5/19Baseball Musings: Low Run Win: As an example of how poorly the Marlins are playing, they came into Sunday with a 6-5 record in games in which they allowed two...
5/9MLBTradeRumors: Trade Market Notes: As the season is now over one-fifth of the way through, the likely trade deadline buyers and sellers are becoming more clear....
5/8Billy-Ball.com: MLB SCHEDULE: May 8, 2013: Another 5/5/5 Day AL Twins (Pedro Hernandez) at Red Sox (Allen Webster), 7:00 Royals (Luis Mendoza) at Orioles (Chris Tillman),...
4/24Phillies Nation: Giving Kendrick His Due: One of the toughest aspects of both being a fan and providing accurate analysis is separating perception from reality. Fans tend...
4/18Twinstrivia.com: Interesting tidbits: After last nights win over the Angels the Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Darin Mastroianni on the 15-day disabled...
4/1Billy-Ball.com: Today’s schedule: Opening Day is a perfect day to pick up Lee Sinin’s new edition of the Complete Baseball Encyclopedia. It can be ordered...
4/1Baseball Musings: The Harper: With two out in the bottom of the first, Bryce Harper takes a Ricky Nolasco pitch just over the fence in rightfield for an opening...
3/15KC Kingdom: NL East Predictions: Every spring, it is always fun to make pointless and meaningless predictions on the outcome of the upcoming baseball season. Regardless...
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco thinks he'll be gone: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco thinks that he will be traded by the deadline this summer. 'I feel pretty sure I'll be traded sometime...[+] before the deadline,' Nolasco said. 'It all depends on how I pitch.' He will make $11.5 million this year and will be a free agent heading into 2014.
12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco expected to start season with the team : Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco is expected to start the season with the team and is expected to stay with the team for much of...[+] the first half of the 2013 season before they consider trading him.
12/21Marlin Maniac: Rotation Rotations: No team ends the season with the same rotation they started with. Good teams try to improve through trades, bad teams will give...
12/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Interested in Peter BourjosThe Miami Marlins would be interested in dealing SP Ricky Nolasco for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Peter Bourjos....[+]The Miami Marlins would be interested in dealing SP Ricky Nolasco for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Peter Bourjos.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Shunning teams after Ricky NolascoThe Miami Marlins are telling teams interested in SP Ricky Nolasco that they aren't trading him....[+]The Miami Marlins are telling teams interested in SP Ricky Nolasco that they aren't trading him.
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco wants out: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco has asked to be traded by the team after being the highest-paid player left on roster after a series...[+] of big moves earlier this offseason designed to reduce payroll drastically. 'Ricky and I have spoken a lot since the end of the season,' agent Matt Sosnick said. 'Just watching the way the offseason has transpired for the Marlins and the moves they've made, he and I agree that he would probably be better served playing somewhere else. If he had his druthers, he would pitch for somebody other than the Marlins in 2013 and beyond.'
11/25MetsToday.com: Hot Stove Update: Not much going on in Flushing, so let’s do a roundup of what’s been happening throughout the rest of MLB thus far...
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Plan to hold onto Ricky Nolasco: Miami Marlins president David Samson said the team will hold onto SP Ricky Nolasco for the 2013 season. He'll make $11.5 million...[+] next season, making him the highest paid player on their current roster.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Eyeing Ricky Nolasco: The New York Yankees are interested in trading for Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco as the Marlins look to dismantle their entire...[+] 2013 roster. Nolasco has one year and $11.5 million remaining on his contract.
11/14Call to the Pen: Marlins Not Done Dealing: What a difference a year makes. At this point in 2011, that headline would have merely indicated that the newly-minted Miami Marlins...
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco might be next to go: According to a source, the Miami Marlins might be looking to trade SP Ricky Nolasco next, as they overhaul their roster during...[+] the offseason.
9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco allows two runs in no-decision Sunday: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco struck out five in seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs, as he picked up a no-decision...[+] Sunday, Sept. 23, against the New York Mets. In Nolascos previous four starts, he was 3-0 with four earned runs and 20 strikeouts against one walk in 30 innings.
