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Hundreds Protest At Site Of New Marlins Stadium

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:16:48 GMT

Hundreds of protesters lined up outside the construction site of the new Marlins Stadium in Little Havana on Tuesday. The protesters were angry over who's not being hired for construction work, saying the locals are not getting their fair share of the construction jobs.

Marlins' Coghlan Wins NL Rookie Of The Year

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:45:01 GMT

Florida Marlins' left fielder Chris Coghlan won the Jackie Robinson rookie of the year award for the National League on Monday, with Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey taking the AL honor.

Hermida Traded To Boston

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:08:39 GMT

The Florida Marlins are big on players who outperform their contract, which is why outfielder Jeremy Hermida is bound for Boston.

Marlins Announce 2010 Coaching Staff

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:33 GMT

The Florida Marlins announced their 2010 coaching staff on Friday, with additions of pitching Coach Randy St. Claire, first base/outfield coach Dave Collins, third base/infield coach Josue Espada and bullpen coach Reid Cornelius.

I Team: Marlins Construction Contaminates Canal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:12:49 GMT

No project in the City of Miami has been more controversial than the decision to build a new stadium for the Florida Marlins. Debated for more than a decade and the subject of numerous lawsuits, the Marlins finally won their fight in March when both the city and county approved plans for a 37,000 seat, retractable roof stadium.

Hard Hat Tour: Marlins Stadium At 100 Days

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:50:32 GMT

Grab your hard hat. The Florida Marlins hosted a hard hat tour of the new Marlins Ballpark in Miami. While it's far from being ready for the first pitch, the ballpark has come a long way just 100 days after construction began.
The Florida Marlins broke ground on the new 37,000 seat stadium in mid-July. Since then, the new stadium has been slowly coming to life ahead of its opening day in April 2012.

Appeals Court Denies Braman's Stadium Appeal

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:42:10 GMT

Even as work has already started on the new Marlins baseball stadium, Miami car dealer Norman Braman has continued to fight the stadium's construction. But, Braman's appeal was dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.

3 Marlins Coaches Agree To 2010 Contracts

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:05:22 GMT

Three Florida Marlins coaches agreed to 2010 contracts on Friday three days after uncertainty surrounding manager Fredi Gonzalez' job was cleared up.

AP Source: Gonzalez To Stay As Marlins' Manager

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:16:32 GMT

It appears Fredi Gonzalez will stay as manager of the Florida Marlins. A person familiar with discussions within the organization told The Associated Press of the decision Tuesday. The person didn't want to be identified because the Marlins have declined to say whether Gonzalez will return next year. An announcement from the team was expected later Tuesday.

Fredi Gonzalez Out As Marlins Manager?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:05:13 GMT

The Florida Marlins have declined to address whether manager Fredi Gonzalez will return next season.