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      <title>Marlins Offense: Possible Solutions Not Too Distant</title>
      <description>With some internal and/or modest changes, the offensive woes have the possibility to be resolved more easily than expected.
When looking at the 2013 Marlins season, the very second that the Opening Day lineup was announced with Placido Polanco in the cleanup spot behind Giancarlo Stanton, it was very clear that the offense was in severe dire straits far more worse than anticipated after the offseason. After all, how can it be taken any other way than negatively when a team&#8217;s decided solution to protect their best offensive force includes a player batting a good deal of the time in the middle of the order, who is a man that entered the season with only 3 of his 16 seasons having achieved 10 or more homeruns in any of those seasons (peak total of 17 back in 2004), that topped that off with his career high in RBI being a stammering 72 that was achieved a few years ago, in a season when he had a career high of 676 plate appearances. Regardless of the injury issues that led to this occur...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:25 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Miami Marlins Prospect Jacob Turner Continues to Sit and Wait</title>
      <description>Jacob Turner sits and waits.&#160; The former 1st round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers (9th overall), Turner was the main prize in a trade with the Miami Marlins that brought the Tigers back shortstop, Omar Infante, and starting pitcher, Anibal Sanchez; two keys players who played pivotal roles for the Tigers during their postseason run last year.&#160; Infante and Sanchez are continuing to have good season with the Tigers this 2013 campaign.
Turner meanwhile, continues to sit and wait.&#160; Currently with the New Orleans Zephyrs (triple-A affiliate for the Marlins), he has posted a 3-4 win-loss record, with a 4.47 ERA, 12 BBs, 31 K&#8217;s, and a 1.29 WHIP thus far this season.&#160; But it&#8217;s what he&#8217;s done of late that makes him on the verge of possibly getting his first call-up of this 2013 season.&#160; In his last 6 starts (dating back to April 22nd), Turner has pitched at least 6 innings in each of those games, only allowing 3 ERs in his first two starts of that stretch, and allowing 2 ERs in each of his...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Managers not bothered by Alex Sanabia's spitting incident</title>
      <description>MIAMI  Dont be so fast to label Miami Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia the majors latest spitballer.

Social media was abuzz Tuesday after TV cameras caught Sanabia spitting on a baseball after giving up a home run to Philadelphias Domonic Brown in the second inning of Miamis 5-1 victory Monday night.

The video shows Sanabia spitting on and then rubbing a new ball as he walks onto the mound.

Rule 8.02(a)(2) in the Official Baseball Rules includes a phrase that says a pitcher can not expectorate on the ball, either hand or glove.

A comment beneath adds that if a pitcher violates the rule but in the judgment of the umpire did not intend to alter a pitch, the umpire can warn the pitcher instead of ejecting him from the game. 

Sanabia didnt want to talk before Tuesday nights game, but neither manager thought the pitchers action was a big deal.

I guess when that happened, (umpire) Joe (West) threw that ball out, Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. I guess he must have seen it.

I think obviously it was uninte</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Managers not bothered by Alex Sanabia's spitting incident</title>
      <description>MIAMI  Dont be so fast to label Miami Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia the majors latest spitballer.

Social media was abuzz Tuesday after TV cameras caught Sanabia spitting on a baseball after giving up a home run to Philadelphias Domonic Brown in the second inning of Miamis 5-1 victory Monday night.

The video shows Sanabia spitting on and then rubbing a new ball as he walks onto the mound.

Rule 8.02(a)(2) in the Official Baseball Rules includes a phrase that says a pitcher can not expectorate on the ball, either hand or glove.

A comment beneath adds that if a pitcher violates the rule but in the judgment of the umpire did not intend to alter a pitch, the umpire can warn the pitcher instead of ejecting him from the game. 

Sanabia didnt want to talk before Tuesday nights game, but neither manager thought the pitchers action was a big deal.

I guess when that happened, (umpire) Joe (West) threw that ball out, Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. I guess he must have seen it.

