http://www.sportsnipe.com Florida Marlins, Team News, Updates, and Stats from all sports sources, updated continually. http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048867/johnson-wanted-fouryear-deal-espn.html Johnson wanted four-year dealESPNThere will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday. ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048866/st-louis-cardinals-announce-season-ticket-pricing.html St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048689/peter-gammons-on-marlins.html I don't how many of you can see all of this since it is pay for view, but if you can, Mr. Gammons speaks highly of the Marlins organization.  While I could quibble with a point or two, it is a very nice article about the Marlins. Since it is pay for view, I can only highlight so much.  So here goes: Marlins aren't your typical small-market team. It is about the Marlins and their seven-year record vis-à-vis their divisional rivals in New York, not to mention the Braves and the fact that Florida has finished ahead of Atlanta in each of the past two seasons. --- It's bad enough to have the Yankees and Phillies staring at them, but the fact remains that in the last seven years the Mets have won fewer games and had fewer winning seasons than the Marlins. And that in 2008 and 2009 the Braves won fewer games than the Marlins. Basically Mr. Gammons likes Beinfest and his team of scouts.  I do too.  Sure, they miss one every now and then, but their overall track record is quite stellar. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048683/nationals-finalize-coaching-staff.html Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have finalized their coaching staff for Jim Riggleman, who was officially named manager last Thursday after serving in an interim role for the second half of this past season. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047935/those-damn-yankees-hullabaloo-online.html Those Damn YankeesThe Hullabaloo OnlineIn 2003, the Florida Marlins - $48 million - soundly defeated the Yankees - $150 million. 2005 belonged to the Chicago White Sox - 13th. ...and more » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047934/hospitality-company-centerplate-to-buy-boston-culinary-reuters.html Hospitality company Centerplate to buy Boston CulinaryReutersAdding Boston Culinary and its accounts with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, Florida Marlins of Major league Baseball and Florida ...and more » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047933/florida-marlins-40man-roster-finalized-sunsentinelcom.html Florida Marlins: 40-man roster finalizedSun-Sentinel.comThe Marlins have finalized their 40-man roster ahead of next month's Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings. They used all five available spots in adding ...and more » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047062/marlins-could-fill-gaps-free-agents.html Though the Marlins will not be in the running for the big free-agent prizes, that doesn't mean they can't use the market to get into the playoffs for the first time since 2003. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047061/marlins-unveil-spring-training-schedule.html The Marlins announced their Spring Training schedule on Friday, a 33-game exhibition slate that will see them play the Red Sox, Mets, Cardinals and the University of Miami, among others. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047060/florida-winter-baseball-league-dead.html Photi was the first to catch this, or maybe he wasn't, but he was the first one I saw and therefore it makes him first around here.  (We don't have really high standards where this is concerned.  Okay, maybe GameFish does, but I don't.)  Back to the message, the Florida Winter Baseball League has closed up shop for now. Find all the links about it here. Bye Bye Diamantes? Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047059/marlins-make-offer-to-ross-gload.html The Marlins looked it over and wondered if they could get Ross Gload for Wes Helms money.  The Marlins have extended an offer to Ross Gload, their top left-handed hitter off the bench last season when he led the majors in pinch hits. The offer is thought to be similar to the one received last year by Wes Helms, who agreed to a two-year deal for $1.9 million.  Gload said toward he end of the season that he would prefer to remain with the Marlins, especially if he could work out a deal early in the free agency process, thus relieving him of any uncertainty.The Marlins' exclusive negotiating window with Gload closes at midnight Friday, at which point any team can start discussing financial terms with the free agent I'm kinda pressed for time here, but if the Marlins can signed him, I'm all for it.  Pinch hitting is really tough, and I don't think most understand hard it is.  Gload is good at it, actually, very good.  While past results don't guarantee future performance, I am hard pressed to think of another left-handed bat who can hit coming off the bench and would do better, in our price range.   Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047058/olney-cash-grab-in-free-agency.html During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045976/marlins-setting-40man-roster-today.html Going into the winter meetings, the 40-man roster has to be secured today. As the 40-man stands, there are 35 players on it.  Now, there is no possible way it be at 40 at the end of the day.  The Marlins front office never maxis out.  However, the reason there could be additions is because the Rule 5 draft takes place on the final day of the winter meetings.  