--Manager Fredi Gonzalez, who was set to begin the final year of a three-year contract, received an extension that runs through 2011. 

The Florida Marlins could have a final decision on their bid for a new ballpark by early March. 

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Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez resisted any temptation to play hardball when owner Jeffrey Loria offered him a contract extension. 

Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has received a contract extension through the 2011 season. 

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

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

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). 

--SS Hanley Ramirez reported to camp at 225 pounds, up 25 from last season. 

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). 

--SS Hanley Ramirez reported to camp at 225 pounds, up 25 from last season. 

Hanley Ramirez worked harder this offseason and ate better. 

The question for Florida Marlins pitching coach Mark Wiley was the sort that gets batted around a sports bar. 

--2B Dan Uggla will make $5. 

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