Florida Marlins

I have great confidence in the Marlins getting a new stadium. But what I still don't get is how we're going to get a new venue. It takes four years to build a stadium with a retractable roof and we have only three years left in Dolphin Stadium. We also haven't even made the deal yet. They have also said that Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga definitely won't change his mind about making the Marlins leave after the 2010 season. So is there an explanation for this? -- Bruce F., Miami For one, I don't believe there is absolutely "no chance" that the Marlins will not be playing at Dolphin Stadium after...

PHILADELPHIA -- In his days as a general manager, Larry Beinfest can't remember having nine players on the disabled list at the same time. But a rash of early injuries has caused the Marlins' front office and manager Fredi Gonzalez to patch together a roster. Despite the rash of players out, the club has held tough, carrying a 10-11 record into a six-game road trip to Philadelphia and New York. "I don't think there has been any time in my time in baseball that I've seen nine guys on the DL in a given time period," Beinfest said on Friday. "We certainly haven't buried ourselves. You always would...

Since being named Marlins manager, Fredi Gonzalez is going through a transition period. The 42-year-old is winding down personal matters at his home in Marietta, Ga., before he settles into South Florida. A Miami native, Gonzalez rejoins the Marlins after serving as the Braves third-base coach the past four seasons. Back in 1992, Gonzalez became the first Minor League manager in Marlins history. Then he guided Class A Erie squad, and from 1999-2001, he handled the third-base coaching duties for Florida. Now, as he embarks on his first big-league managerial job, Gonzalez shares some of his thoughts,...

PHILADELPHIA -- Miguel Olivo showcased some power, belting a home run and driving in two runs. Unfortunately for Florida, Ryan Howard displayed some more pure might. Howard enjoyed his first multi-homer game, going deep twice, including a record 496-foot shot to center, Sunday in the Phillies' 4-2 win over the Marlins in front of 40,583 at Citizens Bank Park. For the most part it was a nicely pitched game by both squads. And the few mistakes, most specifically getting a couple of pitches up to Howard, proved to be the difference. Howard's monstrous home run on Sergio Mitre's first-pitch offering...

Florida Marlins * Duels to the Death: the Marlins are set at every position in the lineup, except for the corner outfield spot not occupied by Miguel Cabrera. Battling for that other outfield slot will be gimpy vets Jeff Conine and Juan Encarnacion, with Conine the favorite for the starting job. In the rotation, Brian "Scuffy" Moehler is making a bid to take fifth starter spot away from incumbent Ismael Valdez. Scuffy may be done%u2014he hasn%u2019t pitched effectively since his injury-marred 2002 season, and he spent 2004 compiling a losing record in AA%u2014but he%u2019s answered the bell...

MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins and the Jewish Heritage Day Foundation will host Jewish Heritage Day on Sunday, May 30 at Pro Player Stadium when the Marlins play the New York Mets at 3:05 pm. Jewish Heritage Day is the second of eight heritage celebrations the Marlins have scheduled during the 2004 season to recognize the rich diversity of South Florida residents. The Marlins will celebrate South Florida's Italian heritage on July 9, the area's Colombian heritage will be honored on August 11, Irish Heritage Night will take place on August 27, the organization will commemorate South Florida's African-American...