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It may have been just a formality, but the Marlins appear to have cleared their last legal hurdle for a new stadium. On Friday in Miami-Dade Court, Circuit Judge Jeri Beth Cohen signed an order saying that a voter referendum was not required for the 37,000-seat stadium's financing plan.
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The Florida Marlins today announced that effective immediately the Marlins official website can be accessed at its new domain name - Marlins.com.
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The Marlins added four players to their 40-man roster on Thursday, selecting the contract of catcher Brett Hayes, as well as right-handed pitchers Chris Leroux, Dallas Trahern and Tim Wood, it was announced by Larry Beinfest, president of baseball operations.
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If the Marlins are unable to swing a deal for a catcher, the club is preparing to go into Spring Training with John Baker as the starter.
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Looking to free up 40-man roster space, the Marlins on Tuesday placed catcher Mike Rabelo on outright waivers, according to multiple MLB sources.
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As active as the Marlins have already been on the trade front, they're staying equally busy coming up with ideas moving forward to what they believe will be an exciting 2009.
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On Monday, while Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols took home his second NL MVP -- as voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America -- Hanley Ramirez came in 11th place with 55 total points. The Dominican Republic native received two fourth-, fifth-, sixth-, eighth- and ninth-place votes, as well as a seventh-place vote and five 10th-place votes.
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In this week's edition of the mailbag, Marlins beat reporter Joe Frisaro answers questions about the trade that sent Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham to Washington.
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During his tenure with the Marlins, Carl Pavano was a big contributor on a World Series championship team, and he also enjoyed an 18-win season. Now that Pavano is a free agent, there is a legitimate chance that he could return to Florida.
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Because of their financial limitations, the Marlins aren't expected to make a big splash in the free-agent market. But the big moves the club has already made gives the franchise payroll flexibility.
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Looking for a big, strong, power-armed right-hander who could possibly wear the "closer of the future" label? Then Jose Ceda just might be your guy.
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Accolades and awards are piling up for Hanley Ramirez. You can add a Silver Slugger to the growing list of achievements for the Marlins' shortstop.
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Reliever Kevin Gregg, who had 29 saves in 38 opportunities, has been traded from the Marlins to the Cubs for pitcher Jose Ceda.
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Fredi Gonzalez, who guided a young Marlins team to 85 wins -- the third most in franchise history -- finished third place in the 2008 National League Manager of the Year voting.
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As promised, the balance of power is shifting on the Marlins' roster. It was necessary, the organization claims, as the team swings from being a power-producing lineup to more of a pitching, speed and defense squad.
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Henry Owens, who missed all of 2008 while recovering from right shoulder surgery, received a 50-game suspension on Tuesday for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.
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he Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance against the Marlins over the team's decision not to give per diems to players at the team's Spring Training facility while Florida was at home.
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The Nationals acquired left-handed starter Scott Olsen and power-hitting outfielder Josh Willingham from the Marlins on Tuesday in a five-player trade that sent second basemen Emilio Bonifacio and Jake Smolinski and right-hander P.J. Dean to the Marlins.
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On Tuesday morning, the Marlins announced they obtained second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, along with two prospects, for left-hander Scott Olsen and left fielder Josh Willingham.
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On the trading block since the World Series ended, Scott Olsen on Tuesday morning was just happy the speculation was over. The Marlins and Nationals reached agreement on a five-player trade on Monday, and it was announced late Tuesday morning.
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The Florida Marlins today announced they have acquired infielder Emilio Bonifacio, right-handed pitcher PJ Dean and infielder Jacob Smolinski from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham. The announcement was made by Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest.