Marlins expect ballpark deal in 2007
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Nearly three years have passed since the Florida Marlins' self-imposed deadlines for securing a new ballpark agreement all came and went without the completion of a deal. So now, they're trying a new tact.
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The Florida Marlins and two local governments have ironed out the financial details of a $515 million proposal that would give the team a new 37,000-seat ballpark on the site of the Orange Bowl.
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For the New York Mets, now comes plan B. They had hoped to add Carlos Delgado and complete a spectacular offseason that included the signings of Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran. But Delgado chose the Florida Marlins' &#36;52 million, four-year offer Tuesday.
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When they negotiated to build a new stadium, the Yankees and elected officials agreed the team would give roughly $1.2 million a year to the local groups. Theyâre building it, but no money has been distributed yet.
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The Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins will play games Monday and Tuesday at the Chicago White Sox's stadium after the Marlins were forced to adjust their schedule for the second time this month because of a hurricane.
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Florida began the season with a payroll of approximately &#36;15 million, which was about &#36;184 million less than the New York Yankees&#039; total. Still, the way Marlins manager Joe Girardi sees it, Saturday&#039;s rainout might have evened the playing field a bit.
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When they negotiated to build a new stadium, the Yankees and elected officials agreed the team would give roughly $1.2 million a year to local groups. Theyâre building it, but no money has been distributed yet.
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MIAMI (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins solidified  their catching position on Wednesday by agreeing to a  three-year contract with Paul Lo Duca. Financial terms were not  disclosed.
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Al Leiter completed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Florida Marlins, then revealed the bitter nature of his negotiations with the Mets.
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Bob Wickman and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $6.5 million, one-year contract extension for 2007, ensuring the team won't have to go through another futile offseason search for a closer.
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Paul Lo Duca no longer is disappointed to play for the Florida Marlins. Lo Duca agreed Wednesday to a three-year contract with the Marlins, who acquired the two-time All-Star catcher in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers last summer.
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Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to the World Series title in 1997, will interview for the Philadelphia Phillies managerial vacancy.
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A year ago, the Florida Marlins chose Joe Girardi over Fredi Gonzalez as manager.
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The Nationals call a press conference Saturday, where it is expected the team will announce that Frank Robinson will not return as manager in 2007.
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(Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins are keeping their manager for 2005, but the Philadelphia Phillies will have a new skipper for next season.
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Carlos Delgado will play for the Mets or the Florida Marlins next season, and the Mets are the front-runners to sign him, according to an A.L. executive.
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The Washington Nationals set up a news conference before Saturday's home game, and they were expected to announce Frank Robinson will not return as manager in 2007.