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Placido Polanco continues to struggle while hitting third

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco was back in the third spot of the lineup Wednesday but went 0 for 4, dropping his season line to .248/.311/.281 in 132 plate appearances. He has yet to hit a home run this season, but the other options for the Marlins in the heart of the order aren't much better.

May 9, 2013

Placido Polanco extends hitting streak to six games

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco extended his hitting streak to six games with a 1-for-4 performance against the Cubs Friday. He's posted at least one hit in 17 of his 21 games this season while hitting .288/.345/.338 in 87 plate appearances.

April 27, 2013

Placido Polanco records fifth multi-hit game

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco recorded his fifth multi-hit game of April Wednesday, going 2 for 4 with a double in his team's 6-1 loss to the Nationals. Polanco has been held hitless in just three of his 14 games while hitting .327/.364/.385, striking out only once in 55 plate appearances.

April 17, 2013

Marlins keeping Placido Polanco fresh

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco was held out of the lineup for the first time this season in Miami's series finale against the Mets Sunday. Chris Valaika started at third in his place, his first big-league game since Sept. 11, 2011 as a member of the Reds. "We talked about it all spring: We need him for the long haul," manager Mike Redmond said about Polanco. "He means a lot to this team, we've got to take care of him. We don't want to overdo it." Polanco, 37, has moved to the No. 2 spot in the batting order after spending the first two games as the team's unlikely cleanup hitter. He has...

April 7, 2013

Placido Polanco assumes cleanup duty

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco went 1 for 3 with a single during Miami's 2-0 loss to Washington on opening day Monday. Polanco began his unexpected tenure as the team's cleanup hitter and produced one of only three hits off Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. Despite hitting just two home runs last season, Polanco will occupy the No. 4 spot in the lineup as Marlins manager Mike Redmond likes the noted contact hitter slotting behind Giancarlo Stanton in the batting order.

April 1, 2013

Placido Polanco to bat cleanup?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco batted fourth in Monday's Cactus League contest against the Tigers and went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Marlins manager Mike Redmond told the Sun-Sentinel that Polanco batting cleanup could carry over into the regular season as he likes what the 37-year-old offers to protect Giancarlo Stanton, who will hit third for Miami."It's one of those things where we're going to have a lot of different guys hitting probably in a lot of different spots," Redmond said. "I like Polanco hitting there. He gives you a veteran bat, a guy who puts the ball in play. He can hit...

March 25, 2013

Marlins begin to shape opening day roster

CBSSports.com Fantasy — CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports the Marlins' opening day roster is beginning to take shape. Heyman said the defensive alignment will be Rob Brantly at catcher, Casey Kotchman at first base, Donovan Solano at second base, Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop, Placido Polanco at third base, Juan Pierre in left field, Justin Ruggiano in center field and Giancarlo Stanton in right field. The rotation isn't settled yet, but Ricky Nolasco, Henderson Alvarez and Nate Eovaldi have secured spots. The final two spots remain up for grabs.

March 20, 2013

Placido Polanco comes back swinging

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Miami third baseman Placido Polanco finished 2 for 3 with a double during his return to the lineup in the Marlins' Grapefruit League contest against the Mets on Saturday. Polanco had been sidelined since March 1 with a strained oblique, but stayed active in throwing drills earlier this week in preparation for his start. He played five innings in the field before being replaced by Nick Green in the bottom of the sixth inning. The veteran infielder is now hitting .462 over five games this spring.

March 16, 2013

Polanco, Dobbs, Alvarez back; Stanton, Cishek not far behind.

Fish Bytes | Miami Herald — PORT ST. LUCIE -- All of a sudden, manager Mike Redmond feels like he has all his weapons. Not only are Placido Polanco and Greg Dobbs returning from injuries, but Giancarlo Stanton, Henderson Alvarez and Steve Cishek are returning from...

Miami Marlins March 16, 2013

Does Placido Polanco have anything left in the tank?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Sidelined with a sore oblique for all but four games this spring, Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco may make his Grapefruit League return as soon as Saturday. Although there is little reason to doubt that he will be ready for opening day, the question is whether Polanco will have value for owners, even in deeper leagues. He still has crazy-good contact skills, but last season, 57 percent of his hit balls were grounders. Worse, he batted .193 on those ground balls, and, not being especially fleet of foot, owners shouldn't look for that average to rise. Those looking for a return to his days...

