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Team Notebook: Florida MarlinsMarlins | Bonifacio’s hitting streak snapped The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins 3B Emilio Bonifacio went 0-for-4 Friday, July 3, to have his nine-game hitting streak snapped. Marlins | Volstad suffers eighth loss Friday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad fell to 5-8 on the season Friday, July 3, after he allowed four earned runs over three innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Volstad struck out one and walked one while giving up three hits in the game. Marlins | Ramirez fails to bring in a run Friday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez was 0-for-4 and failed to bring a run home for the first time in 11 games Friday, July 3. Ramirez entered the game with the longest consecutive-game RBI streak by a National League shortstop since the statistic began being officially kept in 1920. Marlins | Johnson to study video Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson plans to watch video of his last start Wednesday, July 1, in which he lasted only 3 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals. He said he thinks he was landing too far apart on the mound and plans to watch video of the outing Saturday, July 4. Johnson is 7-1 with a 2.76 ERA in 114 1/3 innings this year. Marlins | Amezaga visits doctor Wednesday Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) visited with a doctor Wednesday, July 1, and the diagnosis remains a bone bruise. He has been advised to continue resting his knee. Marlins | A. Sanchez to throw bullpen Saturday Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, July 4. However, there is no timetable for his return. Marlins | Calero to begin rehab this weekend Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Kiko Calero (shoulder) is slated to throw in a rehab game Saturday, July 4, and Monday, July 6, with Single-A Jupiter. Calero could rejoin the team as early as July 9. Marlins | Lindstrom to throw Friday Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom (elbow) is scheduled to throw off flat ground for roughly five to 10 minutes Friday, July 3. Marlins | Ayala signs The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins signed RP Luis Ayala (Twins) to an undisclosed deal. They will only be required to pay him the pro-rated amount of the major-league minimum, or less than $200,000. Marlins | Calero throws bullpen Thursday Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Florida Marlins RP Kiko Calero (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session Thursday, July 2, and is expected to begin a rehab assignment Saturday, July 4. Marlins | Interested in Ayala Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports the Florida Marlins are interested in signing free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Twins). Ayala feels the team would be a good fit for him, according to a source who has spoken with Ayala. Marlins | Interested in Sherrill FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Florida Marlins are interested in Baltimore Orioles CL George Sherrill. The Orioles are interested in IF Chris Coghlan, who sources say, the Marlins don't want to trade for Sherrill. Marlins | Johnson wild Wednesday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson lasted only 3 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, July 1, his shortest outing in 34 starts going back to June of 2007. He gave up one run and five hits while walking four and striking out three. Only 49 of his 89 pitches went for strikes. Marlins | Meyer earns win, Nunez records save The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Dan Meyer (2-0) picked up the win Wednesday, Jul 1, after working two thirds of an inning. RP Leo Nunez recorded his fourth save in seven chances. Marlins | Ross homers Wednesday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross hit his 14th home run of the year in a winning effort Wednesday, July 1. Marlins | Hanley extends RBI streak The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez extended his RBI streak to 10 games Wednesday, July 1. He becomes the first shortstop in National League history with an RBI streak of double-digit games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Ramirez is hitting .475 (19-for-40) with 24 RBIs in his last 10 games. Marlins | Amezaga to get second opinion The Miami Herald reports Florida Marlins IF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) will get a second opinion on his injured left knee in Vail, Colo., by Dr. Richard Steadman. Marlins | Lindstrom ahead of schedule The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins CL Matt Lindstrom (elbow) is ahead of schedule. He could begin throwing as early as Friday, July 3, after initially slated to be unable to throw for four weeks. There's no timetable on his return, though. Marlins | Maybin on fire The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin is hitting .331 since his demotion to Triple-A New Orleans. He's hitting .417 over his last 10 games. Marlins | Hanley knocks in four The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez homered and drove in four runs Tuesday, June 30. Ramirez set a franchise record by driving in at least one run for the ninth consecutive game. He has 21 RBIs during the stretch. Marlins | Calero could return on next road trip Manny Navarro, of The Miami Herald, reports Florida Marlins RP Kiko Calero (shoulder) thinks he will be able to return to the team on their next road trip next week. He threw 20 pitches (all fastballs) off the mound Monday, June 29, and will throw two more bullpen sessions Wednesday, July 1, and Friday, July 3. Marlins | Nolasco retires