I think obviously it was uninte</description>
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      <title>Marlins Pitcher Tosses The Illegal Spitball Pitch</title>
      <description>The Marlins are cheaters and that is why they are doing so well this year!  Eh?  Actually this is just a very slow sports day so we figured a little spitball controversy was a good idea.  Alex Sanabia of the Marlins is the culprit and spit was his weapon.   
[Crossing Broad]
Article found on: Next Impulse Sports</description>
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      <title>Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia spits directly on ball</title>
      <description>Whatever it takes to gain an advantage. After giving up a solo shot to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Dom Brown, Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia was spotted delivering some of his saliva to the fresh ball he received from the umpire and rubbing it. Courtesy of Crashburnalley, Sanabia broke&#160;&#160;Rule 8.02 (a)(2):
8.02
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Even though it&#8217;s against the rules, It seems apparent Sanabia wasn&#8217;t trying to hide the spitball from the camera.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia spits on ball after giving up home run (GIF)</title>
      <description>In the top of the second inning of the Philadelphia Phillies-Miami Marlins tilt at Marlins Park on Monday, Phillies outfielder&#160;Domonic Brown went yard off Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia. As Brown was circling the bases, a camera caught Sanabia handling a new baseball and it is abundantly clear from the video that Sanabia slathers the baseball [...]The post Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia spits on ball after giving up home run (GIF) appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude.</description>
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      <description>Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia had just given up a home run to the Phillies' Domonic Brown and he reacted by throwing a spit ball.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia channels Gaylord Perry</title>
      <description>Alex Sanabia had a good night Monday. Over 6 1/3 innings, Sanabia gave up only one run on seven hits, while walking one and striking out three, and earned his third win of the season. The rest of his week might not go so well, however. After giving up a home run to Domonic Brown in the top of the second inning, Sanabia received a new ball from the umpire, and promptly spat upon it. Clear video evidence of this can be seen here at about the 13 second mark. In case you&#8217;re wondering, spitting on the ball is a no-no, clearly defined by the rule book. Per section 8.02: 8.02 The pitcher shall not &#8212; (a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand. PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball. However, if the ...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:19 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Alex Sanabria goes to the old spitball after giving up home run</title>
      <description>The lost art of the spit ball is back again and Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia wasn't exactly shy about loading up the old baseball after giving up a home run Monday night. We're talking old school spittle &#8212;not rosin or sunscreen.

After the Phillies' Domonic Brown lashed a second-inning homer into the stands against Sanabia, &#160;cameras caught the pitcher hocking up a giant loogie and slobbering it all over the ball. The VIDEO at MLB.com shows Sanabia unashamedly lathering it up while Brown circles the bases.

Maybe he thought nobody was watching.











Sanabia (3-6) went on to give up seven slightly slippery hits en route to a 5-1 Marlins win. He should enjoy the victory while he can because it remains to be seen how MLB will feel about his unhealthy and un-stealthy&#160;habits on the mound.</description>
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      <title>Did Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia throw illegal spitball?</title>
      <description>&#160;Miami Marlins pitcher Alex  Sanabia improved to 3-6 on the season after helping lead his team past the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, Monday night.However, did he do so with the aide of an illegal pitch? According to these images you see above, it sure looks like it.Sanabia surrendered just one run in 6.1 innings of work, which came courtesy of a solo home run by Domonic  Brown in the second inning. Sanabia was caught on camera immediately following the homer hocking up a big wad of spit on the baseball, which is completely illegal for a pitcher to do. None of the umpires, opposing players, or opposing coaches caught it, though, and it was smooth sailing after that for the 24-year-old.But a suspension could follow given the visual evidence MLB now has. You can check out the video of the illegal act on MLB.com.Via Hardball Talk</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>MIAMI (AP) -- Alex Sanabia outpitched Cole Hamels in a matchup of struggling starters, leading the Miami Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Monday night.

Justin Ruggiano and Nick Green each drove in two runs for Miami in front of a season-low crowd of 13,231 at Marlins Park. Sanabia (3-6) allowed one run and seven hits over 6 1-3 innings.

Hamels (1-7) struck out 10 in six effective innings but has not won since April 28 at the New York Mets. Domonic Brown homered for the Phillies.

Miami had 11 hits and struck out 13 times on its way to scoring more than three runs for just the second time in 13 games. The Marlins have won two straight after dropping seven in a row and 10 of 11.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 22:22:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Phillies Fall to Marlins; Hamels Earns 7th Loss</title>
      <description>The Miami Marlins organization is an absolute disaster. Not a single aspect of the team is running smoothly. Fans refuse to go to games. Players publicly complain about the team. And the owner could honestly care less about it. However, with already 32 losses on the season, the Marlins are...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 22:13:09 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Jordan Brown In, Matt Diaz Out for the Miami Marlins</title>
      <description>Outfielder Matt Diaz was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a contusion of the left knee. Taking his place on the active roster is infielder/outfielder Jordan Brown who was recalled from their Triple-A New Orleans farm club. Diaz isn&#8217;t expected to miss any more time than the 15-days that is mandatory, although with his batting average and with them being a rebuilding club, there are no guarantees how safe his role with the club really is.
		The post Jordan Brown In, Matt Diaz Out for the Miami Marlins appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports News | Sports Talk |.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:13 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton received plasma injection</title>
      <description>Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo  Stanton received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his ailing hamstring to help expedite his recovery, according to Joe Frisaro and Joe  Morgan of MLB.com.

Stanton was placed on the disabled list at the end of April after suffering his hamstring injury. Soon after the Grade 2 strain was diagnosed, Stanton received the injection to aid in the recovery process. He told reporters that he hopes the treatment helps him return quicker, and it could prove especially useful considering the swelling that was involved.

Frisaro and Morgan detail the procedure, otherwise known as PRP injections:

The procedure basically is as follows: the patient's blood
is drawn, and treated, and then injected back into the inflamed area.