March 14, 2013

Polanco aims to play Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Miami Herald reports Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, who has been sidelined by a strained oblique, said he hopes to return to spring games by Saturday. He said he has been throwing and hitting, and the injury is much better than it was a week ago.

March 13, 2013

Marlins assign Jose Fernandez to minor league camp; Polanco aims for Saturday

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — The Marlins made three moves today, re-assigning Jose Fernandez, their top pitching prospect, to minor league camp along with outfielder Jake Marisnick. Right-handed reliever Chris Hatcher was optioned to Class AAA New Orleans. Fernandez and Marisnick will open the season at Class AA Jacksonville. Meanwhile, third baseman Placido Polanco said he hopes to play Saturday in Port St. Lucie against the Mets. Sidelined with a sore oblique, Polanco said he has been throwing the last two days and is feeling gradual improvement.

Miami Marlins March 13, 2013

Oblique strain hindering Polanco

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco revealed Monday he has been slowed by a strained oblique since the beginning of the month and not lingering back spasms, the Palm Beach Post reports. Polanco has not appeared in a Grapefruit League contest since March 1 and has played in just four spring games total. "I add more a little each day to see how it feels and see how it feels the next day," he said. "This stuff is a little tricky."

March 12, 2013

Miami Marlins: Polanco cautious in recovery from oblique strain

Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco still has pain in his right oblique, which he strained 10 days ago, and won’t rush back to Grapefruit League action.

Miami Marlins March 11, 2013

Oblique strain has Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco taking it slow

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — Placido Polanco has now missed 10 days becuase of an oblique strain and the the third baseman is not sure when he’ll be ready to play. Polanco, projected as the starting third baseman, has played in just four spring training games, his last coming on March 1. Polanco said he is still sore and will be taking it slow. “I add more stuff every day day to see how it feels and see how it feels the next day,” Polanco said. “This stuff is a little tricky. Sometimes you feel good and you go and it comes back and it can take a long time to heal.” Polanco, 37, played in just 17 games after the All-Star b...

Miami Marlins March 11, 2013

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Placido Polanco Photos

  • Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, left, looks on as Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra heads for third base after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Miami. The Diamondbacks defeated the Marlins 1-0 The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, left, looks on as Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra heads for third base after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Miami. The Diamondbacks defeated the Marlins 1-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Carl Crawford, left, is tagged out at third by Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco as he tried to tag up on pop out by Matt Kemp during the first inning of the Natioinal League MLB baseball game Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Carl Crawford, left, is tagged out at third by Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco as he tried to tag up on pop out by Matt Kemp during the first inning of the Natioinal League MLB baseball game Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Diego Padres' Chase Headley is caught in a run down between Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco and second baseman Chris Valaika in the seventh inning of the Padres 5-0 victory in a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, May 6, 2013. Headley ahd doubled and drove in a run. The Marlins shortstop is Adeiny Hechavarria (left) The Associated Press
    San Diego Padres' Chase Headley is caught in a run down between Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco and second baseman Chris Valaika in the seventh inning of the Padres 5-0 victory in a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, May 6, 2013. Headley ahd doubled and drove in a run. The Marlins shortstop is Adeiny Hechavarria (left). (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
  • San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera scores as Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco watches as umpire Tony Randazzo gives the run signal in the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, May 6, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera scores as Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco watches as umpire Tony Randazzo gives the run signal in the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, May 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
  • Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Miami. The Cubs won 4-3 The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Miami. The Cubs won 4-3. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Marlins' Placido Polanco, left, is congratulated by Chris Valaika after Polanco scored when Rob Brantly was walked with the bases loaded during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Miami The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins' Placido Polanco, left, is congratulated by Chris Valaika after Polanco scored when Rob Brantly was walked with the bases loaded during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, left, throws to first base after fielding a ground ball hit as Humberto Quintero (12) heads to third base during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Quintero was safe at third base. The Phillies won 2-1 The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, left, throws to first base after fielding a ground ball hit as Humberto Quintero (12) heads to third base during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Quintero was safe at third base. The Phillies won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
  • Miami Marlins players rush to congratulate Chris Coghlan (8) after he batted in the game-winning run, 2-1, in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2013. Marlins' Placido Polanco scored on the single The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins players rush to congratulate Chris Coghlan (8) after he batted in the game-winning run, 2-1, in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2013. Marlins' Placido Polanco scored on the single. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
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