9/12Marlin Maniac: Speculation: What looked like it was going to be a Halladay-led rout turned into a pretty good game last night, despite the final score. Monday’s...
9/11Marlin Maniac: Ruminations: How many of you remember the days when news of knee problems for an athlete meant the end of a sometimes promising career...
9/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco throws another shutout: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco shut out the Washington Nationals Sunday, Sept. 9, for the second time in a couple weeks. He allowed...[+] four hits and a walk while fanning six.
9/9Baseball Musings: Nationals Killer: The Marlins wish they could start Ricky Nolasco against the Nationals all the time. Miami dominated the NL leaders in both of...
8/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco throws shutout: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed five hits and struck out six in a complete-game shutout over the Washington Nationals Tuesday,...[+] Aug. 28.
8/28Baseball Musings: Blowout Shutouts: The Orioles, Pirates, and Marlins all pitch blow out shutouts, Baltimore beating the White Sox 6-0, while Pittsburgh and Miami...
8/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Starters for Washington series announced: Miami Marlins SPs Ricky Nolasco and Jacob Turner will start in a two-game series against the Washington Nationals beginning Tuesday,...[+] Aug. 28.
8/16RoxPile: Rockies Line-up, August 16 2012: Fresh off completing their second series sweep of 2012, Colorado opens a four game series against the Marlins at Coors Field tonight....
7/15Baseball Musings: No-No Nolasco: Ricky Nolasco just finished four no-hit innings against the Nationals. The only Washington batter to reach base was the opposing...
7/15Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Sunday starts off with a superb match-up as Jered Weaver and the Angels face Ivan Nova and the Yankees. The Yankees should challenge...
6/25Redbird Rants: Can Westbrook do it again?: The St. Louis Cardinals sit just 2 games out of first place, and begin a 3 game series against the Miami Marlins tonight. Jake...
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco becomes franchise wins leader: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco became the franchise wins leader with his 69th career victory Tuesday, May 22. He allowed four...[+] runs in six innings to beat the Colorado Rockies.
5/23Baseball Musings: NL Roundup: The Marlins beat the Rockies in a close, high-scoring game 7-6. Ricky Nolasco gave up four runs in six innings, but walked one...
5/17Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Chris Sale makes his second start since his trip to the bullpen as the White Sox face the Angels and C.J. Wilson. Sale brings...
5/12High Heat Stats: Saturday Precap: A few day-game notes and assorted leftovers, but first: Happy 87th Birthday, Yogi! Number 8 usually enjoyed his day during his...
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco agrees with California: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco picked up the victory in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres Sunday, May 6. In the 13 games he...[+] has pitched in California, Nolasco is now 9-2.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco solid in no-decision: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco gave up just one run and five hits in seven innings in a no-decision against the New York Mets...[+] Thursday, April 26. He allowed one walk and struck out five in the outing.
4/26Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Ryan Vogelsong and Homer Bailey face off in Cincinnati as the Giants play the Reds on a day with an afternoon heavy schedule....
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco earns second win : Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco pitched in and out of trouble Thursday, April 19, against the Chicago Cubs. Nolasco allowed three...[+] runs on eight hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings in a 5-3 win.
4/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco labors in no-decision: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco needed 90 pitches to get through just five innings Friday, April 13, against the Houston Astros...[+] in a no-decision.
4/12Brotherly Glove: The Offense Awakens: The Phillies entered Wednesday night’s game against the Marlins with a putrid .198/.254/.244 batting line that ranked worst...
4/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco earns win Saturday: Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (1-0) allowed three runs on six hits over eight innings in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday,...[+] April 7, with no walks and five strikeouts.
4/7Baseball Musings: Near Cycles in Cincinnati: The new Miami Marlins finally get a win, defeating the Reds 8-3 behind the pitching of Ricky Nolasco and three hit games by Giancarlo...
3/12Fragile Freddy's: Spring Update: The Sox picked up another victory on Monday afternoon when infielder Pedro Ciriaco drove a walk off two run homer over the Southern...