In order for a player to eligible he either has to have four years of service time after being signed at the age of 19 or should he have been signed at the age of 18 he would need five years to qualify. The Marlins will probably only add about three players to roster in order to protect them. Could be wrong on this and have completely misjudged the number.  However, if those you of who study the minors want to give your informed opinions have at it, I'm all ears. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045498/florida-marlins-spring-schedule-fish-stripes-blog.html Florida Marlins Spring ScheduleFish Stripes (blog)by craig on Nov 20, 2009 10:07 AM EST in News 0 comments In case you were wondering, the Marlins only play one night game in Jupiter. ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045497/marlins-brass-tour-target-field.html Marlins brass tour Target Field Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045496/florida-marlins-spring-schedule.html The Marlins have released their spring training schedule. Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. In case you were wondering, the Marlins only play one night game in Jupiter. And I am guessing a couple of you were, looking at you Spud and LadyFish.  The game will be against the Mets on March 18th and starting at 7:05 p.m.  If I had to guess why there are so few, to nonexistent, ones at night games this spring becauses it messes up the tee times.  While for veterans they can probably just blow it off, those who are hoping for a spot on the roster can't. It reminds of the story of when John Smoltz who was with the Red Sox at the time and they were playing the Braves in spring training.  Smoltz went to the Braves locker room to renew old acquaintances,  He showed up wearing shorts and a polo type shirt.  He spent his time reliving old stories of the past with the ones who were a part of the Braves when the stories took place.  Eventually the laughter came to an end when one of the Braves coaches said it was time to hit the field. A couple of the Braves players said to Smoltz: Don't you have to get dressed for the game?  To which he replied: No.  I'm playing golf with Tiger Woods today.  Nothing like being a first ballot Hall of Famer. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045038/baseball-by-book.html Baseball by the Book? "When you come into baseball," Sparky Anderson said, "I don't care what organization, they give you a manual telling you how to play. If you read it, you're in trouble." Red Smith. March 17,1970 I wonder if they still do this, or maybe something similar. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044862/hoppers-to-play-marlins-in-april-exhibition-game-greensboro-news-amp-record.html Hoppers to play Marlins in April exhibition gameGreensboro News & RecordThe Florida Marlins will play an exhibition game at NewBridge Bank Park in April and face their Single A affiliate, the Greensboro Grasshoppers, ...Marlins to visit Hoppers in 2010 The Business Journal of the Greater Triad AreaTriad Business JournalOpening Day 2010 To Be A Big Splash At Newbridge Bank ParkOurSports Central (press release)all 8 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042361/todays-supposed-fish-stories.html While Selig whines about the bad economy and about how some teams (who he wouldn't identify) lost money last season, ESPN's Jayson Stark calculates that not only each club makes more money than you could dream possible, but also that teams like the Marlins who annually keep a huge chunk of their revenue-sharing cash instead of pumping it towards the players should be charged a tax on the difference.Juan C. speculates on who will fill up the 40-man roster before the Rule 5 draft cutoff deadline of tomorrow.The Marlins will be hopping to Greensboro on April 3th.The Hurk is playing winter ball in the land of mofongo. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041203/rays-add-3-to-40man-roster-activate-pena-from-dl.html Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040543/tim-lincecum-wins-second-consecutive-nl-cy-young.html Tim Lincecum had fewer first-place votes than Adam Wainwright, fewer second-place votes than Chris Carpenter, and fewer victories than any pitcher to win the award in a non-strike season. But none of that stopped him from being awarded the Cy Young by the Baseball Writers Association of America for the second consecutive year: Lincecum repeated as the National League Cy Young Award winner, besting St. Louis right-handers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright despite getting fewer first-place selections than Wainwright in the vote conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and announced on Thursday. Lincecum (15-7, 2.48 ERA, 261 strikeouts) received 11 first-place votes and 100 points. Carpenter (17-4, 2.24 ERA, 144 strikeouts) finished second with nine first-place votes and 94 points, followed by Wainwright (19-8, 2.63 ERA, 212 strikeouts), who had 12 first-place votes and 90 points. Carpenter also had more second-place votes -- 14 to 12 -- than Lincecum, who became the pitcher with the lowest victory total to win a Cy Young in either league. The previous low win total for a Cy Young winner was 16, by Zack Greinke of the Royals earlier this week and Brandon Webb of the D-backs in 2006. Both of those pitchers went 16-8. Whatever the opposite of a landslide is, that's the margin with which Lincecum won the award, in what was one of the closest races in Cy Young history. But regardless, just two full seasons into his Major League career, Tim Lincecum has two Cy Youngs under his belt. He's got to be feeling pretty high (in the perfectly legal sense of the word, of course). Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040541/arizona-gets-heilman-from-cubs.html The Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040184/mlb-9s-florida-marlinshanram-pudge-pierre-faces-franchise-bleacher-report.html Bleacher ReportMLB 9s: Florida Marlins-Han-Ram, Pudge, Pierre Faces Of The FranchiseBleacher ReportWhich Marlin had the greatest offensive season at his position? Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040182/marlins-could-make-splash-in-free-agency-mlbcom.html Marlins could make splash in free agencyMLB.com"Jamey would be very excited to consider the Florida Marlins should they extend an offer at some point -- when offers can be extended," Maurer said. ...Behind Enemy Lines: Florida MarlinsThe Cardinal Nation (subscription)Footprints in the Snow: MarlinsFanHouse (blog)Inbox: Meyer has bright Florida futureFlamarlins.comall 5 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039617/marlins-to-visit-hoppers-in-2010-business-journal-greater-triad-area.html Marlins to visit Hoppers in 2010 The Business Journal of the Greater Triad AreaTriad Business JournalThe Greensboro Grasshoppers will kick off their 2010 season in a game against their Major League Baseball affiliate Florida Marlins. ...Opening Day 2010 To Be A Big Splash At Newbridge Bank ParkOurSports Central (press release)all 4 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039612/angels-retain-coaching-staff-for-2010.html The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Thursday that American League Manager of the Year Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039015/opening-day-2010-to-be-big-splash-at-newbridge-bank-park-oursports-central-press-release.html Opening Day 2010 To Be A Big Splash At Newbridge Bank ParkOurSports Central (press release)The Grasshoppers are excited to announce the Florida Marlins will kick off the 2010 Hoppin' Fun Season with an exhibition game versus the Greensboro ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039014/mlb-9s-florida-marlinshanram-pudge-pierre-faces-franchise-bleacher-report.html Bleacher ReportMLB 9s: Florida Marlins?Han-Ram, Pudge, Pierre Faces Of The FranchiseBleacher ReportThe Marlins lost their home opener 8-5. Competition: Miguel Olivo and Charles Johnson are the likely runners-up. Johnson hit 19 home runs and knocked in 63 ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039013/behind-enemy-lines-florida-marlins-cardinal-nation-subscription.html The Cardinal Nation (subscription)Behind Enemy Lines: Florida MarlinsThe Cardinal Nation (subscription)With Penn's arrival, Florida's 40-man roster stood at 34. The Marlins admitted that they essentially gave up on the underachieving Hermida, ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039012/pettitte-tatis-file-for-free-agency.html New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte and New York Mets utility man Fernando Tatis filed for free agency on Thursday, the 15th and final day to do so. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039011/lincecum-nabs-second-straight-nl-cy-young.html For the second straight year, San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum has been named National League's Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039010/royals-come-to-terms-righty-brad-thompson.html The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-hander Brad Thompson. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038373/marlins-arent-your-typical-smallmarket-team.html ...is better than credited. It is about the Marlins and their seven-year record vis-à-vis...Rookie of the Year and anyone who follows Florida starts thinking about Logan Morrison and Mike Stanton... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038242/marlins-could-make-splash-in-freeagent-pool-mlbcom.html Marlins could make splash in free-agent poolMLB.com"Jamey would be very excited to consider the Florida Marlins should they extend an offer at some point -- when offers can be extended," Maurer said. ...Footprints in the Snow: MarlinsFanHouse (blog)all 4 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038241/cubs-grabow-agree-to-twoyear-deal.html The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a two-year deal with left-handed reliever John Grabow. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037423/emilio-bonifacio-audacity-hope.html This might seem like a far-fetched idea, but I'm sure there were at least a few people who were disappointed when The Bonifacio Experiment™ finally ended last season. You know, like... maybe some of the members of Emilio's immediate family.  If you were one of those three people, our friend JCR at the Sun Sentinel has dug deep into the Bill James Handbook to find a reason for you to be filled with hope.  The manufactured runs section of the Bill James Handbook offers a pretty good indication of why the Marlins stuck with Bonifacio, and why come spring training they'll give him every opportunity to play himself into the starting lineup again. Among National League players, only Michael Bourn (47) had a higher manufactured runs contribution than Bonifacio (32), who ranked ahead of David Wright (31), Dexter Fowler (29), Troy Tulowitzki (27), Matt Kemp (27) and Hanley Ramirez (27). ... Thanks mostly to Bonifacio, Ramirez, and Chris Coghlan, who was third on the team with 21 manufactured runs, the Marlins ranked fifth in the NL with 169 manufactured runs. Ahead of them: the Mets (181), Reds (173), Dodgers ( 172) and Rockies (172). For the Marlins, that's a huge improvement over 2008, when they finished second-to-last in the majors with 125 manufactured runs, ahead of only the Padres (104). The Marlins in 2009 were considerably less dependent on home runs and extra-base hits. So I guess if there's a positive side to being an out machine, it's being a productive-out machine. And if manufactured run contributions can make up for his OBP and, well, everything else, the Marlins may have reason to continue The Bonifacio Experiment™ next season. Or at the very least, we have one less reason to complain about it. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037233/florida-marlins-40man-roster-decisions-on-tap-sunsentinelcom.html Florida Marlins: 40-man roster decisions on tapSun-Sentinel.comThe Marlins have numerous eligible players and not a lot of room to accommodate them. The 40-man currently is at 35 after the addition of right-hander ... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037211/footprints-in-snow-marlins-fanhouse-blog.html Footprints in the Snow: MarlinsFanHouse (blog)The Florida Marlins finished second in the NL East, six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies and were in the thick of the wild-card race up until the ...Marlins could make splash in free-agent poolFlamarlins.comall 3 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036925/marlins-minor-league-free-agents.html This is the time of the year when those who are eligible can file for Minor League free agency.  To be eligible, basically, a player with six years of service after his first season can file if he is not on the 40-man roster.  Here is this year's list. Florida (32) Pitchers: LHP Willie Collazo, RHP Matt Desalvo, RHP Nate Field, RHP Jonathan Fulton, RHP William Glen, RHP Clay Hensley, RHP Brian Lawrence, RHP Carlos Martinez, RHP Nick McCurdy, RHP David Miller, RHP Kasey Olenberger, RHP Henry Owens, RHP Matt Peterson, RHP Levale Speigner, RHP Nick Ungs Catchers: Michael Rabelo, Neil Wilson Infielders: Christopher De La Cruz, John Lindsey, David Matranga, Louis Ott, Smelin Perez, Kevin Randel,  Rigoberto Silverio, Lee Mitchell, Rich Townsend, Geraldo Valentin Outfielders: Ben Harrison, Erik Kanaby, Michael Ryan, Lorenzo Scott, Brandon Tripp   Rabelo, McCurdy, Silverio and Townsend spent all of the 2009 season on the DL.  So they might be a bit chancy for another club to sign.  Then again, maybe not.  Signing a minor league free agent basically costs nothing and the club's only obligation is to carry them all the way through spring training.  So normally someone will be willing to give them a shot.  Just because another team signs them doesn't necessarily mean they won't be back with the Marlins.  A couple of years ago Paul Hover filed, went through spring training with some team and ended up once again being the Marlins Triple-A catcher.   Kinda sad to see Henry Owens name on the list.  For a little while in 2007 he was the closer for the Marlins and did a pretty good job, then he hurt his shoulder and ended up playing for Dr. Andrews team.  We have never seen in a Marlins uniform since. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036914/york-may-31-jeremy-hermida-27.html ...YORK - MAY 31: Jeremy Hermida #27 of the Florida Marlins in action against the New York Mets during... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036913/oct-4-2009-philadelphia-pa-usa-flor.html Oct 4, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Florida Marlins batter Chris Coghlan runs to first base after... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036912/mo-september-16-chris-coghlan-8-o.html ...MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Chris Coghlan #8 of the Florida Marlins bats against the St. Louis Cardinals on September... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036911/caption-april-24-2009-miami-fl-usa.html CAPTION: April 24, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a... Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1035864/nl-rookie-year-chris-coghlan-ice-hype-blog.html Ice Hype (blog)NL Rookie of the Year - Chris CoghlanIce Hype (blog)He plays for the Florida Marlins and has been chosen as the National League's 2009 Rookie of the Year. The 24-year-old outfielder is also the third Marlin ...Rookie of the Year Visits BHSN StudiosBay News 9all 4 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1034751/bye-diamantes.html Well, that didn't take too long...a day after the Global Scouting Bureau stopped its relationship with the Florida Winter Baseball League, the FWBL suspends the rest of this year's games. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1034750/marlins-could-make-splash-in-freeagent-pool-flamarlinscom.html Marlins could make splash in free-agent poolFlamarlins.com"Jamey would be very excited to consider the Florida Marlins should they extend an offer at some point -- when offers can be extended," Maurer said. ...Inbox: Meyer has bright Florida futureFlamarlins.comall 2 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1033961/nl-manager-year-colorado-rockies-jim-tracy-fanhouse-blog.html FOXSports.comNL Manager of the Year: Colorado Rockies' Jim TracyFanHouse (blog)The other was Jack McKeon, who took over the Florida Marlins early in 2003 and led them to a World Series title. Shortly after Wednesday's announcement of ...Scioscia, Tracy Selected as Baseball's Top ManagersBloombergScioscia, Tracy honored as top managersSeattle Post IntelligencerTracy 2nd in-season NL manager winnerColorado Rockies NewsCanada.comall 791 news articles » Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1033960/fwbl-miami-diamantes-in-rough.html Florida Winter Baseball League shuts down Having completed just a quarter of its inaugural schedule, the four-team Florida Winter Baseball League on Wednesday announced it was suspending operations. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1033959/pair-cardinals-vie-for-nl-cy-young-award.html The Baseball Writers Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Thursday, when the National League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1032683/nationals-add-former-manager-johnson-to-front-office.html The Washington Nationals announced Wednesday that former major league manager Davey Johnson has joined the team's front office. Florida Marlins - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates