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Marlins players appeal suspensions

While manager Edwin Rodriguez served his one-game suspension Friday in the opener vs. the Braves, Marlins players Chris Volstad, Alex Sanabia and Gaby Sanchez appealed their sanctions.

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Tracy, Helms to share third-base duties

The Marlins will let pitching matchups dictate who will start at third base. Manager Edwin Rodriguez is planning on using Chad Tracy and Wes Helms in a platoon situation.

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Rodriguez sticking with Nunez as closer

For now, Leo Nunez remains the Marlins' closer. Manager Edwin Rodriguez said on Monday that the team isn't going to make a change.

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Energetic Bonifacio earns playing time

During the day, Emilio Bonifacio is looked upon to provide some energy. With that in mind, it is no secret why Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez started Bonifacio in center field on Sunday afternoon in the series finale with the Braves at Turner Field.

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Slumping Stanton gets night off in Atlanta

Sensing some frustration, Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez decided to give rookie slugger Mike Stanton a breather on Friday.

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Hanley thriving in return to No. 3 spot

Hanley Ramirez's performance over the past few days shows why Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez has the All-Star shortstop batting third.

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Sporting new hair color, Hanley bats third

No matter what color his hair is, Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez wants to see Hanley Ramirez hitting third. On Wednesday, it happened.

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Florida Marlins ‘ manager Edwin Rodriguez having slightly more success than Fredi Gonzalez did

Florida Marlins ‘ manager Edwin Rodriguez having slightly more success than Fredi Gonzalez did

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Rodriguez reflects on Clemente's influence

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez was like a kid in a candy store on Tuesday as he and several members of the Marlins staff took a tour of the Roberto Clemente Museum in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh.

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Rodriguez remembers Clemente

Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez took photos of the Roberto Clemente Bridge near PNC Park on his first day in Pittsburgh with the Marlins.

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Pencil in Hanley at leadoff for rest of season

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez confirmed Sunday that Hanley Ramirez will remain in the leadoff spot for the remainder of the season.

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Stanton bats fifth in hopes of driving in runs

By moving Mike Stanton up to fifth in the lineup, manager Edwin Rodriguez hopes to get Stanton more opportunities with runners on base.

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Rodriguez knows his club is hungry

Reds manager Dusty Baker suggested now that the Marlins are above .500 and playing well, they are hungrier. Marlins skipper Edwin Rodriguez believes that's nothing new.

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Florida Marlins ‘ Dan Uggla on a tear since taking cleanup spot

Manager Edwin Rodriguez said when he asked Dan Uggla how he felt about sliding into the cleanup spot, the answer came in the form of a grin.

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Nunez changeup might spark closer shakeup

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez said that closer Leo Nunez has been overusing his changeup, and that could be the cause of his recent late-inning woes.

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Back from DL, Hayes will start often

Now that Brett Hayes has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list — where he spent time with a left wrist contusion — Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez plans to give more playing time to his backup catcher.

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Gaby showing off defensive prowess

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez knew Gaby Sanchez was proving himself to be an offensive asset when he became the club's skipper on July 23. But since then, Rodriguez is getting just as much appreciation of Sanchez's defensive skills at first base.

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Florida Marlins ‘ role players coming through in the pinch

When Edwin Rodriguez took over as manager on June 23, one of the first things he said the Marlins needed to get better at was pinch-hitting.

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Coghlan eyes Tuesday return to lineup

Best case scenario, Chris Coghlan will be ready to play on Tuesday, either as a starter or off the bench.

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Marlins’ Chris Coghlan (back) to miss at least 3 starts

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan is expected to miss at least three starts with a strained lower left back, and manager Edwin Rodriguez said a stint on the disabled list is possible.

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