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Ross continues to steadily improve

MIAMI -- For a team that preaches the importance of pitching, speed and defense, it's easy to see why the Marlins are so high on outfielder Cody Ross. A fan favorite for playing hard and collecting timely hits, Ross comes off a career season in 2009. ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cody Ross,  National League,  Mike Fontenot,  Willie Mays,  Cameron Maybin

Hanley could hold his own in MVP race

MIAMI -- To the Marlins, Hanley Ramirez is the club's clear-cut Most Valuable Player. There is little dispute from within the organization or those who follow the team. For three consecutive seasons, the South Florida chapter of the Baseball Writers' ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Hanley Ramirez,  National League,  American League,  Albert Pujols,  Miguel Cabrera

Marlins' Johnson facing one-year deal

MIAMI -- A couple of conversations that lasted roughly a half hour appear to have changed Josh Johnson's long-term future with the Marlins. Talks between the Marlins and Matt Sosnick, Johnson's agent, reached an impasse on Friday when both sides ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Josh Johnson (baseball),  Major League Baseball,  Philadelphia Phillies,  National League

Marlins brass tour Target Field

This is part of an MLB.com/Marlins.com exclusive series with Marlins president David Samson chronicling the progress and developments of the new retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in 2012. Throughout the series, which will run weekly ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  David Samson,  National Basketball Association

Inbox: Meyer has bright Florida future

Will Dan Meyer stay with the Marlins? If so, could he become the closer, or would he stay in the setup role? -- Lyle G., Swedesboro, N.J. Since he's not yet in his arbitration years, Meyer remains under club control. Based on how he performed in 2009, ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dan Meyer (baseball),  Jorge Cantu,  Cameron Maybin,  Dan Uggla,  National League

First or third, Sanchez wants to succeed

Not that Sanchez aspires to pattern himself after any one player, but he and Cantu share some common ground. Cantu is one of those quiet run producers who gives you quality at-bats with little fanfare. Like Cantu, who drove in 100 runs for the Marlins ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: University of Miami,  Bill James,  Nick Johnson

Inbox: Any moves on the horizon?

If the Marlins do want to trade Dan Uggla, why don't they go for a guy like Adrian Gonzalez? He brings the veteran lefty power at first base that we lose with Nick Johnson becoming a free agent. An Uggla-Gonzalez trade is pretty fair and helps both ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dan Uggla,  Adrian Gonzalez,  Nick Johnson,  Jorge Cantu,  Gaby Sanchez

New stadium creating jobs in Miami

This is part of an MLB.com/Marlins.com exclusive series with Marlins president David Samson chronicling the progress and developments of the new retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in 2012. Throughout the series, which will run weekly ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  13 Nov 2009
Related Topics: David Samson,  Major League Baseball

Hanley wins second Silver Slugger

MIAMI -- Switching spots in the batting order didn't change the Silver Slugger Award results for National League shortstops. On Thursday, Hanley Ramirez was announced as a repeat winner of the Silver Slugger Award. Primarily a leadoff hitter his first ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National League,  Hanley Ramirez,  Major League Baseball,  Joe Mauer,  American League

Inbox: How close to playoff return?

I know it is hard, but if we want to win next year, we should keep the team as it is presently constituted. That can be a World Series championship team, for sure. If we trade for a pitcher like Javier Vazquez to help our young guys, we can win. And ...

From JOE FRISARO, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Florida Panthers,  Javier Vazquez,  Hanley Ramirez,  Josh Johnson (baseball),  Jorge Cantu

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