At the time of the injury, Stanton was expected to require one month on the shelf. It was later said that the injury could keep him on for an extended period, and Frisaro and Morgan say that he remains several weeks away f...</description>
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      <title>Jose Fernandez Deserves Universal Ownership</title>
      <description>Ole Jose!
	Photo Credit: hueytaxi

	&#160;

	Coming into the year, Jose Fernandez was regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. To the amazement of many, the Marlins put him in the rotation to open the season following his domination of the South-Atlantic league last year (Single-A).

	&#160;

	Many critics immediately claimed the Marlins would ruin his career by putting him a big league jersey this early. After compiling two initial good starts, he followed it up with two rough starts. In my fantasy league, he was dropped after his fourth start, sporting a 4.50 ERA.

	&#160;

	While many of Fernandez's critics celebrated their predictions, I picked him up immediately after he cleared waivers in one of my leagues.&#160; I needed a pitcher and felt that, at the very least, he would make a good streaming option at home against the Mets. Not only did he pitch well in that game, but he has been a stud since I added him, allowing only seven runs in his last four outings (wi...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>One thing Miami Marlins fans still have to look forward to is the return of Logan  Morrison. &#160;Morrison's antics have made him a fan-favorite - for most. &#160;For others, he has been labeled immature. &#160;Either way, he should be returning from injury soon as he is slated to begin a rehab assignment today.

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald says Morrison is set to start a rehab assignment with Class-A Jupiter today. &#160;He will likely play a few minor league games before being cleared to rejoin the 25-man roster. &#160;Also joining Morrison at Class-A will be Casey  Kotchman and Joe  Mahoney later in the week. &#160;They are both schedule to begin rehab assignments as well.


Morrison is recovering from right knee surgery he had during the offseason. &#160;The surgery was not supposed to limit him as much as it has, but Morrison's recovery went slower than planned. &#160;He was placed on the 60-day DL to start the season. &#160;If all goes well with his rehab assignment, Morrison could make his season deb...</description>
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      <description>Friday night  Diamondbacks 9, Marlins 2: 

Arizonas Paul Goldschmidt homered twice, had four RBI and tied his career high with four hits. Marlins starter Kevin Slowey allowed six runs and seven hits in three innings.

Saturday night  Diamondbacks 1, Marlins 0:

The Marlins managed just three hits off Arizonas Brandon McCarthy, who earned his third career shutout. Gerardo Parra homered on the games first pitch from Miamis Tom Keohler.

Sunday  Marlins 2, Diamondbacks 1:

Ricky Nolasco allowed one run and five hits in eight-plus innings. He fanned a season-high 11, twice striking out the side. Marcell Ozuna supplied the runs with a two-out, two-run double in the sixth off Arizona starter Wade Miley.

Summary

The Marlins got two well-pitched games but had to settle for winning once in the three-game set. 

Keohler surrendered one run and three hits in six innings on Saturday night, when Ryan Webb (1.1 ), Mike Dunn (.2 inn.) and Steve Cishek (1) combined for three scoreless innings in relief.

On Sunday, Nolasco</description>
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      <description>MIAMI  Nearly four hours before Tuesday nights first pitch and a full 90 minutes before batting practice, several Miami Marlins were on their home turf performing drills under a bright sun thanks to the open roof.

Clearly, a rough start to Miamis season and a just-completed 3-7 road trip hadnt diminished the players desire to improve.

Perhaps the Marlins were buoyed knowing 14 of their next 19 scheduled games would be at Marlins Park.

I think the comfort level being home again is great, said manager Mike Redmond, whose team then began a nine-game homestand with a 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

We can get so much work done here, out on the field and in the cages. We can really get specific with these guys and what they need to work on.

One player taking afternoon grounders was rookie second baseman Derek Dietrich, who made his major league debut at San Diego on May 8. Acquired from Tampa Bay during the offseason, the 23-year-old Dietrich was called up after Donovan Solano went on the disabled list with </description>
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      <description>The Miami Marlins have looked in the mirror and accepted their situation.Ranking dead last in the league in home attendance isn't exactly what the team had in mind when it led the charge to open up Marlins Park last season. But this is precisely the case for the fledgling Marlins in 2013.So, in an effort to give fans an overall better experience, the Marlins have decided to close off the upper deck for at least six games next week, and possibly more throughout the season.From the Miami Herald:&#160;The Marlins, whose attendance ranks last in the National League five weeks into the season, have decided to close the upper bowl at Marlins Park for at least some weeknight games &#8211; an approach the team used at times at Sun Life Stadium.The upper bowl will be closed for six dates in the team&#8217;s nine-game homestand that begins next Tuesday. Fans can sit only in the lower bowl for games May 14-16 against Cincinnati and May 20-22 against Philadelphia. The upper bowl will remain open for May 17-...</description>
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