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• Miami Marlins nemesis, Atlanta’s Chipper Jones, to retire at end of season

  It’s fitting that Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced today that he will be retiring at the end of the season, considering the opponent. While Jones was making his announcement high above the field at the Braves’ spring training home in Lake Buena Vista, the Marlins were hitting in the [...]
  From Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post at Fetched: March 22, 2012, 1:04pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Marlins killer Chipper Jones calling it a career

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     KISSIMMEE -- Chipper Jones, who has done some serious damage to the Marlins during his long and illustrious career with the Braves, says this year will be his last. Jones announced his decision in a press conference preceding today's game between the Marlins and Braves.

     "When you talk about" [...]

  From Miami Herald: Fish Bytes at March 22, 2012, 12:05pm in Miami Marlins, MiamiHerald.com Blogs, Sports

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• Orel Hershiser says Marlins third baseman Hanley Ramirez poised for MVP-type year

  Terry Francona and Orel Hershiser gave their thoughts about the Miami Marlins today during an ESPN conference call. Hershiser said he thinks Hanley Ramirez is poise for an MVP-caliber season. Here’s an edited transcript of what they said: OREL HERSHISER: I love the acquisitions of the Marlins. Spent a lot [...]
  From Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post at Fetched: March 21, 2012, 5:32pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Parking at Marlins Park

  Even before a single game was played at Marlins Park, fans expressed concerns about the parking situation on and around the former Orange Bowl site. After the first exhibitions at the park, the Marlins finally realized that they needed to do a better job explaining the options to fans. To [...]

  From Fish@Bat: Blogging the Miami Marlins at March 21, 2012, 3:39pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Clock ticking for Morrison, Stanton and Dobbs

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      JUPITER -- It's two weeks exactly to Opening Night, and it would be accurate to say that for Logan Morrison, Mike Stanton and Greg Dobbs, the clock is ticking louder by the day. The three injured Marlins received medical clearance on Tuesday to resume "baseball activities," but that's' [...]

  From Miami Herald: Fish Bytes at March 21, 2012, 12:44pm in Miami Marlins, MiamiHerald.com Blogs, Sports

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• Broadway Joe Namath at Marlins game today

  He didn’t guarantee a Rays win but Broadway Joe Namath had a prime seat today for the Marlins-Rays game at Roger Dean Stadium. The NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath was a guest of Rays manager Joe Maddon, who grew up idolizing Namath. “For me personally, it’s quote a moment,’’ [...]
  From Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post at Fetched: March 20, 2012, 2:48pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Retired Braves ace John Smoltz heaps praise on Marlins ace Josh Johnson

  John Smoltz, the former Cy Young Award winner for the Braves, is in Marlins camp this week as part of MLB Network’s 30 Clubs in 30 Days episode on the Marlins. The Marlins segment will be televised Wednesday at 8 p.m. It will include reliever Edward Mujica giving a tour [...]
  From Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post at Fetched: March 20, 2012, 11:22am in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Awed parent says Greg Dobbs went above and beyond

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   JUPITER -- Received an email yesterday from Peter Walsh, a Miami attorney who wished to share a "feel-good story" involving the Marlins and, in particular, Greg Dobbs. I thought it was worth sharing, too. Here's what Walsh had to say:

     "Yesterday (Sunday), after the Cardinals game in Jupiter, they held a'" [...]
  From Miami Herald: Fish Bytes at March 20, 2012, 8:08am in Miami Marlins, MiamiHerald.com Blogs, Sports

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• Infielder Donovan Solano has shot to win Miami Marlins roster spot

  Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell might be the most recognizable newcomers to the Miami Marlins. But there’s a chance the opening-day roster will feature another name, a lesser known one. Infielder Donovan Solano — who will start at shortstop Tuesday against Tampa Bay — is batting .391 after [...]
  From Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post at Fetched: March 19, 2012, 6:56pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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• Grantland Takes a Sabermetric Look at the 2012 Marlins

  As part of their MLB Season Preview Grantland’s Jonah Keri looked at the 2012 Marlins from a Sabermetric perspective. His conclusions:

  IF EVERYTHING BREAKS RIGHT
  Reyes leads a massive offensive improvement, Johnson returns to Cy Young-caliber form, the aging and injury-wracked Phillies lose their iron grip on the division, and [...]

  From Fish@Bat: Blogging the Miami Marlins at March 19, 2012, 5:44pm in Miami Marlins, Sports

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