2/28MLBTradeRumors: Would-Be Contract Years:
A slew of interesting players are entering their contract years for the first time, as they'll reach six years of Major League...
2/27MLBTradeRumors: Top 2014 MLB Free Agents:
Extensions have a way of thinning the free agent herd. The latest star player off the board is Nationals third baseman Ryan...
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco not availableThe Miami Marlins are telling teams SP Ricky Nolasco is not available for trade....[+]The Miami Marlins are telling teams SP Ricky Nolasco is not available for trade.
9/19Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Scott Diamond gets a rough start as the Twins face the Yankees and A.J. Burnett in a one-day stand at Yankee Stadium. This is...
9/14C70 At The Bat: Hanging In There:
It was a fairly crazy night in Pittsburgh, a profane one if you will, and yet the Cardinals were able to win the game and...
9/14Braves Journal: Braves 4, Marlins 1: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 14, 2011 – ESPN. So of course Alex Gonzalez saved...
8/19The Golden Sombrero: Random Thoughts:
Having not written anything recently, I feel completely lost as I try to put together something for Sombrero Nation. I checked...
8/7Baseball Musings: Amazing Boxscore: The Cardinals defeated the Marlins 2-1 on Saturday on the strength of a two-run homer by Albert Pujols. The result on the surface...
7/20Baseball Musings: Padres Explode: San Diego scored 13 runs in the first two innings against the Marlins, nine of those off starter Ricky Nolasco. Seven of the Padres...
6/30Baseball Musings: Enough Offense: The Marlins hit two home runs Wednesday night, one from Hanley Ramirez and one from Logan Morrison. That was all they would need...
6/3Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Alexi Ogando tries to stay undefeated in 2011. Photo: Icon SMI The Rangers and Indians continue their series in Cleveland with...
5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco shelled against LA: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco surrendered eight runs and 15 hits over five innings in his second career start at Dodger Stadium...[+] Sunday, May 29, which was won by the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0. Nolasco is 0-2 with a 7.33 ERA in his four career starts against Los Angeles.
5/25Raising Matt Cain: Streak snapped: Smoking hot Gaby Sanchez got the big hit off Matt Cain last night in the 3rd inning to seal the deal for the Marlins and end...
5/25Baseball Musings: Late Night Roundup: The Dodgers defeated the Astros 5-4 Tuesday night as Chad Billingsley struck nine in six innings, but also walked four. Jerry...
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco throws a gem: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco threw eight scoreless innings before giving up a run in the ninth to beat the San Francisco Giants...[+] Tuesday, May 24. He allowed that one run on seven hits and struck out five in eight innings.
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco shaky in no-decision: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed five runs - four earned - and nine hits over six innings in a no-decision Wednesday,...[+] May 18, against the Chicago Cubs. He also walked two batters and struck out five in the 102-pitch outing.
5/11Baseball Musings: Bullpen Failure: Ricky Nolasco of the Marlins was charged with the first two Phillies runs Wednesday night as he tired in the seventh inning and...
5/11Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: My daughter is coming home from college today so I’m a bit rushed today. This will be a quick post. The Oakland Athletics...
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco strikes out 11 in no-decision: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed two earned runs, six hits and two walks over seven innings in a no-decision Friday, May...[+] 6, against the Washington Nationals. He struck out 11 batters in the 103-pitch no-decision.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco gets no-decision: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco surrendered three runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday,...[+] April 15. Nolasco, who walked two and struck out four, did not factor into the decision.
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco moves to 2-0: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed four hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings Wednesday, April 30, against the Pittsburgh...[+] Pirates, running his record to 2-0 while lowering his ERA to 3.00. Nolasco also racked up eight strikeouts in the 96-pitch quality start.
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Starting rotation schedule adjusted: The Florida Marlins have adjusted their starting rotation schedule as a result of the rainout Saturday, April 16, according to...[+] MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. SP Anibal Sanchez will start against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, April 17, in place of SP Chris Volstad. Following an off day Monday, April 18, SPs Josh M. Johnson, Ricky Nolasco and Volstad will pitch in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning Tuesday, April 19. Sanchez will open the series against the Colorado Rockies Friday, April 22, with SP Javier Vazquez pitching Saturday, April 23.
