Craig Counsell has wrong kind of history set in sights (Yahoo! Sports)

Craig Counsell doesn't have to worry with how he'll be remembered as a ballplayer. Not after his lasting legacy was secured the moment he ran home as a rookie with the winning run for the Florida Marlins over the Cleveland … Continue reading →

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Marlins to open new ballpark with two exhibition games against the Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

The Florida Marlins will open their new ballpark against the team it defeated for its last World Series Championship, according to the Orlando-Sentinel. The New York Yankees, the 2003 World Series runner-up, are scheduled to play the Marlins for two exhibition games on April 1-2,...

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MLB Notebook: Cubs activate Zembrano, Tigers activate Guillen (Yahoo! Sports)

The Chicago Cubs activated Carlos Zambrano from the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday's game against the Florida Marlins. Reliever Chris Carpenter was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Zambrano, 6-4 with a 4.34 ERA, was sidelined since July 1 because of lower back soreness.

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Philadelphia Phillies’ success is proof that spending pays: Fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After watching the Philadelphia Phillies pound the Florida Marlins 9-1 and then 8-1, I'm becoming less and less patient with the Marlins nickle-and-dime management. The team of Jeffrey Loria, David Samson and Larry Beinfest brought a championship to South Florida in 2003, but...

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The Juice: Gonzalez says ‘Aloha’ to Mr. Hand with home run (Yahoo! Sports)

Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Doesn't that make it our time?: Florida Marlins left-hander Brad Hand deserved better in his major league debut. But, … Continue reading →

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Will MLB add ‘Buster Posey Rule’ now? A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Wednesday, May 25, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey suffered a fracture of a bone in his lower left leg . The injury happened when Florida Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins tried to score while Posey blocked the plate.

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Indians continue to surprise as baseball’s best team: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia Phillies have stood alone in the National League for much of the season. Despite their recent struggles, the Phillies remain on top in the NL, despite threats from the Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants.

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Shields dominates Marlins, helps Rays snap skid: A fan’s review (Associated Content)

James Shields threw a complete game shutout against the Florida Marlins on Sunday May 22, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-0 victory. Shields threw 126 pitches, allowing only three hits and one walk, while striking out 13, tying the Rays team record for strikeouts in a single...

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Series against Rays highlights 2011 interleague schedule for Marlins: A fan’s outlook (Associated Content)

The Florida Marlins will begin the first of six interleague match-ups for the 2011 MLB season this coming Friday, May 20, when they host the Tampa Bay Rays for their Sunshine State duel known as the "Citrus Series." Like the 2008 MLB season, the series between the 24-16...

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Is Javier Vazquez a $7 million bust for the Florida Marlins? A fan’s perspective (Associated Content)

When Javier Vazquez let the ball squirt out of his glove in the top of the third inning of a 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, May 9, while covering home plate, allowing Placido Polanco to score the third run of the frame, he not only effectively lost the game for...

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