The Florida Marlins announced Monday they have purchased the contracts of right-handed pitcher Ricky Bones and outfielder Mark Smith and designated for assignment right-handed pitcher Jared Camp and outfielder Derrick Gibson.

Governor Jeb Bush announced that he will veto a bill that would have allowed the voters of Miami-Dade county to vote on a Cruise Tax to fund the new Marlins ballpark. The governor, who claimed that he “longs for the glory days of Marlins’ baseball” did not know that today was opening day. Please write, call, e-mail, or fax the Governor expressing your disagreement with his decision:

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

Telephone: (850) 488-4441
FAX (850) 487-0801
E-Mail: fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us