4/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco struggles in Atlanta: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed five earned runs, six hits and a walk over five innings in a no-decision against the...[+] Atlanta Braves Thursday, April 14, reports The Associated Press. Nolasco, who struck out four batters, did not walk anyone in his first two outings.
4/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco does deep into game for win: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed two earned runs, eight hits and no walks over eight innings for the win Friday, April...[+] 8, against the Houston Astros, reports The Associated Press. 'He was very efficient,' manager Edwin Rodriguez said. 'Everything was working for him, breaking ball, changeup, fastball was going 92 to 94 (mph). He did an outstanding job.'
4/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Hunter Pence could reach seats against Ricky Nolasco: Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence is 3-for-10 lifetime against Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco, who Pence faces Friday, April 8....[+] Pence's three hits are all home runs, according to MLB.com's Cash Kruth.
3/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco ready to go: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) is feeling good and is ready for his first start of the season, according to Joe Capozzi...[+] of The Palm Beach Post.
3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco working on sinker: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco said he has been working on command of his sinker, and he's slowing the game down at times to...[+] improve consistency, FOX Sports Radio's Jim Bowden reports.
3/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Rotation uncertainly behind Josh Johnson: The Florida Marlins still face an uncertain rotation order behind SP Josh M. Johnson, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The...[+] team wants to see one more start from SP Ricky Nolasco before making the decisions.
3/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco shelled Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) was rocked for seven runs on eight hits in 2 2/3 innings Friday, March 18, according...[+] to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. It was Nolascos second start of the spring.
3/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | More on Ricky Nolasco: Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) will go three innings in his spring debut Sunday, March 13,...[+] the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports.
3/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco update: Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, March 8, and he's on track...[+] to pitch a simulated game Thursday, March 10, The Miami Herald's Manny Navarro reports. If he makes it out of that, he may make his spring debut Sunday, March 13.
3/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco expected to be ready for season: Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez said SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) is on track to be ready for his first regular season start,...[+] according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco to throw again Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, March 4, and again Sunday, March...[+] 6, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. After that, Nolasco will throw two live batting practice sessions and a simulated game. The team hopes to have him pitching in a game by March 13. 'It feels good. No problems,' Nolasco said of his thumb. 'The more I throw, the more it just flushes it out of there. It's going to be something that might linger for now.'
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco throws bullpen session: Updating an earlier report, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) threw his first bullpen session Tuesday, March 1, and plans...[+] to make his April 2 start in the regular season, The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco update: Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) has been throwing off flat ground but hasn't graduated to...[+] a mound yet, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. Depending on how he responds to treatments Tuesday, March 1, will determine whether he throws off a mound the following day.
2/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Won't rush Ricky Nolasco: The Florida Marlins are not planning on rushing SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) into throwing drills this spring, according to MLB.com's...[+] Joe Frisaro. The team wants Nolasco to be back on the mound by mid March. He is taking part in fielding drills but has yet to throw off flat ground or the mound. 'I'm hoping on Wednesday or Thursday that I could throw 60 feet, just to get my arm going and get the blood flowing,' Nolasco said. 'Then, I'd start stretching it out a little bit. But as far as going off the mound, I'm still feeling I'm at least 10 days out.'
2/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco could resume throwing next week: Contrary to previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) said he is not worried about his sore thumb and hopes to...[+] throw a bullpen session next week, according to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post.
2/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco shut down from bullpens : Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez said SP Ricky Nolasco (thumb) will not throw any bullpen sessions next week because of...[+] a sore right thumb, according to The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi. The injury is not considered to be serious.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco ready for Spring Training: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) will be fully ready to participate in Spring Training after undergoing offseason knee...[+] surgery, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Nolasco said he is ahead of schedule and does not expect to be limited at all. 'I'm probably a little bit ahead (of schedule),' Nolasco said. 'I had a little bit of a long layoff. So I started doing stuff a little earlier. There were no limitations in anything that I did. The knee is fine. I'll be ready to go in Spring Training with no issues. I'll be able to do all my running and everything.' He is expected to be the team's No. 2 starter in 2011.
