http://www.miamisportingstop.com/blog All about sports in Miami Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:47:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Nats lost in the Mark Teixeira bidding, but it might be a blessing by forcing them to build from within instead. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12j7e58k1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-hsdnationals010409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80de866d http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80ddedeb Although the calendar has turned and a new year has arrived, the Marlins still face many of the same challenges and objectives with Spring Training looming. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090103&content_id=3731964&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80de2a74 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80de1bc9 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80de0548 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dca29e http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dcf63c The Florida Marlins are adding some depth and experience to their bullpen. A baseball source confirmed that Scott... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=137n9tgnp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Marlins-agree-to-terms-with-reliever-Proctor?urn=mlb,131965 After a strong rookie season, right-hander Chris Volstad is wasting little time getting ready for 2009. Volstad, 22, has been working out since November at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Fla. He was prepared to start a throwing program shortly after the New Year, a tune-up for the ... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=1366lv6c9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=teamreports-2009-mlb-fla&prov=sportsxchange&type=team_report The Florida Marlins continued their bullpen makeover Friday, signing righthander Scott Proctor to a one-year contract pending a physical. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12cp8uebt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txmarlinsproctor&prov=st&type=lgns http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dd3959 Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Scott Proctor has reached an agreement with the Florida Marlins on a $750,000, one-year contract with an additional $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations confirmed Friday. The person didn't want to be identified because the deal is contingent on Proctor passing a ... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12e1jh4sd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-marlins-proctor&prov=ap&type=lgns A baseball source confirmed that right-handed reliever Scott Proctor, who turned 32 on Friday, has agreed to terms with the Marlins. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090102&content_id=3731399&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dc97c9 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dc8b58 The Marlins might not have as many homers in 2009, but their added commitment to pitching and defense could help them improve on a strong '08 campaign. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081220&content_id=3724298&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla The Texas angers, on New Years Eve, signed pitcher Derrick Turnbow to a Minor League contract, according to... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12oc1j0n3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Rangers-sign-reliever-Turnbow?urn=mlb,131823 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dca46a http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dc8bd5 Familiarity and family were a couple of reasons why Mark Hendrickson decided to sign with the Orioles. After reaching agreement earlier this week, the 34-year-old left-hander officially signed with the Orioles on Wednesday. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081231&content_id=3730944&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla The miserly Marlins, who actually have talent, will continue to skate by on the cheap. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hu1v04s/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-hsdmarlins123008&prov=yhoo&type=lgns http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80db5134 The Marlins are one of three finalists seeking the services of reliever Derrick Turnbow. The right-hander, who is striving to overcome injuries and control troubles, has been on Florida's radar for a while. The team's interest has been to see if it can sign Turnbow to a Minor League contract ... http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081230&content_id=3730030&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla After listening to offers for right fielder Jeremy Hermida, the team is prepared to retain him in 2009—but in a new position. Barring a move between now and spring training, Hermida will replace Josh Willingham in left field, and Cody Ross will start in right. "It makes sense," manager Fredi Gonzalez ... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=1367ou43t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=teamreports-2008-mlb-fla&prov=sportsxchange&type=team_report The stocked Rangers' farm system is a year away from helping the big-league squad battle pitching woes. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hvs4o0c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-hsdrangers122908&prov=yhoo&type=lgns Multiple sources are reporting that the Orioles have reached an agreement with southpaw Mark Hendrickson, a veteran who could help flesh out Baltimore's starting rotation. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081228&content_id=3729526&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80dbde87 http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d80db4f99