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MLB Roundup: Hamilton admits ‘weak moment’

TheMarlins — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:59:30 +0000

In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a “weak moment” and apologized in the statement he said was not…

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Marlins’ Jose Reyes has televised haircut

TheMarlins — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:59:01 +0000

Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look. The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network. “A little bit lighter. It’s going to take me a couple of days to get used to it,” Reyes said. He left the New York Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Miami Marlins.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks

TheMarlins — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:59:55 +0000

The Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released Penny went 11-11 last season for the Detroit Tigers with a 5.30 ERA and 74…

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“Hair-go”: Reyes makes ‘cut’ with Marlins

TheMarlins — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:16 +0000

After signing him to a lucrative contract and moving Hanley Ramirez to third base, only one question remained regarding shortstop Jose Reyes: Would he comply with the Miami Marlins longtime policy prohibiting long hair? “Shorn-nuff”, as Reyes even sat in a barber’s…

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Win or lose, Ozzie Guillen’s Marlins will entertain

TheMarlins — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:02:52 +0000

A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

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Jose Reyes plans for a televised haircut

TheMarlins — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:04:02 +0000

SECAUCUS, N.J. – Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes is getting a new look.

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MLB roundup: Edwin Jackson signs with Nationals

TheMarlins — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:01:08 +0000

Free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson joined his eighth organization on Thursday when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of Jackson’s deal weren’t disclosed. Jackson, 28, is 60-60 with a 4.46 ERA in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Dodgers, the White…

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Report: Fielder signs nine-year, $214 million deal with Detroit

TheMarlins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:27 +0000

The Detroit Tigers have reeled in Prince Fielder with a nine-year, $214 million deal, according to a Twitter post from CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. Fielder, the biggest remaining prize, will earn an average of $23.78 million a year through 2020.

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Prince Fielder agrees to sign with Detroit Tigers

TheMarlins — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:59:24 +0000

Slugger Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers have agreed in principle on a nine-year, $214 million contract.

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Jose Reyes haircut: Coming soon to a TV near you

TheMarlins — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:31 +0000

From the “TV ran out of things to broadcast years ago” dept., the MLB Network will televise the upcoming haircut of Miami Marlins star Jose Reyes. Talk about a hair razing story. You might recall that Marlins president David Samson … Continue reading →

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