1/13Marlin Maniac: The Top Three SP Prospects: Out of the five starters the Marlins will be opening the 2011 season with, three will be under control until after the 2013 season...
1/7MLBTradeRumors: The 80-89 Win Club: A third of the teams in baseball won between 80 and 89 games last year. None of them made the playoffs, but all of them were...
12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco healthy: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) has been running and exercising without any setbacks this winter, according to The Associated...[+] Press. Nolasco missed the final month of last season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco extension update: Updating a previous report, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco will make $6 million next year, $9 million in 2012 and $11.5 million...[+] in 2013, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Nolasco will be the team's No. 2 starter next year behind SP Josh M. Johnson.
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco official: Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco's three-year, $26.5 million contract is official, according to the...[+] team's Twitter page.
12/20Baseball Musings: Retaining Ricky: The Marlins worked out a long-term contract with Ricky Nolasco: Marlins right-hander Ricky Nolasco has agreed to a $26.5 million,...
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | More on Ricky Nolasco: Updating a previous item, Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco will have a chance to make an extra $1.5 million over the course of...[+] his three-year extension, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Nolasco can make $500,000 per year based on innings pitched.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco agrees to three-year deal: Updating an earlier report, the Florida Marlins and SP Ricky Nolasco agreed to a three-year, $26.5 million contract, the South...[+] Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports. An official announcement is expected later this week.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco close to agreeing: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco is close to agreeing to a three-year, $27 million contract that would buy out one of his free...[+] agency years, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.
12/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Long-term contract talks for Ricky Nolasco break off: The Florida Marlins have reached a stalemate with SP Ricky Nolasco during negotiations on a long-term contract, according to Jon...[+] Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
12/11PaulLebowitz.com: Ludicrously Tragic: Or tragically ludicrous: Or both. Or it could be simply described as "campy". Think about this: after Cliff Lee, the...
12/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Unlikely to trade Ricky Nolasco: The Florida Marlins are unlikely to trade SP Ricky Nolasco even if they can't agree to an extension, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports....[+] They are prepared to go year-to-year with him for the next two seasons.
12/9MLBTradeRumors: Day In Review: 12/8/10: Wednesday was another typically busy day in Orlando at the Winter Meetings. Let's run down the most noteworthy news and rumors...
12/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Tried to trade for Zack Greinke : The Florida Marlins attempted to trade for Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke during the winter meetings Wednesday, Dec. 8, according...[+] to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. The deal was never close and the possibility of talks resuming are 'lukewarm.' The Marlins are also talking with the Texas Rangers about a trade that would involve relievers. SP Ricky Nolasco and RP Leo Nunez are available in the team's trade discussions.
12/5NY Baseball Digest: If Lee Stays in Texas Then What?: .bbpBox11608512668897280 {background:url(http://s.twimg.com/a/1291163542/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) #C0DEED;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px...
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Could go after Justin Upton: The Florida Marlins could be a potential landing spot if the Arizona Diamondbacks are serious about trading OF Justin Upton, according...[+] to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. The Marlins could dangle OF Logan Morrison and SP Ricky Nolasco.
10/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Making progress with Ricky Nolasco: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco's agent Matt Sosnick said the two sides agreed to the number of years in a multiyear contract...[+] and are about 20 percent away from agreeing on monetary terms, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. Sosnick anticipates talks to pick up again in November or December.
9/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco undergoes surgery: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) underwent surgery to fix a torn medial meniscus in his right knee Wednesday, Sept. 8,...[+] according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Nolasco is expected to need four to six weeks of recovery time.
9/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco, Donnie Murphy placed on 60-day DL: The Florida Marlins have placed SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) and IF Donnie Murphy (wrist) on the 60-day disabled list, according to...[+] USAToday.com.
