Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle and his wife Jamie haven't wasted any time carrying their passion for pets to South Florida - their new summer home.
Via Sun Sentinel
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January 26, 2012
New Marlins left-hander Mark Buehrle could have just quietly settled his family in Broward County and washed his hands of it. Yet Buehrle and his wife, Jamie, felt strongly enough about Miami-Dade County’s pit bull ban to do something about it for their rescued dog, Slater, and other owners of the breed.
The Buehrles have launched a campaign on change.org to gather signatures...
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January 26, 2012
When it was first announced last fall that the Miami Marlins were planning to construct a pseudo-psychedelic, nightmare-fuel generating monstrosity (for a primer, click here) in center field of their new ballpark that would delight the senses and terrify the children every time a home run was hit, I thought perhaps the organization would change [...]
Via Rant Sports
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January 26, 2012
The Miami Marlins made a huge splash back in December, signing reliever Heath Bell, shortstop Jose Reyes and starter Mark Buehrle. The addition of these veterans, plus the return to health of Josh Johnson and the recent trade for Carlos Zambrano has given the Marlins hope that they can compete in the NL East. After finishing 72-90, 30 games back of the Phillies, do the Marlins have...
Via The Slanch Report
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January 26, 2012
Continuing on our tour of "Athlete's Homes are Far Far Far Nicer Than Yours" the Slanch Report's latest stop brings us to the home of Heath Bell. The former Padre and newly signed Miami Marlins closer recently filmed a commercial for the company that designed his backyard and it's pretty great.First you get Bell's awkward on-camera presence where he clearly...
Via With Leather
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January 27, 2012
One of The Dugout’s favorite recurring characters over the last seven years (holy crap) has been art dealer and owner of the Florida Miami Marlins Jeffrey Loria. He’s created championship teams on minimum wage, he looks like the lovechild of John Lithgow and The Great Pumpkin and he wears sunglasses with colored lenses because that’s the kind of thing cool millionaires...
Via Sun Sentinel
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January 25, 2012
Marlins President David Samson during his weekly radio segment on 790 The Ticket said the club’s new Little Havana facility will be named Marlins Park until an agreement is reached with a sponsor. Here’s what Samson told Dan Le Batard and Stugotz about the process:
“We were down the road [in negotiations], then all of a sudden we signed some players and some more...
Via Phillies Nation
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January 27, 2012
Juan Pierre. (MLB)The Phillies have inked speedy outfielder Juan Pierre to a minor-league contract.Last season, Pierre, 34, was still a serviceable player with the Chicago White Sox, although we know he is completely one-dimensional. He will give you slap hits and speed and not much else. Over 158 games, Pierre hit .279 in 711 plate appearances, however, his steals fell from 68 in...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 25, 2012
It's been busy offseason for the Marlins, who signed Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Heath Bell before trading for Carlos Zambrano. Here's the latest from MLB's first Florida team...
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com's reports (on Twitter) that the Marlins briefly considered trading Hanley Ramirez to free up money so they could sign Prince Fielder, but they decided...
Via Chicago Reader
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January 26, 2012
The White Sox seem determined to challenge their fans to enjoy 2012 right from the get-go. As if it weren't daring enough for Adam Dunn to attend SoxFest this weekend at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, the Sox will kick things off Friday evening with a "State of the Game" seminar featuring Commissioner Bud Selig, not exactly a popular figure in any realm...
Via Sports Blog Net
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January 26, 2012
The next big thing has arrived. 26 year old Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes has officially become a free agent, and the Miami Marlins are positioned to make a run for him. On Tuesday, Cespedes established residency in the Dominican Republic and the Marlins are considered to be the front runners for his services by multiple sports outlets. Even representatives for the Marlins have...
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January 25, 2012
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Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 25, 2012
Longtime White Sox fans will be treated to the return of one of the most venerable personalities in franchise history at this weekend’s SoxFest.
Via Chicago Tribune
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January 26, 2012
After being a part of three White Sox teams that failed to reach the postseason, second baseman Gordon Beckham fully understands and endorses the changes made this offseason.
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