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Team Notebook: Florida Marlins News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Marlins | Carroll has new approach The Miami Herald's Pete Pelegrin reports Florida Marlins OF Brett Carroll changed his approach at the plate while working out with OF Chris Coghlan this winter. "He has more of a fluid swing this year, more of a tuck and load than put your foot down, and I think it's paying off," Coghlan said. "He's got so much potential hitting, and I think he's starting to realize it." Marlins | Ross in the lineup Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (groin) is in the lineup as the designated hitter Friday, March 11. Marlins | Voss reassigned Florida Marlins P Jay Voss has been reassigned to the team's minor league camp, according to The Miami Herald. Marlins | Nunez blows first save chance The Palm Beach Post reports Florida Marlins CL Leo Nunez blew his first save chance Thursday, March 11, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He came in with a 2-0 lead and left with two outs after facing seven batters. He was charged with three of the Cardinals' five runs, part of a rally that started with one out. Marlins | Volstad learns new pitch from former player turned agent The Palm Beach Post reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad has learned a new pitch, taught to him by former New York Yankees IF turned agent Brian Doyle. In October, they went to a baseball field in Fort Lauderdale and Doyle showed him the grip he had learned years ago from SP Catfish Hunter. Volstad said he "fiddled" with it in the off-season and started throwing sliders to hitters for the first time in bullpen sessions last month. So far this spring he has a 7.20 ERA in two appearances while experimenting with his new pitch, which he hopes to throw with confidence by Opening Day. Marlins | Tucker optioned The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins optioned RP Ryan Tucker to Triple-A New Orleans Thursday, March 11. Marlins | VandenHurk could be No. 3 starter Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk likely would be the team's No. 3 starter if the season started today. He has added a cut fastball to his repertoire that includes a low-to-mid 90 mph fastball, curveball and changeup. Marlins | Ross takes BP Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (groin) took batting practice Thursday, March 11, and may play the following day. Marlins | Stanton could make the team The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins prospect OF Michael Stanton could make the team out of spring training. "I can't absolutely for 100 percent tell you that he won't (make the team,)" manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "But we'll have to sit down and decide how that's going to play out." Marlins | VandenHurk could be No. 3 starter Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk likely would be the team's No. 3 starter if the season started today. He has added a cut fastball to his repertoire hat include a low-to-mid 90 mph fastball, curveball and changeup. Marlins | Volstad struggles Wednesday Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad allowed four runs on six hits in three innings in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 10. Marlins | Penn perfect Wednesday Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Hayden Penn retired all nine batters he faced in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 10. He recorded two strikeouts in the game. Marlins | Baker, Ross may play this weekend Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said C John Baker (arm) may DH this weekend. OF Cody Ross (groin) could play this weekend as well. Marlins | VandenHurk looks good Tuesday Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk tossed three scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, March 9, giving up one hit, one walk and two strikeouts. Marlins | A. Sanchez hit hard Tuesday Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez surrendered five runs (four earned) in 2 1/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, March 9. He walked three and struck out three in the game. Marlins | Nolasco has two curves Manny Navarro and Clark Spencer, of The Miami Herald, report Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco said he employs a "get-me over" curveball and a "strikeout curve." "A strike curve, it's still sharp, but I'm kind of throwing it for a strike, whereas the strikeout curve, I'm really snapping it off. I'm trying to throw it in front of the plate with sharper bite. So the other one - the get-me-over pitch - takes a little less effort," Nolasco said. Marlins | Turnbow to pitch Thursday or Friday The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) will make his spring debut Thursday, March 11, or the following day. Marlins | Maybin, Ross update Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) and OF Cody Ross (groin) are stretching Tuesday, March 9, and will play catch. They are still out four to five more days. Ross tweaked his groin during stretching exercises Monday, March 8. Marlins | Tucker has trouble with command Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Ryan Tucker threw only 24 of his 49 pitches for strikes against the New York Mets Monday, March 8, and was charged with two runs (one earned) while walking three and striking out one. Marlins | Paulino collects four hits Monday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins C Ronny Paulino had four hits in the team's spring game Monday, March 8. Marlins | Nolasco strikes out five Monday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco gave up four hits and one run while striking out five in three innings against the Washington Nationals Monday, March 8. Marlins | Cantu homers Monday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Cantu hit a