
Marlins | N. Johnson, Calero become free agents
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:53:27 -0800
MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Florida Marlins 1B Nick Johnson and RP Kiko Calero have filed for free agency.
Marlins | Collins hired
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:33:37 -0800
USAToday.com reports that the Florida Marlins have named Dave Collins to be their first base and outfield coach.
Marlins | Three named to coaching staff
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:19:01 -0800
The South Florida SunSentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins are expected to announce the promotions of Reid Cornelius and Josue Espada to bullpen coach and infield coach, respectively, as well as the hiring of Randy St. Claire as a pitching coach, on Friday, Nov. 6. St. Claire came to terms on a two-year deal last week, but the Marlins chose not to make a formal announcement until after the World Series once the remaining staff members were in place.
Marlins | Ross likely starting in right
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:12:37 -0800
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross will likely start in right field for the Marlins during the 2010 season, barring a trade.
Marlins | Donnelly, Gload file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:57:20 -0800
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Brendan Donnelly and 1B Ross Gload filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
Marlins | Acquire H. Jones, Alvarez
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:05:36 -0800
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins acquired Ps Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez from the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Nov. 5, in exchange for OF Jeremy Hermida.
Marlins | Gload's option declined
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:05:17 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins declined their $2.6 million option on 1B Ross Gload Thursday, Nov. 5, making him a free agent.
Marlins | Could trade Pinto
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:53:46 -0800
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins could explore trade options for RP Renyel Pinto in the offseason.
Marlins | Miller working on consistency
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:43:55 -0800
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller is working on consistency in the Arizona Fall League. "He's doing well. We're making progress with the delivery," said Jim Fleming, the Marlins vice president of player development and scouting. "We wanted two things out there: to make the delivery a bit more consistent, and also to give him some extra innings. On both fronts, that's working."
Marlins | Peterson has three hits Monday
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:49:36 -0800
Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 2. He is currently hitting .411 and has an 11-game hitting streak.
Marlins | Wallace declines interview
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:04:51 -0800
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Atlanta Braves minor league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace declined a chance to talk to the Florida Marlins about their pitching coach opening.
Marlins | Dilone re-signed
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:14:06 -0800
The Florida Marlins have re-signed P Natividad Dilone, according to BaseballAmerica.com.
Marlins | Quirk could land on staff
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12:47 -0700
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports free-agent bench coach Jamie Quirk has been mentioned as a candidate for an opening spot on the Florida Marlins' coaching staff.
Marlins | Petersen extends hitting streak
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:37:09 -0700
Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29.
Marlins | Miller pitches well Thursday
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:54 -0700
Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller allowed one run and three hits while striking out four in 4 2/3 innings for a no-decision in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. He retired 10 straight hitters during the course of the game.
Marlins | Ross expected to return
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:33:30 -0700
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross is expected to return next season and could play right field if OF Jeremy Hermida is dealt.
Marlins | Petersen homers Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:24:58 -0700
Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen had two hits, including a solo home run, two RBIs and two runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28. He is hitting .409 in the AFL.
Marlins | Stanton shut down
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:39:18 -0700
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton (back) has been shut down in the Arizona Fall League because of a sore back. He hit .478 in 23 at-bats over six games for the Mesa Solar Sox. Stanton is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Marlins | Preparing an offer for J. Johnson
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:24:35 -0700
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins are preparing an offer for an extension to SP Josh M. Johnson.
Marlins | Dominguez off to slow start in AFL
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:37:07 -0700
MLB.com reports Florida Marlins 3B Matt Dominguez is hitting an Arizona Fall League-worst .129 (4-for-31) thus far.
Marlins | Likely to fill bullpen job from within
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 -0700
Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports the Florida Marlins will likely fill their bullpen coach position with in-house candidates Reid Cornelius or Scott Mitchell, who are both minor league pitching coaches.
Marlins | St. Claire named pitching coach
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:30:45 -0700
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins named Randy St. Claire their new pitching coach and signed him to a two-year deal.
Marlins | Donnelly could return
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:47:03 -0700
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins could re-sign RP Brendan Donnelly.
Marlins | Stanton collects three hits Thursday
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:32:12 -0700
Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton collected three hits in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22. He is hitting .478 in the AFL.
Marlins | Could explore trading Cantu
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:49:40 -0700
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins could explore trading for 3B Jorge Cantu in the offseason, even if he winds up returning. Cantu will be eligible for arbitration in the offseason.
