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Tim Spooneybarger, RP, free agentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMarlins | Spooneybarger Released USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins released RP Tim Spooneybarger. Marlins | Spooneybarger Undergoes Second Tommy John Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) underwent his second Tommy John surgery in two years and will miss the entire 2006 season. Marlins | Setback For Spooneybarger The Palm Beach Post's Zach Stewart reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow), who last pitched for the Marlins in 2003, left the mound at Roger Dean Stadium grimacing after throwing 21 pitches in a rehabilitation start July 20. After a brief mound conversation, he left the field in obvious pain and returned to the clubhouse. Team officials would not comment on the injury. Marlins | Spooneybarger Transferred to 60-day DL USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins transferred P Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list. Marlins | Spooneybarger to DL USAToday.com reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list to recover from Tommy John surgery. Marlins | Spooneybarger Continues to Progress in Camp Updating previous items, Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) tossed live batting practice for the first time in camp Sunday, Mar. 6, and hopes to progress to facing opposing hitters in a Grapefruit League game in about two weeks. Spooneybarger underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2003. Marlins | Spooneybarger Injury Update The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) felt no pain Tuesday, Feb. 1 when he threw off a mound for the first time since September 2004. He missed all of last season while recovering from reconstructive elbow surgery and expects to compete this spring for a bullpen spot. Marlins | Spooneybarger Avoids Arbitration The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins avoided arbitration by signing RP Tim Spooneybarger to a one-year, $350,000 contract. The contract allows him to make $75,000 in performance bonuses. Marlins | Spooneybarger a Setup Candidate Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) is a candidate to fill a setup reliever role in 2005, if he is fully healthy. He missed the entire 2004 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in September 2003. Marlins | Spooneybarger Throwing Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow), out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, is currently throwing on flat ground at a distance of 90 feet. He expects to be healthy for the 2005 season. Marlins | Spooneybarger Scheduled To Throw Off Flat Ground Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) is scheduled to throw off flat ground for the first time in two weeks on Friday, May 21. However, Spooneybarger does not expect to pitch competitively until next year at spring training. Spooneybarger, who had a setback about two weeks ago when he tore some scar tissue, plans to resume a throwing schedule at the Roger Dean Stadium complex in Jupiter, Fla. Marlins | Spooneybarger Suffers Setback Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) suffered a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery when he recently experienced stiffness in his elbow. He has stopped throwing and probably will not make it back this season. Marlins | Spooneybarger to 60-Day DL ESPN.com reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Marlins | Spooneybarger Signed The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins signed RP Tim Spooneybarger to a one-year, $305,000 contract. Marlins | Spooneybarger Ahead of Schedule The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) is recovering from Tommy John surgery ahead of schedule. "As of right now it looks like I'd come back a lot sooner than I originally thought or anybody thought," said Spooneybarger. "I just don't want to actually put a date on it. I'll pitch this season." Marlins | Spooneybarger Sidelined Until Summer Harvey Fialkov of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Florida Marlins P Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) will likely not pitch until August. Marlins | Spooneybarger Activated from DL USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins activated RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Marlins | Spooneybarger Shelved According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Florida Marlins P Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) may miss the entire 2004 season after having reconstructive elbow surgery Tuesday. He hadn't pitched since mid-June and went to Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham for an exploratory procedure, when a torn ligament was revealed and ligament replacement surgery was performed. Marlins | Spooneybarger Now 60 The Associated Press is reporting the Florida Marlins transferred P Tim Spooneybarger (elbow tendonitis) to the 60-day DL. Marlins | Spooneybarger Cleared According to The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Florida Marlins P Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) received the go-ahead to resume a throwing program Tuesday. He has not pitched in a game since June 11. He was placed on the disabled list six days later with a sprained elbow ligament. Spooneybarger likely won't be game-ready until mid-August. Marlins | Spooneybarger Has Sprained Ligament Updating an ongoing story, Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports it took a visit to infamous Dr. James Andrews to find out Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) has a sprained ligament in his right elbow. He won't throw for two weeks. Marlins | Spooneybarger Suffering According to The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Florida Marlins pitcher Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) will make a return trip to Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday to see orthopedic surgeon James Andrews. Spooneybarger, who has already undergone one MRI in Birmingham, did not rule out a second one. He also anticipates having some nerve tests done to find out what's causing his discomfort in his right elbow. Marlins | Spooneybarger Update Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) will not come off the disabled list when eligible Friday, June 27, and is not expected to throw again until next week. Marlins | Spooneybarger Injury Not Serious Updating a previous item, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins pitcher Tim Spooneybarger (elbow) got some relief on Wednesday when an MRI exam he underwent Tuesday showed no major damage. Spooneybarger's exact return date still is unknown. Marlins | Spooneybarger Shelved USA TODAY.com reports the Florida Marlins have placed pitcher Tim Spooneybarger (arm) on the 15-day disabled list with tendonitis in his right arm. | ||||||||||