three-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8. Marlins | Ross scratched Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (thumb) felt discomfort in his thumb while taking batting practice Monday, March 8, and was scratched from the lineup. Marlins | Maybin update Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) feels better than he thought he would but is still a few days from doing anything on the field. Marlins | Maybin strains left groin MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) suffered a left groin strain Sunday, March 7, while scoring from first base on a play in the eighth inning. Marlins | Ross expected to return Monday Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (thumb) is expected to play against the New York Mets Monday, March 8, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Marlins | Turnbow could pitch Wednesday or Thursday Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) could be playing in games by Wednesday, March 10, or Thursday, March 11, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Marlins | Baker may not return until mid-week Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins C John Baker (forearm) may not return to action until the middle of next week because of a tight right forearm, according to The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi. "A couple of days of no-throw days and he should be fine," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. Marlins | Turnbow bothered by shoulder problems The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) has not thrown in a spring training game yet because of tightness in his right shoulder. Marlins | Ross bothered by sore thumb Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (thumb) will be sidelined for a few days because of a sore right thumb, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Marlins | Volstad sharp Friday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad threw two scoreless innings and gave up two hits while striking out two in his spring debut against the New York Mets Friday, March 5. Marlins | Stanton goes deep Friday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton crushed a two-run home run in the team's spring game Friday, March 5. Marlins | Lamb willing to catch Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins 3B Mike Lamb is willing to become the team's emergency catcher if it helps his chances of making the team. Lamb is most likely to serve as a left-handed bat off the bench this year. Marlins | Baker's injury not serious Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins C John Baker's (arm) ailment is not considered serious, but manager Fredi Gonzalez said Baker is unlikely to play Saturday, March 6, as a precaution. C Brett Hayes replaced Baker in the lineup Thursday, March 5. C Ronny Paulino will start the team's game Saturday. Marlins | Baker out Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins C John Baker (arm) didn't travel with the team for their spring game Friday, March 5, for precautionary reasons due to a sore arm. Marlins | Jimenez could start The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Jimenez could win a starting job with the team. Marlins | Tankersley returns to active duty The Palm Beach Post reports Florida Marlins P Taylor Tankersley allowed one hit in one inning Thursday, March 4. His four-pitch inning marked his first competitive action since his return from elbow surgery last April. "I did only throw four pitches, but it was awesome," he said. "I'm just very grateful for the opportunity to throw a baseball again." Marlins | Petersen impressing Clark Spencer, of The Miami Herald, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen has been impressing the team this spring. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored in the team's spring game Thursday, March 4. Marlins | Team bangs out 21 hits in lopsided win The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins banged out 21 hits in a 19-3 win Wednesday, March 3, against the University of Miami in the team's annual exhibition game. Marlins | Miller's 2010 salary a mystery The South Florida SunSentinel reports Florida Marlins P Andrew Miller's salary for the 2010 season has not been determined yet. The four-year, $5.45 million major league contract the Detroit Tigers gave Miller after drafting him sixth overall in 2006 expired after last season. Because Miller has not accrued three years of service time to qualify for arbitration, the Marlins per the collective bargaining agreement can cut his salary by 20 percent. No one knows how much his 2010 salary will be, however, before the cut. Marlins | Salaries disclosed for four players Updating previous items, The Miami Herald reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad will make $420,000 this season, while C John Baker will make $415,000, OF Cameron Maybin will make $405,000, and IF Brett Carroll wil make $403,000. Marlins | Top of order set For the first two weeks of the exhibition season, The Palm Beach Post reports the Florida Marlins will use OF Chris Coghlan at the top of the order, followed by OF Cameron Maybin and SS Hanley Ramirez. Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez stresses this is not etched in stone. Marlins | Leroux, Baker agree to terms The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins agreed to one-year deals with SP Chris Leroux and C John Baker Tuesday, March 2. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Marlins | Coghlan signed The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins OF Chris Coghlan signed his 2010 contract worth $450,000, which is $50,000 over the minimum. Marlins | Maybin agrees for 2010 Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins agreed with OF Cameron Maybin on a contract for the 2010 season. Terms weren't disclosed. |
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