MLB world, the rich get richer and the poor ... well, stay poor ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/in-the-mlb-world-the-rich-get-richer-and-the-poor-well-stay-poor-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let the days, weeks and months of money-throwing begin!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1623.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. 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"I know my performance on the field will dictate what role I get, but I would love for them to give me the chance and hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raines to take reins for Bears ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/raines-to-take-reins-for-bears-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE DAY IN SPORTS]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/the-day-in-sports.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Annika Sorenstam's storied LPGA tour career is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball notebook ]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/baseball-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FEDS APPEAL TO JUDGE -- FederAL prosecutors are asking a judge to unseAL thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and other documents from the government's BALCO steroids investigation. 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Washington got left fielder Josh Willingham and left-hander Scott Ol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1435.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As expected, Florida traded RHP Kevin Gregg, the fourth arbitration-eligible player the Marlins have dealt in the last two weeks. Gregg was sent to the Cubs for Class AA RHP Jose Ceda. "Jose is a big, strong kid with a real live arm," Marlins baseball o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox GM is up to something ... but what?]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/chisox-gm-is-up-to-something-but-what-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ChiSox GM Kenny Williams just dealt Nick Swisher in a move that has Ken Rosenthal thinking something big is coming in Chi-Town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins trade Kevin Gregg to Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/marlins-trade-kevin-gregg-to-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Kevin Gregg in a trade with the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move that appears to end Kerry Wood's career with the team.Wood, the 1998 NL Rookie of the Year who saved 34 games this year, had been the longest-tenured pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cubs-land-gregg-in-deal-with-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move than means closer Kerry Wood won't return.Wood, the 1998 NL Rookie of the Year who saved 34 games this year, had been the longest-tenured player on th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/cubs-land-gregg-in-deal-with-marlins-1439.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs, facing the possible loss of closer Kerry Wood, have acquired right-hander Kevin Gregg from the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-veterans-could-be-dealt-for-pitching-help-1440.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of pitching depth could force the Brewers to trade some veterans, including star shortstop J.J. Hardy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1425.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Taking a big step to ensure that their payroll doesn't skyrocket before next season, the Marlins dealt a pair of arbitration-eligible players to the Nationals for a young major-leaguer and two minor-leaguers. Left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-notes-quotes-1426.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Henry Owens, who has not pitched in the majors since June 2007 because of shoulder trouble, was suspended for the first 50 games of the 2009 season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. --Four Marlins filed for free agency --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1427.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins have 12 arbitration-eligible players, and not all will be signed. A possible infield overhaul began with the trade for 2B Emilio Bonifacio. 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Hardy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals get Olsen, Willingham from Marlins 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-get-olsen-willingham-from-marlins-1429.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[States:DC,FL,MD,VA; US:DSS,DST,DSH; Intl:; Fmts:Print, Online; Other:;Starting pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham were traded by the Florida Marlins to the Nationals on Tuesday in a five-player deal that signals the start of Washington's e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union files grievance against Marlins 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/union-files-grievance-against-marlins-1430.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance against the Marlins over the team's decision not to give per diems to players at the team's spring-training facility while Florida was at home.The grievance, covering 13 players, was filed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1431.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats deal for Marlins' Olsen, Willingham 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nats-deal-for-marlins-olsen-willingham-1432.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals, carrying out their pledge to be aggressive this offseason, have acquired left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham from the Marlins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-veterans-could-be-dealt-for-pitching-help.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of pitching depth could force the Brewers to trade some veterans, including star shortstop J.J. 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I wouldn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-roster-report-1424.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins enter the offseason with 15 arbitration-eligible players, and not all will be signed. Except for SS Hanley Ramirez, the infield could be overhauled with the possible trades of 1B Mike Jacobs and 2B Dan Uggla, two arbitration-eligible players w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1415.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals get Olsen, Willingham from Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nationals-get-olsen-willingham-from-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The agent for starting pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham said Monday they are being traded from the Florida Marlins to the Washington Nationals.Agent Matt Sosnick said a news conference in the Washington area was being planned for Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats deal Marlins' Olsen, Willingham]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/nats-deal-marlins-olsen-willingham.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals, carrying out their pledge to be aggressive this offseason, have acquired left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham from the Marlins, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.marlinshome.com/news/florida-marlins-inside-pitch-1410.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate>
