Marlins | Contract offer reportedly made to Yoenis Cespedes

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:12:11 -0800

The Miami Marlins have reportedly offered Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes a contract that is worth less than $40 million.

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Marlins | Logan Morrison changes uniform numbers

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:56:05 -0800

Miami Marlins OF Logan Morrison will wear No. 5 this year, making him the first player in franchise history to wear the number. The organization had previously retired No. 5 after original team president Carl Barger passed away, because his favorite player had been Joe DiMaggio. Barger's memory will now be commemorated with a plaque inside the new ballpark. Morrison wore No. 20 last season.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: The Miami Herald - Clark Spencer

Marlins | Carlos Zambrano throwing hard

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:05 -0800

Miami Marlins SP Carlos Zambrano was reportedly clocked at 94-95 mph over the winter.

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Marlins | Ozzie Guillen says Yoenis Cespedes a gamble

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:31 -0800

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen is impressed with Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes but admitted that the raw outfielder is a bit of a gamble if the Marlins were to sign him. "There are a lot of question marks out there," Guillen said. "How's he going to handle major league pitching? We don't know. How's he going to handle major league media? We don't know. There are a lot of ifs. Whoever signs him is gambling." Cespedes could require as much as $60 million to sign, too.

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Marlins | Josh Johnson shows up early

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:51 -0800

Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) has arrived to spring training camp a bit early this year after missing most of last season with a shoulder injury. He will throw off a mound Friday, Feb. 10, and he is expected to start on opening day.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Capozzi

Marlins | Hanley Ramirez expected to participate in full

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:27 -0800

Miami Marlins 3B Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is expected to be ready to fully partake in spring training drills after having offseason shoulder surgery. 2B Omar Infante said Ramirez still isn't thrilled about changing positions, though. "He's not happy," said Infante, who spoke to Ramirez two weeks ago. "He doesn't want to move but he knows he has to move for Reyes."

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Marlins | Omar Infante dealing with elbow pain

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:01:10 -0800

Miami Marlins 2B Omar Infante (elbow) is currently working his way through some mild soreness in his right elbow, and the pain is described as tendonitis. Infante felt some pain last month after lifting weights. However, he expects to be fully ready for spring training in a few weeks. His throwing arm felt fine while fielding grounders Thursday, Feb. 9.

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Marlins | Emilio Bonifacio has grasp on CF job for now

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:36 -0800

Miami Marlins OF Emilio Bonifacio is slated to serve as the team's starting center fielder for now, but that could change if the team lands prized Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes.

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Marlins | Yoenis Cespedes gets tour of new stadium

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:51:25 -0800

The Miami Marlins treated Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes to an oceanside lunch Wednesday, Feb. 8, before giving him a tour of their new $151 million stadium. "Obviously as a Cuban playing here in Miami, it could be an interesting situation," baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have also expressed a serious interest in Cespedes, with several other teams including the Cleveland Indians also showing an interest.

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Marlins | Hanley Ramirez had trouble driving the ball

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:17:15 -0800

Miami Marlins 3B Hanley Ramirez had trouble lifting the ball to left field last season, and he became more of an opposite-field fly ball hitter. He also had trouble driving fastballs, sinkers and cutters thrown up in the strike zone. Ramirez hit .420 with 66 hits and nine home runs in 2009 and 2010 with high pitches. Last year, he hit just .256 with 11 hits and two home runs.

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Marlins | Emilio Bonifacio wins arbitration case

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:52 -0800

Miami Marlins OF Emilio Bonifacio was awarded $2.2 million in his salary arbitration case Tuesday, Feb. 7. The team was offering him $1.9 million.

Comment (1) | Share: | Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Capozzi

Marlins | Yoenis Cespedes interested in team

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:37 -0800

Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes said he would welcome the opportunity to play for the Miami Marlins, and he will meet with them Wednesday, Feb. 8. "It would be good (to play here)," Cespedes said. "There are a lot of Cubans and they would support me a lot. Hopefully I can play for the Marlins." He will return to the Dominican Republic in a few days and then he must obtain a working Visa before he can work in the U.S.

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Marlins | Yoenis Cespedes could leave with offer

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:35:54 -0800

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins team president David Samson said Tuesday, Feb. 7, that Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes will meet with the team Wednesday, Feb. 8, and he might be offered a contract. "I don't know how tomorrow will go," Samson said. "But it would not surprise me if it ended with an offer. We want him, but don't need him. The difference is this: When you want a player, you aggressively go out and try to sign him. When you need him, that's when negotiations get very one-sided."

