 Ricky Might Be Done |
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Sep 01, 2010 - 11:27 AM - by flamarlin21
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Not the worse thing in the world, I am for this to be honest:
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Ricky Nolasco might have pitched his last game this year for Florida Marlins
by Joe Capozzi
The Marlins’ life-support hopes for the playoffs might get a bit more bleak if rumblings that I am hearing about Ricky Nolasco are true.
Apparently, Nolasco’s right knee has been bothered him since his last start on Saturday, when he was shelled for six runs in two innings in his first start since being diagnosed a week earlier with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Nolasco is scheduled to start Friday against the Braves. But that appears to be in doubt, now, as does the rest of his season. If Nolasco is too sore to pitch Friday, it probably makes sense to shut him down for the year.
If all of this is true, it’s a drastic turn of events from the optimism expressed by the team on Sunday when they said the swelling had gone done with no discomfort.
Nolasco is expected to have surgery on the knee, and it might end up being before the end of the season, to give him more time to recover in time for spring training.
Ricky’s 14-9 with a 4.51 ERA, including 9-3 over his last 12 starts. Over his last three years, he was won 42 games (26 losses), so it will be interesting to see how his off-season contract negotiations go. The team has indicated it will offer Ricky a multi-year deal after the season.
If Nolasco is shut down, expect LHP Andrew Miller to replace him in the rotation over the final month of the season.
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Hayes Out for a While |
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Sep 01, 2010 - 6:24 AM - by Big Z
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An X-ray on Hayes' left shoulder came back negative. An MRI will be taken on Wednesday to see if there is any separation of structural damage.
Either way, Hayes will be out for a while. He said the range of motion in his arm right now is not good. The Marlins will make a roster move to add a catcher on Wednesday.
The fact that Morgan was involved in a controversial collision last Saturday with Bryan Anderson of the Cardinals had the Marlins taking issue with the Nationals outfielder.
"Obviously, his track record doesn't help himself," Hayes said. "Somebody who does that is looking to hurt somebody. But, you know, it's baseball."
I'm guessing Rottino gets the call? Anybody hoping to see Morgan get plunked today?
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Ricky Nolasco Undergoing Tests for Torn Meniscus |
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Aug 21, 2010 - 4:11 PM - by Ramp
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Links and stuff to come when it's up
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#Marlins Ricky Nolasco may have a torn meniscus. They are checking to see if he does
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Joe Frisaro's twitter
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Hearing rumblings that Ricky Nolasco may have a torn mensicus. Checking. Stay tuned #Marlins
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Ronny Paulino Suspended 50 Games |
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Aug 20, 2010 - 2:06 PM - by Swift
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Details coming...
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by Joe Capozzi
Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of Paulino is effective immediately, beginning tonight, when the Marlins host the Houston Astros.
“To control my weight this season, I used a dietary pill. Regretfully, I recently learned that the dietary pill contained a substance banned under Major League Baseball’s drug policy,” Paulino said in a statement issued by the team.
“I am ashamed and saddened for disappointing and distracting my family, my teammates, the entire Florida Marlins’ organization, and baseball fans. My heartfelt and most sincere apology.
“I accept full responsibility and all consequences for this mistake and therefore, choose not to challenge my suspension. I was irresponsible for failing to take all precautionary steps in confirming the approval of the dietary pill. Without a doubt, I have learned from my mistake.”
This means the Marlins will go with the catching tandem of Brett Hayes and Brad Davis — two guys who spent most of the year in the minor leagues.
Meanwhile, several reports say an unspecified National League team has claimed outfielder Cody Ross on waivers.
This means the Marlins could be working a trade for Cody, but they also could be measuring the interest in him.
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