Marlins Receive Ballpark Boost
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The Florida Senate approved an amendment late Wednesday that put the Marlins back in the game for a new ballpark at a site in northwest Miami-Dade County.
The amendment, which was approved on a voice vote, sets up a floor vote, possibly today, that could certify the baseball team as Florida’s ninth professional sports franchise eligible for a $60-million subsidy over a 30-year period.
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Reliever Doug Brocail rejoined the San Diego Padres, almost two months after undergoing his second angioplasty since the start of spring training.
Brocail, who turns 39 in two weeks, visited a cardiologist this week and has been cleared to resume throwing Monday.
He hopes to be activated in about five weeks.
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