9/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Negotiations stalled with Ricky Nolasco: The Florida Marlins have started talking about a multi-year deal for SP Ricky Nolasco, but a large gap exists between the two...[+] sides, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez. Nolasco is arbitration-eligible for two more years.
9/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco done for the year: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee next week to fix a torn medial meniscus,...[+] according to Yahoo! Sports' Mark J. Miller. Nolasco went 14-9 with a 4.51 ERA in 26 starts this season.
9/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco still hurt?: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) has apparently been bothered by his right knee since his last start Saturday, Aug. 28,...[+] since being diagnosed a week earlier with a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi. Nolasco is scheduled to start against the Atlanta Braves Friday, Sept. 3, but that start is now in question, as is the rest of his season. He is expected to undergo surgery on his knee, and it might end up coming before the end of the season. SP Andrew Miller would likely replace Nolasco in the rotation if he is shut down.
8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco feels good Thursday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) felt good after going through fielding drills Thursday, Aug. 26, and is planning to start...[+] against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Aug. 28, according to The Associated Press.
8/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco could start Saturday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) may be cleared to start Saturday, Aug. 28, if he is able to do fielding drills Thursday,...[+] Aug. 26, reports MLB.coms Joe Frisaro. Nolasco is dealing with a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. Nolasco threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 25, and also did some jogging in the outfield. Nolasco added if he has any setback, he will shut it down and likely be done for the season.
8/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco update: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 25, to determine if he's fit to start again...[+] this season, The Associated Press reports.
8/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco may make start: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) reported improvement in his right knee over the weekend and could make his next start...[+] Saturday, Aug. 28, The Miami Herald's Adam H. Beasley reports. Nolasco, who sustained a torn meniscus while bending over to tie his shoes last week, will play catch Monday, Aug. 23, and then throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 25, in New York.
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco has partial tear in right knee: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (knee) suffered a partial tear in his right knee during a bullpen session Friday, Aug. 20, according...[+] to The Associated Press. 'It was kind of a freak thing, I moved my knee in a normal way and heard a pop,' he said. 'I'm just going to wait and see to how it reacts when the swelling is gone next week. I guess you just have to be smart about it. There's nothing you can do right now.'
8/18MLBTradeRumors: The Marlins' 2011 Rotation: When the Marlins locked up Josh Johnson by signing him to a four-year, $39MM contract, it was a rare display of long-term spending...
8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco stays hot on road: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (14-8) extended his road winning streak to seven games Tuesday, Aug. 17, and he won for the fifth...[+] time in six starts overall. The Associated Press reported Nolasco allowed five hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nolasco also went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs.
8/17Baseball Musings: The Winner: Ricky Nolasco pitched a fine six innings tonight, walking one and striking out nine as the Marlins defeated the Pirates 6-0. Ricky...
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco tosses shutout Thursday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (13-8) struck out eight batters in over six innings, allowing six hits and one walk, according...[+] to The Associated Press. The Marlins shut out the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Thursday, Aug. 12.
8/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Team to discuss contract extension with Ricky Nolasco: The Florida Marlins plan to discuss a multiyear deal with SP Ricky Nolasco, who can become a free agent after the 2012 season,...[+] according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.
8/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco allows seven runs Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (12-8), who had won his past three starts, lasted only five innings Friday, Aug. 6, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He allowed seven runs and 10 hits, six for extra bases, in a 7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
8/6El Maquino: Skip Hurt, Too?: CARDS: Lopez, 3b Jay, rf Pujols, 1b Holliday, lf Rasmus, cf Molina, c Schumaker, 2b Miles, 2b Wainwright, p Ryan, ss Aaron Miles...
7/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco solid: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed a run on four hits and a walk while fanning seven in 6 1/3 innings to beat the San Francisco...[+] Giants Monday, July 26, The Associated Press reports.
7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco, Leo Nunez unlikely to be traded: The Florida Marlins are not expected to move SP Ricky Nolasco or CL Leo Nunez before the trade deadline, a source told Ken Rosenthal...[+] of FOXSports.com.
7/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco reaches 10 wins for third year in row: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (10-7) allowed two runs and four hits while striking out eight as he reached 10 wins for the...[+] third straight season Wednesday, July 21, according to The Associated Press.