Marlins | Hernandez a candidate for pitching coach
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:42:00 -0700
On the Miami Herald's "Fish Bytes" blog, it is reported the Florida Marlins may talk with veteran pitching coach Chuck Hernandez about the team's open job.
Marlins | Carroll to back up in center?
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:38:43 -0700
Palm Beach Post reporter Joe Capozzi, on his "Fish Tank" blog, speculates Florida Marlins OF Brett Carroll stands a good chance to open the 2010 season as the backup center fielder.
Marlins | Cantu still in boot
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:44:38 -0700
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Cantu (ankle) has been walking around in a cast boot ever since injuring his right ankle in the second to last game of the year. X-rays came back negative on his ankle. "As soon as I get back, I'm going to go to therapy. I'm wearing the boot as a precaution. I don't want to put any pressure on it. I'll be ready to go by next month. I'll be ready to get going, doing some jogging," Cantu said.
Marlins | Maybin projected as starting center fielder
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:35:36 -0700
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin is projected to be the team's starting center fielder for the 2010 season.
Marlins | Several candidates for pitching coach position
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:43 -0700
Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports the Florida Marlins could be interested in free-agent pitching coach Chuck Hernandez (Tigers), former pitching coach Carl Willis and free-agent pitching coach Randy St. Claire (Nationals).
Marlins | Willis could be a candidate
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:57:54 -0700
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins could pursue former Cleveland Indians pitching coach Carl Willis to fill their vacancy.
Marlins | Could pursue St. Claire
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:51:06 -0700
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins could pursue former Washington Nationals pitching coach Randy St. Claire to fill their vacancy.
Marlins | Miller debuts in AFL
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:39:43 -0700
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller made his debut Saturday, Oct. 17, for the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League and allowed one run on one hit in two innings while walking three batters.
Marlins | Considered firing F. Gonzalez in June
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:56:40 -0700
Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria considered firing manager Fredi Gonzalez and replacing him with free-agent manager Bobby Valentine in June.
Marlins | Peterson interested in pitching coach position
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:23:46 -0700
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports free-agent pitching coach Rick Peterson has indicated some interest in the open pitching coach position with the Florida Marlins, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Marlins | Petersen shines in AFL opener
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:54:47 -0700
MiLB.com reports Florida Marlins OF Bryan Petersen had two doubles and a solo homer in the Arizona Fall League opener Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Marlins | Court shoots down stadium challenge
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:54:42 -0700
The Miami Herald's Jack Dolan is reporting Florida auto tycoon Norman Braman's struggle to stop local leaders from investing hundreds of millions of public dollars in a stadium for the Florida Marlins might have come to an end Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Third District Court of Appeal upheld a lower-court judge's decision last year that shot down all seven claims in Braman's lawsuit. "Today's ruling ensures that we will continue to move forward in a positive direction, creating opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors,'' Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, the stadium's chief political backer, said after the ruling.
Marlins | Ramirez becomes a Louisville Slugger
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:51:21 -0700
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez has signed a bat contract with Louisville Slugger, which allows the company to put his actual signature on the bat instead of merely using block letters. Eighty percent of the hitters enshrined at Cooperstown were under contract with Louisville Slugger.
Marlins | Miller to pitch in AFL
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:42 -0700
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller will pitch for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League this year. He will be given a chance to win a spot in the starting rotation in Spring Training next year.
Marlins | Price to interview
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:41:05 -0700
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the Florida Marlins are expected to interview Philadelphia Phillies minor league consultant Bryan Price about their pitching coach opening.
Marlins | Sheffield interested
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:21:19 -0700
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield has told Florida Marlins players that he wants to end his career with the Marlins.
Marlins | Three coaches agree to one-year deals
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:37:46 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Florida Marlins have agreed to terms with hitting coach Jim Presley, bench coach Carlos Tosca and bullpen coordinator Pierre Arsenault on one-year contracts, according to USAToday.com.
Marlins | A. Gonzalez, Trahern outrighted
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:04:57 -0700
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins outrighted IF Andy Gonzalez and P Dallas Trahern to Triple-A New Orleans Friday, Oct. 9.
Marlins | Porter, Foster will not return
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:02:12 -0700
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins third base/outfield coach Bo Porter and bullpen coach Steve Foster declined offers to return for the 2010 season Friday, Oct. 9.
Marlins | Price, Willis pitching coach candidates?
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:57:36 -0700
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez speculates former Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Bryan Price, along with just-fired Cleveland Indians pitching coach Carl Willis, could succeed Mark Wiley as pitching coach for the Florida Marlins.