final 13 batters, scores Monday win The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco won his third straight start Monday, June 29, going eight innings and yielding four hits and two runs with eight strikeouts as his team beat the Washington Nationals 4-2. Marlins | Hanley earns share of NL Player of the Week honors The Sports Network reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez earned a share of the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 28. Ramirez had 15 RBIs and 22 total bases to go along with three home runs. Marlins | Meyer the closer for now The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he'll stick with RP Dan Meyer as his interim closer for now. RP Leo Nunez (ankle) is able to pitch, but Gonzalez wants to see how he performs before putting him in a save situation. Gonzalez said that Nunez will see some save opportunities once his ankle is no longer a concern. Marlins | Nunez reports no problems The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Leo Nunez (ankle) reported no problems Sunday, June 28, after throwing an inning Saturday, June 27. Marlins | A. Miller loses Sunday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller fell to 2-4 on the year Sunday, June 28, after allowing five earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. Miller gave up eight hits and a walk while striking out four. Marlins | Badenhop suffers loss Saturday Florida Marlins RP Burke Badenhop allowed one run on one hit over two-thirds of an inning Saturday, June 27, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 5-3 on the season. Marlins | Volstad hurls quality start Saturday Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Saturday, June 27, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out five, but ended up with a no-decision. Marlins | Diliz hired The Florida Marlins have named Jennifer Diliz director of foundation development, according to ESPN.com. Marlins | Pinto suffers loss Friday Florida Marlins RP Renyel Pinto allowed two runs on no hits in one inning Friday, June 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out one, falling to 2-1 on the season. Marlins | Johnson hurls quality start Friday Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings Friday, June 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out six, but ended up with a no-decision. Marlins | Amezaga may take batting practice soon Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins IF/OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) could resume batting practice this weekend, according to The Associated Press. Marlins | A. Sanchez could throw bullpen sessions next week Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) may start light bullpen sessions next week, according to The Associated Press. Marlins | Lindstrom has not felt right for a while Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom (elbow) said that his arm was not feeling right for about three weeks before he landed on the disabled list. He had been undergoing treatment on his arm, both at home and on the road. Marlins | Nunez throws side session Thursday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Leo Nunez (ankle) threw a side session Thursday, June 25, and simulated covering first base. He remains day-to-day. Marlins | Uggla goes deep Thursday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla hit his team-high 15th home run of the year Thursday, June 25. Marlins | West records victory Thursday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Sean West (3-2) beat the Baltimore Orioles Thursday, June 25, for his third win the his last four starts. Marlins | Hanley hits grand slam Thursday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam in a winning effort Thursday, June 25. It was his third grand slam of the season and second in three games. Ramirez has 13 RBIs in his last four games and is leading the major league with a .429 average with runners in scoring position. Marlins | Paulino hits Hill well MLB.com's David Villavicencio reports Florida Marlins C Ronny Paulino is hitting .438 with a homer and three RBIs in 16 career at-bats against Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill. Marlins | Lindstrom out at least six weeks Updating previous reports, the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins CL Matt Lindstrom (elbow) is out at least six weeks. Marlins | Meyer grabs first save The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Dan Meyer picked up his first career save with a perfect ninth inning Wednesday, June 24. Marlins | Nolasco strong Wednesday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (4-6) gave up two unearned runs and seven hits in seven innings in a win over the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, June 24. It was his fourth straight start giving up two earned runs or less since being recalled June 7. Marlins | Ross records three hits Wednesday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross recorded three hits, including two doubles, in a winning effort Wednesday, June 24. Marlins | Lindstrom struggling with breaking ball Updating a previous report, Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom (elbow) was throwing his fastball well but was not able to create a good angle for his breaking ball. Also, the different arm angle allowed batters a better look at the ball coming out of his hand. Marlins | Gonzalez hopes to hold out Nunez Wednesday Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Florida Marlins RP Leo Nunez (ankle) has his ankle taped and is prepared to pitch Wednesday, June 24, but manager Fredi Gonzalez said he ideally would like to hold Nunez out of the game. |
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