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Extension For Uggla With Marlins Now More Promising

After a few years of being on the trade block, Dan Uggla may now get an extension from the Marlins.

``We don't know exactly what's going to happen yet,'' Uggla said Wednesday. ``But both sides are trying to make an effort where I can stay here for another few years.''

he Marlins and Uggla are far apart on a multi-year deal, with Uggla's representatives asking for a five-year deal totaling about $58 million and the Marlins countering in the range of three years and $24 million. Uggla is making $7.8 million this season, so the Marlins likely will have to go higher.

But the two sides are expected to resume talks after the season.

``Do I see it getting done anytime soon?'' Uggla said. ``No. But I do feel like there's going to be a really good effort to get something done. They are going to a new ballpark [in 2012]. Everybody knows I'd like to be here to open it up and they've expressed to me they want me here to open it up, too.''

Via Miami Herald

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Infante's Hit Gives Braves 11th Inning Win

Omar Infante singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Braves kept up their push for the NL wild-card spot, beating the Marlins 2-1 Monday night, according to an Associated Press report.

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U2 Boots Marlins From Stadium Next Season

The Marlins are looking for alternative venues for a June 24-26 series against the Mariners next season because their is a U2 concert booked at Sun Life Stadium.

Juan C. Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel says one possible destination is Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico, but that isn't ideal because both clubs have to travel to the West Coast after the series.

Via ESPN Insider

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