SPORTS

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BEST MARLINS PLAYER

WINNER
Miguel Cabrera
The third baseman from Maracay, Venezuela, crushed balls all through spring training. It'll be good to see him in full-mode stadium action today, when the Marlins have their home opener.

RUNNER-UP
Dontrelle Willis
The whippersnapper pitcher hit a little bump on the mound late last year after being arrested in South Beach for drunk driving. But we still love you, D-Train. Party on. Not!

BEST DOLPHIN PLAYER

WINNER
Jason Taylor
The defensive end bested linebacker this year in our list. This category came out vice-versa last year. But what's a little competition between friends (and brothers in law)?

RUNNER-UP
Zach Thomas

BEST HEAT PLAYER

WINNER
Dwyane Wade
Will the 6-4 guard with a bum shoulder help the Heat make it to the playoffs? Maybe, with bud Shaq back in the house.

RUNNER-UP
Shaquille O'Neal
A torn cartilage in the left knee couldn't keep a big center down (reminder: he's 7-1, 325 pounds). If only No. 32 could get those free throws under control ...

BEST PANTHERS PLAYER

WINNER
Olli Jokinen
Pronounced OH-lee YOH-kuh-nehn, the 28-year-old center from Kuopio, Finland, has been the captain of the Panthers since 2003. He really gained fans when he broke the team record for most game-winning goals (24) on Oct. 21, 2006.

RUNNER-UP
Jay Bouwmeester

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