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Marlins | Favorites for Yoenis Cespedes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:54:34 -0800

An American League source said the Miami Marlins are the current favorite to sign Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes, who will meet with the Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Marlins | Emilio Bonifacio completes arbitration hearing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:44:55 -0800

Miami Marlins INF/OF Emilio Bonifacio completed his arbitration hearing with the team Tuesday, Feb. 7, where he asked for $2.2 million, with the team countering with a figure of $1.95 million. A decision is expected to come Wednesday, Feb. 8.

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Marlins | Expected to meet with Yoenis Cespedes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:12:22 -0800

The Miami Marlins are expected to meet with Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes for a tour of their new stadium Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Capozzi

Marlins | Anibal Sanchez wins arbitration case

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:26:27 -0800

Miami Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez won his arbitration hearing and will make $8 million in 2012. The team offered $6.9 million.

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Marlins | Anibal Sanchez completes arbitration case

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:22:19 -0800

Miami Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez and the team completed a salary arbitration hearing Friday, Feb. 3, and a decision is expected Saturday, Feb. 4. He is asking for $8 million, while the team countered with $6.9 million.

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Marlins | No long-term offer for Anibal Sanchez

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:11 -0800

The Miami Marlins will not make a long-term contract offer to SP Anibal Sanchez this year. However, the two sides could approach the topic after the 2012 season.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Capozzi

Marlins | No rush to extend Mike Stanton

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:38 -0800

Miami Marlins president David Samson said the team is in no hurry to sign OF Mike Stanton to a multi-year deal.

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Marlins | Josh Johnson ready

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:59 -0800

Miami Marlins president David Samson said SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) is throwing off a mound twice a week without any restrictions. "He wants 35 starts," Samson said. "He's ready for a full season."

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Marlins | Hanley Ramirez looking good

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:28 -0800

Miami Marlins president David Samson said 3B Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is looking good and has progressed in his rehab from shoulder surgery. "Looks great, feels great, ready for opening day. Been working to rehab very hard…He keeps getting checked out by the doctor and he keeps looking good," Samson said.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Marlins | Juan Carlos Oviedo likely to be in ST

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:22:21 -0800

Miami Marlins president David Samson said RP Juan Carlos Oviedo remains in the Dominican Republic but will likely be with the team in spring training. However, Oviedo is unlikely to be on the opening day roster, and there is a chance that the league will suspend him.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Marlins | Yoenis Cespedes to meet with team

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:01 -0800

The Miami Marlins are likely to meet with Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes within the next week.

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Marlins | Broadcaster thinks Matt Dominguez needs swing altered

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:10:20 -0800

Miami Marlins Triple-A New Orleans broadcaster Ron Swoboda thinks Marlins 3B Matt Dominguez needs a major swing adjustment to excel in the majors. "He's got to fix it to make it shorter and quicker to the ball," Swoboda said. "He kind of pushes the bat through the zone and he's long to the ball. He's a smart kid. He's got an absolutely optimum attitude. The guy can play that position, but you have to hit a little bit there and you have to hit with some power or you can't play there."

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Marlins | Orlando Mercado signs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:24 -0800

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent C Orlando Mercado (Dodgers) to a minor league deal Friday, Jan. 27.

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Marlins | Yoenis Cespedes would be willing to play

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:07:45 -0800

Updating a previous item, reports that Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes does not want to sign with the Miami Marlins are untrue, according to an industry source.

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Marlins | Josh Johnson feels good

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:35:57 -0800

Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) said he "felt good" Wednesday, Jan. 25, after throwing off a mound Tuesday, Jan. 24, for the first time since September. He threw 27 to 29 fastballs Tuesday, and he will do the same workout later this week and then move to "bullpen sessions" three times a week starting next week. Johnson has been working with physical therapists in the offseason to strengthen his upper body.

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Marlins | Austin Kearns signs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:22:03 -0800

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent OF Austin Kearns (Indians) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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Marlins | Briefly considered trading Hanley Ramirez

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:37 -0800

The Miami Marlins briefly considered trading 3B Hanley Ramirez in order to free up some money to try to sign 1B Prince Fielder but decided against that idea.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman