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Yoenis Cespedes poll: Should Miami Marlins have matched Oakland Athletics offer?
Now we know exactly what Miami Marlins President David Samson meant when he said the club would pursue Yoenis Cespedes aggressively to the point of insanity. In the Marlins’ estimation, anything more than $6 million annually was insane, according to a source familiar with the Cespedes negotiations. Not so for Billy Beane and the Atheltics, who swooped in with a four-year, ...
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Miami Marlins: Yelich, Fernandez make Baseball Prospectus top 101 prospects
The Miami Marlins are widely regarded as having one of baseball’s worst farm systems, but it’s not devoid of premium talent. Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus released his top 101 prospects Monday and included Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich (33) and right-hander Jose Fernandez (80).
Yelich is bound for Jupiter in the advanced-A Florida State League this season...
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14 hours ago
Miami Marlins give Logan Morrison a 5-spot
Can’t imagine Logan Morrison rejoiced at the news the Los Angeles Angels signed Albert Pujols instead of the Marlins. He must have at least allowed himself a subtle smile.
Had Pujols somehow landed with the Marlins, chances are it would have been him and not Morrison that would be the first player in franchise history to wear No. 5. Through his Twitter account Saturday, Morrison...
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2 days ago
Miami Marlins: Ozzie Guillen says Yoenis Cespedes no sure thing
It doesn’t appear as though Ozzie Guillen has started scribbling lineups that include Yoenis Cespedes. Guillen is neither convinced the Marlins will land the Cuban defector nor that he’ll be an instant success in the majors.
Guillen on Friday joined Waddle & Silvy for Lunch with a Legend on ESPN 1000 in Chicago. Based on his comments, Guillen won’t be too torn...
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3 days ago
Miami Marlins: Hanley Ramirez responds to critics in Powerade commercial
The advertising folks at Powerade seized on the hubbub surrounding Hanley Ramirez’s move to third base. Panned for his less than warm reaction about Jose Reyes’ arrival and having to slide from short to third as a result, Ramirez in this Spanish ad says his peace.
The translation: To all those who sent me critical messages, I want to ask for your forgiveness for not...
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3 days ago
Miami Marlins fall to 3-7 all-time in arbitration cases
The Marlins lost two more arbitration cases this year, most recently to Emilio Bonifacio, who on Wednesday learned he beat the club to secure the $2.2 million 2012 salary he sought. The Marlins argued he should receive $250,000 less.
Whatever the Marlins have been doing in their arbitration hearings hasn’t been working as of late. Since 2007, they’ve lost five of six cases. That’s...
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5 days ago
Miami Marlins: Jose Reyes hair auction ends Wednesday at 5:23 pm
Time is ticking down on your chance to take home Jose Reyes’ dreadlocks. The bidding as of 8:30 am was at $10,200. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The good news about the price tag: Free shipping…
Here’s a photo of Hanley Ramirez at the unveiling of the refurbished Maria Axiliadora Field in his native Dominican...
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5 days ago
AL source: Miami Marlins frontrunners to land Yoenis Cespedes
Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is scheduled to land in Miami Tuesday afternoon. According to an American League source from a club that’s been monitoring his free agency, the Marlins likely will be his future employer.
Cespedes is expected to meet with club officials Wednesday. Though the U.S. Treasury’s Department of Foreign Assets Control must unblock Cespedes before...
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6 days ago
Miami Marlins poll: Did Anibal Sanchez merit a multi-year deal?
By no means is it a given Anibal Sanchez is gone after this year, but it’s a real possibility now that the Marlins decided to let him play out his final season before qualifying for free agency. Sanchez on Monday learned he won his arbitration hearing against the club and will earn $8 million in 2012.
The two sides did not discuss a multi-year deal before exchanging figures...
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6 days ago
Miami Marlins: Jose Reyes soon to have something in common with Elvis, Justin Bieber
Jose Reyes is about to make a rare donation to the world of baseball memorabilia. He’s agreed not only to cut his hair live on MLB Network Friday at 6 p.m., but to donate those locks for charity.
Reyes’ hair is headed for eBay, with the proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. They money will be used to help grant the wishes of local children...
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10 days ago
Miami Marlins photo gallery: Sod installation begins at Marlins Park
I tweeted out these photos earlier, but here they are again in case you missed them. The last six without cutlines are courtesy of the Marlins.
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11 days ago
Miami Marlins notes: Cespedes, A. Sanchez, JC Oviedo, tickets, aquariums
As crews began rolling out sod on the Marlins Park infield Thursday, team president David Samson addressed several player- and stadium-related issues.
