Josh Johnson knows he hasn't pitched much like an ace for the Florida Marlins this spring. "The mechanics are getting little more consistent, but I'm still not there, " he said after allowing two runs and three hits in 4 1-3 innings as Florida lost 9-7 to the ...

Manager Bobby Cox knows who will be in his starting rotation on opening day. He also knows Billy Wagner will be his closer. After that, he has more pieces of the puzzle to work out. There are likely six spots available in the ...

Marlins ace Josh Johnson has started earning his $39 million contract. Making his first start since signing his lucrative four-year deal in January, Johnson allowed two runs in two innings in Florida's 6-5 win over the Cardinals on Saturday. Johnson, who'll be Florida's opening ...