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• Marlins pitching prospect Jose Fernandez to throw bullpen today after dealing with tight hamstring

  Marlins pitching prospect Jose Fernandez will throw a bullpen today after taking a few days to deal with a tight hamstring. Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez said the team “backed off” for a couple of days to allow Fernandez’ hamstring to calm down. If everything goes well today Fernandez will throw [...]
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• Marlins first baseman Casey Kotchman could return soon; Ceda faces batters

  The Marlins and Nationals played to a 2-2 tie today in Viera. After the game, manager Mike Redmond gave a few injury updates on players he saw earlier in the day in Jupiter. Most signficant was first baseman Casey Kotchman, who played in a simulated game in Jupiter earlier today [...]
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• Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria writes “letter to our fans”

  Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria took out full-page ads in South Florida newspapers today containing a “letter to our fans.” Loria urges fans to stick with the team and to ignore the “vicious cycle of negativity” from the way some media members portrayed “our tough yet necessary decision” to trade away [...]
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• Pitcher Henderson Alvarez makes his first Marlins start today

  Here is today’s starting lineup for the Marlins in Viera against the Washington Nationals. Henderson Alvarez makes his first start for the Marlins. Rob Brantly is catching. 3B Chone Figgins CF Chris Coghlan DH Greg Dobbs LF Austin Kearns C Rob Brantly 1B Matt Downs SS Nick Green 2B Chris [...]
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• John Maine starts strong in attempt to claim fifth spot in Marlins rotation

  John Maine would have been happy just getting six outs, regardless of the runs he allowed. But the veteran pitcher, who is hoping to win a spot in the Marlins rotation, was even happier with having allowing one run on one hit – a David Freese wind-aided home run – [...]
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• Marlins’ Mike Redmond not making big deal of big league managerial debut; Giancarlo Stanton on fast track to get ready for WBC

  Marlins manager Mike Redmond said it was no big deal making out his first big league lineup card today. “I’m not nervous at all,” he said. “I’m excited. I’ve been through enough games in my life. I’m excited about watching these guys play, watching them compete. Getting to watch the [...]
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• Marlins-Cardinals kick off Grapefruit League season today at Roger Dean

  The Marlins Grapefruit League season starts today with the first of eight games against Roger Dean Stadium co-tenant St. Louis. Right-hander John Maine will open for the Marlins against the Cardinals’ right-hander Trevor Rosenthal. Here are the opening day lineups: MARLINS LF Juan Pierre 3B Placido Polanco RF Giancarlo Stanton [...]
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• Grapefruit League opener: Giancarlo Stanton will bat third Saturday for Marlins

  Right fielder Giancarlo Stanton will bat third Saturday in the Marlins’ Grapefruit League opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marlins manager Mike Redmond unveiled his position players today but he said he will unveil his batting order Saturday a few hours before the game. Juan Pierre will play left field, [...]
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• Marlins OF Justin Ruggiano waiting for results of MRI

  Outfielder Justin Ruggiano said he had an MRI yesterday on his sore lower back and is waiting for the results. Ruggiano, who came into camp as the front runner to start in center field, said the back was still tight today. The Marlins open their Grapefruit League action on Saturday. [...]
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• Marlins CF Justin Ruggiano out with sore back; Stanton hits in cage; pitching plans

  Center fielder Justin Ruggiano was forced to cut short his daily drills today because of lower back stiffness. He’s day to day. Ruggiano said he felt discomfort while fielding a ground ball. “Instead of pushing it today, I tried to come in and see if we can’t get it settled [...]
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