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• Jose Fernandez pitches. Jake Marisnick hits. Mike Redmond catches? (VIDEO)

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        JUPITER -- It was gray and chilly here this morning when Jose Fernandez took to the back fields and made a two-inning start against the Cardinals in a "B" game. Nothing too remarkable, other than the fact he somehow managed to sting the hands of the first [...]

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• Ruggiano looking for pilates instructor

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        JUPITER -- A doctor recommended pilates to Justin Ruggiano as a way to prevent further occurrences of the back problems that have caused him to miss the early part of Grapefruit League action.

         "I saw the doc yesterday and he said everything looked good," Ruggiano [...]

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• Loria-palooza Day 3: Marlins are "not a Triple A club"

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       JUPITER -- On Day 3 of a public relations blitz to address the uproar over the stripping of the roster, Marlins owner Jeffery Loria addressed the media at the team's spring training headquarters. Here's his latest Q & A with media:

       Loria: "I fulfilled my promise in" [...]

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• AUDIO: Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria discusses Stanton, trades, franchise's future

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  Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria met with about a dozen sports writers Monday night inside the Diamond Club at Marlins Park in his first interview since the dismantling of the 2012 roster.

  Among the many topics covered, Loria discussed the future with All-Star right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, why the team traded Mark [...]

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• It's a 20-year reunion for Mike Redmond, Fredi Gonzalez and Carlos Tosca

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      LAKE BUENA VISTA -- There were hugs and handshakes behind the batting cage a moment ago when rookie Marlins manager Mike Redmond had a chance to reunite with two people he said were instrumental in his baseball development: Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and bench coach Carlos Tosca.

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• Jeffrey Loria's "Letter to our Fans"

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         VIERA -- Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria took out a full-page ad in all three major South Florida daily newspapers on Sunday in which he explained not only the team's decision-making, but appealed to fans to stay the course with the franchise. Loria also plans to speak with' [...]

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• Foul tip breaks catcher Jeff Mathis' collarbone

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      JUPITER -- The Marlins won their first Grapefruit League game on Saturday but suffered a signifcant loss in the process when a foul tip broke the right collarbone of catcher Jeff Mathis.

       Mathis was not only expected to serve as the principle backup for Rob Brantly, but [...]

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• John Maine pleased with first outing (w/video)

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      JUPITER -- First spring outings were never John Maine's cup of tea, according to the right-hander. But Maine, who is trying to revive his major league career with the Marlins, passed his first test Saturday with a solid debut against the Cardinals.

       Maine completed his allotted two [...]

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• Will Marlins win Grapefruit League title? Don't laugh.

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       JUPITER -- Not that it matters, but don't be surprised if the Marlins look like champions this spring. Teams earmarked for mediocrity often do. With so many roster spots up for grabs, the Grapefruit League games actually matter for many.

        "We don't have a lot of" [...]

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• Redmond ready for Grapefruit League play, says Stanton will hit third Saturday; plus Ruggiano update

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  JUPITER -- The first phase of Spring Training is officially in the books. The second phase -- game action -- begins Saturday with the Marlins taking on the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium.

  Manager Mike Redmond wasn't ready to reveal his batting order just yet, but he did share his lineup:' [...]

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