7/21Baseball Musings: The Edge of the Race: The Marlins defeated the Rockies 5-2 behind an eight inning, eight strikeout performance by Ricky Nolasco. The win puts the Marlins...
7/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Not interested in Fausto Carmona, Ricky Nolasco: The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly are no longer interested in trading for Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona or Florida Marlins...[+] SP Ricky Nolasco, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark.
7/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco says lack of fans could hinder him: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco said the sparse crowds at Sun Life Stadium could be the cause for his home struggles, the Miami...[+] Herald's Clark Spencer reports. Nolasco, who calls himself an adrenaline pitcher, said he feeds off the crowd's energy and the small crowds at home could have an effect. He is 3-5 with a 5.26 ERA at home and 6-2 with a 4.18 ERA on the road.
7/16Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Yankees and Rays battle for AL East supremacy as James Shields takes on CC Sabathia. Shields is striking out batters at the...
7/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco earns win Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco improved to 9-6 Friday, July 9, after giving up two runs through seven innings to the Arizona...[+] Diamondbacks, reports The Associated Press. Nolasco fanned six while giving up six hits and three walks.
7/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | May be willing to listen to offers for Ricky Nolasco: The Florida Marlins may be willing to listen if they receive the right offer for SP Ricky Nolasco, according to Joe Frisaro, of...[+] MLB.com.
7/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco fans 11 in win Sunday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco improved to 8-6 on the season Sunday, July 4, after he allowed two runs through seven innings...[+] to the Atlanta Braves, reports The Associated Press. Nolasco struck out 11 and gave up six hits and a walk in the game.
6/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco solid in win Monday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco improved to 7-6 after allowing three runs through seven innings against the New York Mets Monday,...[+] June 28, reports The Associated Press. Nolasco gave up four hits in the game while striking out nine. Nolasco is 2-0 in four starts against the Mets this year.
6/28Baseball Musings: San Juan Fireworks: The Mets and Marlins combine for five home runs as they open their series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Marlins added three doubles...
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Coach sees flaws in Ricky Nolasco's delivery: Florida Marlins pitching coach Randy St. Claire is working with SP Ricky Nolasco because he has seen some flaws in Nolasco's delivery...[+] that he did not see earlier, reports Tom D'Angelo, of the Palm Beach Post. 'His arm slot is a little lower and there are some other things that hes doing that is a little different from the beginning of the year and end of last year,' St. Claire said.
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco allows three runs in loss: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (4-4) allowed three runs and eight hits Thursday, May 27, according to The Associated Press,...[+] in an 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
5/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco not concerned with velocity: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco, whose velocity was down a few ticks at 88-91 mph Sunday, May 23, said he is not worried about...[+] the drop in his velocity, according to The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi. 'It felt terrible, but there are games when that's going to happen and you just have to go out there and battle. That's pretty much the only thing I'm proud of myself for today - I battled,' Nolasco said.
5/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco suffers loss Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (4-3) allowed eight runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings Friday, May 21, in a loss against the...[+] Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco continues strong May for starters: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (4-2) allowed two earned runs in six innings Sunday, May 16, of a 10-8 win against the New York...[+] Mets. Marlins starters have given up more than three runs just once this month while going 9-3 with an ERA of 2.97.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco throws seven innings for win: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed one run on five hits Tuesday, May 11, according to The Associated Press, to pick up the...[+] win in a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Nolasco struck out three and walked one.
5/8B-R Blog: Bibbidi Bobbidi BAbip: Batting Average on balls put into play (BAbip) is a pitcher's batting average allowed on batted balls ending a plate appearance...
5/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco suffers loss Friday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (2-1) allowed five runs on eight hits over four innings Friday, April 30, in a loss to the Washington...[+] Nationals, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out seven.
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4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Ricky Nolasco earns win Saturday: Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco (2-0) allowed one run on seven hits over eight innings Saturday, April 24, against the Colorado...[+] Rockies, in the first game of a doubleheader, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out nine.