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Groundscrew still prepping field but all eyes were on the scoreboard at Dolphin Stadium cheering on Michael Phelps in the 200 meter butterfly.

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The initial starting rotation of the Florida Marlins caused pundits to doubt the ability of this team to win in 2008.

The Marlins have acquired veteran left-hander Arthur Rhodes from the Seattle Mariners for right-hander Gaby Hernandez.

The good news also is the bad news: Josh Willingham's back is fine. Willingham has had 78 at-bats since coming back from a 50-game stint on the disabled list.

Mark Hendrickson apologized to reporters Tuesday for not being more forthcoming, but the tall left-hander obviously was frustrated with being passed over for Tuesday's start against the Braves.

About the only thing that can derail a pitcher's effectiveness quicker than a balky elbow or shoulder is any kind of leg problem.

Mark Hendrickson apologized to reporters Tuesday for not being more forthcoming, but the tall left-hander obviously was frustrated with being passed over for Tuesday's start against the Braves.

RH Rick VandenHurk , Marlins > Morton update: The rangy right-hander makes his seventh major league start and first against the Marlins.

Four days after his worst career outing, a 1.2 inning, 7 run drubbing at the hands of the Dodgers and on the verge of a demotion, Andrew Miller received a blessing in disguise.

Starting pitcher Andrew Miller is headed to the disabled list. The Marlins' 23-year-old lefty is expected go on the 15-day DL with right patella tendinitis.

Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson made his return from Tommy John surgery on Thursday with five solid innings versus the Dodgers.

As a fan a few years back, Chris Volstad had the opportunity to visit a few big league parks.

Vizcaino: Rockies relief pitcher has a big contract and a 9.24 ERA. Luis Vizcaino was supposed to be the Rockies' setup man.

The Marlins' starting rotation is about to get a boost from two of the franchise's prized right-handers: Josh Johnson and Chris Volstad.

Mark Hendrickson is handling the situation as professionally as he knows how, but he can't fully conceal his disappointment. Josh Johnson's return and Chris Volstad's promotion have pushed Hendrickson back to relief duty. He neither confirmed nor denied it, but it appears the Marlins informed Hendrickson of his pending demotion before his start Sunday in Colorado. 'I really don't have much to say right now,' Hendrickson said. 'It was a tough couple of days and I just need to come down and let everything settle. Somebody once told me that's why we get paid as much money as we do. It's not just the baseball side. That part's easy in the sense I think everybody enjoys doing that. Some of the stuff we have to deal with as athletes, it's not always easy.' Against the Rockies, Hendrickson allowed four runs on six hits, including a three-run fourth to lose a 3-1 lead, and exited after four innings and 81 pitches. 'I felt like I was back to competing the way I wanted to,' he said. 'I made some good pitches, didn't get the results I wanted. It was probably more frustrating coming out when I did. As a competitor that's tough to swallow, but that's not my decision.' Since winning seven of his first nine decisions, Hendrickson has gone 0-5 with a 9.71 ERA, 53 hits (12 homers), 17 walks and 25 strikeouts in 38 innings. He's strung together some good innings here and there, but an inability to close out hitters is his downfall. Opponents are batting .453 (24 for 53) with runners in scoring position and two outs off him. 'Obviously they've got some young, talented kids here,' Hendrickson said. 'Maybe they want to take a look. That's out of my control. I had a tough three days. I'll just keep that between me and the team. Just know that I was happy that mentally I prepared myself to go out there and pitch [Sunday].' It probably didn't sit well with Hendrickson that the Marlins yanked him one start shy of meeting his first incentive clause. In addition to his $1.5 million base salary, Hendrickson could make an additional $50,000 each for 20 and 22 starts, and $100,000 each for 24, 26, 28 and 30 starts.

The Marlins on Sunday shuffled their pitching plans for this week. Top pitching prospect Chris Volstad was called up from Double A Carolina and Josh Johnson was recalled from his rehab assignment at Carolina.

Even in a relief role, Chris Volstad turned out being the Marlins much-needed stopper on Sunday afternoon.

As a veteran in a young rotation, Mark Hendrickson fully understands the importance of pacing yourself for a long season.