Yoenis Cespedes: Samson was unsure whether Cespedes, a Cuban defector who recently gained his Dominican residency, would visit South Florida at some point before signing. Major League Baseball has granted Cespedes’ free agent...
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11 days ago
Miami Marlins: New team and Friday new hairdo for Jose Reyes
Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes said he did not have an issue complying with his new team’s hair policy. After he was introduced at the Winter Meetings in December, Reyes said he would enjoy his dreadlocks for most of the offseason. With spring training three weeks away, the time has come for him to sit in the barber’s chair.
Chris Leible, one of Reyes’ representatives at...
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13 days ago
Phillies manager Manuel sees Miami Marlins as biggest threat; Samson to run for charity
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said don’t go to sleep on the Braves, but he characterized the Marlins the “biggest threat” to his club’s run at another National League East title.
Manuel’s exact quote, as reported by CBSPhilly.com: “If you look at it on paper, you have to say the Florida Marlins are the biggest threat,” Manuel said. “But...
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14 days ago
Miami Marlins: Triple-A broadcaster Swoboda says Dominguez needs new swing
Like just about everyone else that’s seen Marlins prospect Matt Dominguez play, Ron Swoboda loves the soft hands and outstanding defense. Swoboda was a Met and Yankee for all but a fraction of his nine-year major league career and is now a broadcaster for the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate in New Orleans, where Dominguez likely will begin the 2012 season.
To excel at the next level...
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14 days ago
Miami Marlins: Mark and Jamie Buehrle going to bat for pit bulls
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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18 days ago
Miami Marlins poll: How much is too much for Yoenis Cespedes?
How much should the Miami Marlins bid for Yoenis Cespedes?
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18 days ago
Miami Marlins: Bidding opens for sought-after Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes
Major League Baseball on Wednesday green-lighted Cuban defector Yoenis Cepedes’ free agency, meaning teams finally are able to begin negotiating with a player many anticipate is the most gifted ever to come out of the island nation.
The Marlins and several other clubs are expected to make aggressive runs at the outfielder, who’s built like Bo Jackson. CBS Sports reported...
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19 days ago
Miami Marlins: Prez David Samson says stadium name will be Marlins Park, for now
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 companies...
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19 days ago
Miami Marlins sign OF Austin Kearns to minor league deal with spring training invite
The Marlins on Wednesday announced they signed well-traveled outfielder Austin Kearns to a minor league deal with a invite to spring training.
Kearns, who turns 32 in May, last season with the Indians batted .200 with a .589 on-base plus slugging percentage in 59 games (150 at-bats). A right-handed hitting corner outfielder, Kearns since making his making league debut with the Reds...
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19 days ago
Report: Miami Marlins target Yoenis Cespedes gains Dominican residency, awaits free agency
It appears the Miami Marlins and every other team captivated with Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes will soon be able to bid on his services. According to MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez, Cespedes has established his Dominican residency. Once Major League Baseball declares Cespedes a free agent, he can start negotiating with clubs.
Marlins President David Samson earlier this month on his...
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20 days ago
Miami Marlins: Arbitration hearings set for A. Sanchez, Bonifacio; Reinsdorf supports Ozzie
Well before pitchers and catchers report next month, the Marlins have other business to resolve. Their arbitration hearings with Anibal Sanchez and Emilio Bonifacio are set for Feb. 3 and Feb. 7, respectively. Both are believed to be taking place in Tampa, but some cases usually are heard in Phoenix as well.
Sanchez is seeking $8 million, a $ 4.3 million raise from his 2011 salary...
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21 days ago
Miami Marlins: Ozzie Guillen ready to return fire; 22 invited to spring training
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has heard enough enough criticism about his departure from the Chicago White Sox. Guillen through his Twitter feed warned that upon his return from Venezuela to Chicago, where he makes his offseason home, he was going to come clean on some things.
His Tweets from Friday:
** When i get to chitown lets make one thing clear what happen last day whit...
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23 days ago
Reminder: Miami Marlins spring training tickets on sale Saturday morning
Quick reminder that Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals individual spring training game tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Among the places they can be purchased is Roger Dean Stadium during Fun Fest, a free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fans will get a chance to play catch in the outfield and run the bases, and the first 1,000 get a free hot dog and soda. Those interested...
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24 days ago
Video: LeBron James has jarring encounter with Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria
Courtside seats can be hazardous. Just ask Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, who took a charge from LeBron James during Thursday’s Heat-Lakers game. James made a nice recovery, craddling Loria in his chair to keep him from toppling over. Loria, seated alongside his wife, Julie, and team president David Samson, appeared to get a kick out of abrupt encounter.
It wasn’t until...
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24 days ago
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