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| Jeff Conine has re-joined the Marlins' as special assistant to the president. Conine, an original Marlin who was also a member of the team's two World Series champions, will perform a variety of duties. He will work in the community, provide instructional help to players, and scout prospects in the organization's minor-league system. "It became obvious when his playing days were over that we wanted him to be with us forever," Samson said. |
Our View: Good for Mr. Marlin.
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| Jeff Conine has retired from baseball and has moved on to a new challenge - completing an Ironman event, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "Crossing that finish line is my goal. That will be a major accomplishment," he said. |
Our View: It sure will. Contestants have 17 hours to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a marathon, which is 26.2 miles. And hey, who knows, maybe there will be fantasy Ironman one day.
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| Jeff Conine signed a one-year deal with the Marlins Friday and then promptly retired, according to the AP. The veteran won two World Series' with the Fish and is known throughout the organization as "Mr. Marlin." Conine finished his 17-year career with a .285 average, 214 home runs and 1,071 RBI. |
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| The Mets acquired Jeff Conine from the Reds Monday in exchange for minor league shortstop Jose Castro and minor league outfielder Sean Henry, both of whom were playing for High-A Port St. Lucie. Conine, who hit .265 with six homers in 215 at-bats with Cincinnati, plans on retiring after the season. "I think this is it," he said in the AP. "I can't think of a better way to go out than doing it in the playoffs in New York." |
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| Jeff Conine may retire after this season. "As of right now, I'm leaning toward this being my final season," he tells the Cincinnati Enquirer. "Physically, I feel great. There's no issues I'm battling right now. It's just mentally and with the family, it's getting tougher every year." |
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| Jeff Conine was unavailable with an undisclosed injury Thursday, the Cincinnati Post reports. He hasn't seen action since Monday. |
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| Jeff Conine is getting platoon work at first base, splitting time with Scott Hatteberg, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Conine is on the short end of the platoon, though, so he's not worth considering in formats other than deep NL-only leagues. |
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| Jeff Conine played his first game in the field Wednesday, the AP reports. He's been dealing with back spasms, though he was able to DH Tuesday. |
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| Jeff Conine made his exhibition debut on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Post. Conine, who has been slowed by a stiff lower back this spring, struck out looking in both of his at-bats. |
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| A stiff lower back has kept Jeff Conine from taking part in any spring games thus far, according to the Cincinnati Post. It's not clear when he will get into action for the Reds. |
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| The Reds acquired Jeff Conine from the Phillies in exchange for minor leaguers Javon Moran and Brad Key. Conine should be a platoon partner for Scott Hatteberg at first base and also see time in the outfield. |
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| The Orioles sent Jeff Conine and cash to the Phillies on Sunday for a player to be named, according to the AP. He has a $2 million option for 2007 in his contract, which will vest if he reaches 450 plate appearances (he reached 432 on Sunday). Conine will see some action in the outfield and could also get some time at first base. |
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| The Dodgers are now interested in acquiring Jeff Conine from the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun. The Phillies and O's already have had extensive talks but haven't been able to agree to terms of a deal. |
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| The Orioles and Phillies have had significant discussions involving Jeff Conine, according to the Baltimore Sun. The Orioles are looking for a mid-level prospect from the Phillies in return for Conine. Conine has a $2 million option for 2007 in his contract, which will vest if he reaches 450 plate appearances this season (he already has 420). |
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| Jeff Conine has stated in the past that he would consider retirement at the end of the season, but he indicated on Wednesday that he could return in 2007, according to the Baltimore Sun. "It all depends on the complexion of the team next year and what they do this offseason," Conine said when asked whether his projected role in 2007 will influence his thinking. "If they come back and say you're not going to get as much playing time because we're going to get this guy, this guy and this guy, if we're going to win, I might be fine with that." When Conine reaches 450 plate appearances this year (he topped 400 on Wednesday), a $2 million contract option will vest for 2007. |
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