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NL East champion Phillies avoid sweep, beat Marlins 7-6 in 10 innings
October 04, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia's big sluggers had the day off to rest for the playoffs. The Phillies didn't miss them in their final postseason tuneup.
Despite win, Marlins lamenting not making the playoffs
October 04, 2009 by
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Apparently, a three-win improvement for a Florida Marlins organization that went from a major league-low $21.8 million Opening Day payroll in 2008 to a still league-low $36.8 million Opening Day payroll in 2009 is unsatisfactory for owner Jeffrey Loria.
Marlins manager Gonzalez under evaluation as Valentine rumor swirls
October 04, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Marlins president David Samson says manager Fredi Gonzalez will be evaluated at the end of the season and he is not aware of any talks with Bobby Valentine.
Spin on the rotation
October 03, 2009 by
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Beinfest says starters' lack of consistency doomed playoff run
Ask Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest why his team won't be playing beyond this afternoon's regular-season finale and he can sum it up in one word: inconsistency.
Ramirez should give team its first batting champion
October 03, 2009 by
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By virtue of Albert Pujols going 0 for 4 Saturday and Hanley Ramirez going 1 for 2, the Marlins will probably have their first batting champion.
Marlins beat Phillies, who clinch home-field advantage in 1st round with St. Louis loss
October 03, 2009 by
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Ask Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest why his Florida Marlins won't be playing beyond this afternoon's regular season finale and he can sum it up in one word: inconsistency.
Ramirez getting extended respite
October 02, 2009 by
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As promised, manager Fredi Gonzalez did not start Hanley Ramirez in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park. Wednesday in Atlanta, Gonzalez said he would give Ramirez Friday off so in conjunction with Thursday's off day he would get an extended break.
VandenHurk, Marlins beat NL champion Phillies 7-2
October 02, 2009 by
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Rick VandenHurk pitched six solid innings and Jorge Cantu drove in three runs as the Florida Marlins once again beat the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2 Friday night.
Police: Marlins prospect was innocent victim
October 01, 2009 by
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A Marlins prospect wounded in a drive-by shooting was the innocent victim of gangsters battling for control of drug distribution in public housing projects, police said Thursday.
Coghlan continues to rack up the hits
September 30, 2009 by
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Consistent Coghlan: Chris Coghlan's third-inning single was his major league-leading 47th hit this month, tying the franchise record he set in August. The last rookie with 47 September hits was Chuck Klein (50) in 1928. The last rookie with 47 hits in any month was Wally Moon ...
Marlins prospect critical after shooting
September 30, 2009 by
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Marlins minor league infielder Osvaldo Martinez was shot several times Wednesday morning in his native Puerto Rico and is in critical condition.
Wild-card hopes end with a shrug
September 30, 2009 by
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The Rockies-Brewers game was on the clubhouse television after Tuesday night's 5-4 Marlins win over the Braves. Yet it didn't seem as though the players had a complete grasp of what hung in the balance.
Nolasco K's franchise-record 16
September 30, 2009 by
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Ricky Nolasco will purge plenty of memories from this season. The 9.07 ERA through his first nine starts. The demotion to Triple-A New Orleans. The 10 runs he allowed over 3 1/3 innings at Houston in August.
Marlins' Nolasco touches strikeout history in win over Braves
September 30, 2009 by
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Ricky Nolasco will purge plenty of memories from this season. The 9.07 ERA through his first nine starts. The demotion to Triple-A New Orleans. The 10 runs he allowed over 3 1/3 innings at Houston in August.
Marlins prospect Martinez in critical condition after Puerto Rico shooting
September 30, 2009 by
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Florida Marlins minor leaguer infielder Osvaldo Martinez was shot several times in his native Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning and is in critical condition.
Marlins prospect hurt in Puerto Rico drive-by shooting
September 30, 2009 by
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Puerto Rico say a 21-year-old shortstop signed by the Florida Marlins has been shot several times in a drive-by attack.
Coghlan's season one for the books
September 29, 2009 by
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Putting on the hits: Chris Coghlan went 3 for 4 with a walk, giving him 106 hits since the All-Star break. That's the most second-half hits by any National League player since Juan Pierre (113) in 2004.
Cantu delivers in 7th as Marlins nip Braves
September 29, 2009 by
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Jorge Cantu doesn't mind when opponents intentionally walk Hanley Ramirez to pitch to him. He welcomes the opportunity.
Cantu delivers in 7th as Marlins nip Braves
September 29, 2009 by
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Jorge Cantu doesn't mind when opponents intentionally walk Hanley Ramirez to pitch to him. He welcomes the opportunity.
Gload would like to stay in Miami
September 29, 2009 by
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Ross Gload did not want to leave any of the first three cities in which he played. Miami is no exception.
Florida Marlins beat Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Turner Field
September 29, 2009 by
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Jorge Cantu doesn't mind when opponents intentionally walk Hanley Ramirez to pitch to him. He welcomes the opportunity.
Johnson well enough to pitch
September 28, 2009 by
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Manager Fredi Gonzalez had an Atlanta reporter update Chipper Jones as he walked by the visitors' dugout during batting practice Monday. Josh Johnson, not Rick VandenHurk, would start tonight's game.
Anibal Sanchez balls shy of matching franchise record in Marlins 4-0 loss
September 28, 2009 by
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One more loss or one more Rockies win and the Marlins are out of the wild card hunt
From eight scoreless innings his last time out to eight walks this time.
Marlins again finish last in attendance
September 27, 2009 by
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Bottom drawers: Even after drawing 105,864 fans against the Mets, the Marlins are headed for another last-place finish among National League teams in total attendance (1,464,109) and per game average (18,770). This is the fourth consecutive season and eighth time in franchise history...
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