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Acquisition of the former All-Star shortstop is a good first step, Smith said. ON THE RADAR Pitchers Jarrod Washburn, left, and Josh Johnson Smith made it clear the Twins are in the market for veteran starters.

As a first-year manager in 2006, Joe Girardi quickly developed the reputation for embracing his players while keeping his thoughts close to the vest publicly.

When the Marlins let pitching coach Mark Wiley go along with first base/infield coach Andy Fox I wasn't all that concerned .

Mark Wiley doesn't hide his disappointment at being fired as Marlins pitching coach, but he takes solace in knowing that it wasn't the biggest shock of his career.

Josh Johnson, Jenks alumnus and current Florida Marlins pitcher, autographed items for the auction.

Relying so heavily on youth, the Marlins understand the importance of patience. Not every player is a finished product when they take the field for the first time.

Nick Johnson, the player that came to the Marlins in the final minutes of the trade deadline, is now a free agent.A To obtain Johnson, the Marlins had to send starting pitcher Aaron Thompson to the Washington Nationals.

I intended to write this season-ending analysis a week ago, but I'm glad I waited because of all the drama surrounding Fredi Gonzalez that's now resolved.

Nolasco just missed Seaver's major league record of 10 consecutive strikeouts on Wednesday night when he struck out nine batters in a row.

In many ways, their finale on Sunday mirrored the entire season. The Marlins stayed close, watched a lead slip away and fell just a bit short.

Success wasn't quite as satisfying as the Marlins had hoped in 2009. Yes, they finished with a winning record for the second consecutive year.

By most measurements, the Florida Marlins overachieved in 2009. They finished six games out of first place in the NL East with baseball's smallest payroll.

Improving the Marlins defensively was on Larry Beinfest's ''to do'' list this offseason.

In eight years under owner Jeffrey Loria, the Marlins never have signed a pitcher to a multiyear contract.

The Florida Marlins won't be playing baseball after the first Sunday of October, but they shouldn't chalk this up to a loss season.

S ome things defy logic or easy explanation. Quick example: The continuing career of Carrot Top.

Jorge Cantu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh and the Florida Marlins damaged Atlanta's playoff hopes, winning 5-4 Tuesday night to snap the Braves' seven-game winning streak.

Florida Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson is set to start Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves after being scratched from his last appearance because of the flu.

Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reacted with skepticism when Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez relayed news this evening that Josh Johnson will start Tuesday.

The scheduled matchup of Pat Misch against Josh Johnson looked ominous for the New York Mets.