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Monday, March 08, 2010

The Marlins are giving prospects Logan Morrison and Gaby Sanchez every chance to win the first base job this spring, but they have a backup plan if those two prospects fail to show they're ready.Infielder Jorge Jimenez arrived in camp competing for a bench spot, but he could wind up starting at third base and moving Jorge Cantu to first base."Who knows—Jimenez may win the job. We've got that kind of flexibility," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Let's not put it out of the realm of possibility. If he plays good, he could play third and put Jorge at first. It fits." Jimenez was taken by Houston in the Rule 5 draft (from the Red Sox) in December but was immediately traded to the Marlins to complete the Matt Lindstrom trade. Jimenez played 126 games at third...

Monday, March 08, 2010

John Maine struck out the final batter he faced, which made it easier to leave the game in the middle of an inning. Maine threw 1 2-3 innings in his spring debut Monday, finishing with four strikeouts in the New York Mets' 11-2 victory over a Florida Marlins split-squad. "I was pleased," said Maine, who allowed one run, two hits and one walk.

Monday, March 08, 2010

The line score, while not pretty, wasn't as important to Washington Nationals left-hander Scott Olsen as how his surgically repaired shoulder felt in its first test. Olsen, making his first start since season-ending surgery last July, threw two innings in the Nationals' 11-2 loss against a Florida Marlins split squad Monday.

Monday, March 08, 2010

Florida Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin learned a scary lesson over the weekend. Maybin said his strained left groin felt better Monday, but he'll miss at least a few spring training games. He was hurt rounding third base while scoring from first on a double Sunday against St. Louis. "I was trying to hit another gear," Maybin said.

Monday, March 08, 2010

Josh Beckett, the 29-year-old hurler who has won 106 games and lost only 68 since he debuted in the big leagues...

Monday, March 08, 2010

It appears that Hank Blalock is getting closer to signing a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the St.

Sunday, March 07, 2010

Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin strained his left groin during the eighth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' 7-4 victory over Florida on Sunday. Maybin was injured while stepping on third base as he was trying to score from first on Donnie Murphy's double. He hobbled home before being escorted to the clubhouse by a trainer.

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Marlins ace Josh Johnson started earning his $39 million contract Saturday: He struck out Albert Pujols looking to end a perfect first inning. Making his first start since signing his four-year deal in January, Johnson allowed two earned runs in two innings in Florida's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.