The Marlins announced Wednesday they have promoted Lou DePaoli to Vice President of Sales, named Pat McNamara Director of Season and Group Sales and promoted Jim Frevola to Director of Marketing Partnerships.

Shortstop Alex Gonzalez is recovering from a hairline fracture of his left forearm, which occurred while playing winter ball in Venezuela. Gonzalez returned to the United States and had a cast removed December 6 by Dr. George Caldwell. He will wear a removable splint over the next two weeks while undergoing daily exercises to strengthen his arm and forearm.