--RHP Scott Proctor, who had right elbow surgery in October, is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. 

Josh Johnson struck out seven in five innings and scored two runs, Emilio Bonifacio had two triple among his four hits and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Wednesday night. 

All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was scratched from the Florida Marlins lineup for a second straight game because of discomfort in his right shoulder. 

The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 

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. 

--UT Alfredo Amezaga will miss the start of the season because of a sprained left ankle. 

--UT Alfredo Amezaga will miss the start of the season because of a sprained left ankle. 

Jordan Zimmermann looks ready for the big leagues. 

All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was held out of the Florida Marlins' lineup Monday against Washington because of discomfort in his right shoulder. 

The Cubs look like a good bet to stay on top of the NL Central. 

Pedroia. 

Pedroia. 

Pedroia. 

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. 

Martis, Lannan continue to look strong