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Ozzie Guillen to manage Marlins in '11?
There is a lot of speculation about the future of Ozzie Guillen on the South Side, with most people thinking his "irreparable" relationship with GM Kenny Williams will force the two to split. Guillen's contract holds a club option for 2012, so he has nothing guaranteed beyond next season. Guillen...
Cubs' Tyler Colvin struck by bat, in stable condition
Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin was hit by a broken bat in the second inning of the Marlins game today, leaving the game to be examined at a local hospital. Colvin, was hit in the chest scoring from third, but was removed in the bottom of the inning. Colvin, who is hitting .254 with a .316 OBP in his...
Nationals' Nyjer Morgan could be suspended 13-15 games
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been suspended for eight games following a series of incidents which included a bench clearing brawl earlier this week. Morgan was also punished for unnecessarily running into Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson and also comments directed at Marlins fans. Morgan...
NL Managerial Openings
Let's take a look at some of the managerial openings around baseball and who could be filling them next season: Braves: The Braves are 2 games ahead of the Phillies for first place in the AL East, fresh off acquiring Derrek Lee and Rick Ankiel. The team is trying to win one more for manager Bobby...
Source: Bo Porter favorite for Marlins position
Multiple NL sources have informed me that Diamondbacks third base coach Bo Porter is the overwhelming favorite for the Marlins managerial position. Rarely do we see coaches jump teams midseason, but it is not all that odd if you think that players do it all season long. Porter spent five seasons...
Marlins to interview at least two for managerial position
The Marlins' first round of interviews for the managerial position will happen this weekend, according to FOXSports.com. The two candidates from outside the organization are front-runner Bobby Valentine and Diamondbacks third base coach Bo Porter. The team will also interview interim manager Edwin...
Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez, replace with Triple-A skipper
The Marlins announced today that they have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez along with bench coach Carlos Tosca and hitting coach Jim Presley. The move comes after the team posted a 34-36 record to start the season, in no way out of the race. "It is never easy to make a change in managers," Marlins...
Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez on hot seat?
Foxsports.com is reporting that Marlins owner Jeff Loria is very unhappy with the current state of the team, leading some to suggest that manager Fredi Gonzalez's manager position may be in jeopardy. Loria told reporters that he fully expects his team to make the postseason, even suggesting that...
Notable top prospects playing well
The top prospects of 2010 may be one of the best young groups of talent nearing the majors. Let's take a look at some of the more notable top prospects playing well early this season. Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Nationals: Strasburg has made two starts (one during a rain-shortened game) and owns a 1.23...
Mets designate Mike Jacobs for assignment
The Mets announced that they have designated first baseman Mike Jacobs for assignment. Jacobs hit .208 in seven games this season before being reassigned, a disappointing action considering he was in the mix to beat out Daniel Murphy for the first base job. Jacobs was traded to the Royals for Leo...
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