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. 

Given the way the Cincinnati Reds are pitching, Brandon Phillips' six RBIs were more than enough. 

Given the way the Cincinnati Reds are pitching, Brandon Phillips' six RBIs were more than enough. 

MET NOTES 

Quit your drooling, baseball. 

--RHP Josh Johnson left Monday's game with the score tied. 

Starting pitchers set a franchise record by going 16 straight games without recording a win. 

The Marlins must be wondering what Jorge Cantu's production will be like if he has two healthy hands. 

Regis Philbin's ceremonial first pitch bounced in front of the plate. 

Last year, Edinson Volquez developed into the Cincinnati Reds' ace. 

May 4, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) -- 

Lou Piniella wouldn?t want star pitcher Carlos Zambrano playing any other way. 

Let?s see, there wasn?t a full moon. 

--The team's starting rotation, considered the Marlins' strongest component, has suddenly become a problem. 

Starting pitchers set a franchise record by going 16 straight games without recording a win.