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Madden Activated off Disabled List

June 7, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Marlins have announced a roster move that affects their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns prior to tonight's game against the Birmingham Barons at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Right-handed reliever Corey Madden has been transferred from the disabled list to the active Jacksonville roster. Madden was placed on the disabled list with a right quad strain on May 31. Madden in 17 relief appearances is 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA.

The Suns roster now stands at 24.

With the yesterday's win, the Suns can now even the series with a win in the fourth game of the series to be played on Tuesday night at the Baseball Grounds. Jacksonville will start left-hander Graham Taylor (2-1, 4.54 ERA) while the Barons will start right-hander Joe Bisenius (1-0, 3.86 ERA).

Tuesday night will be "Fifty Cent Family Feast Night" at the Baseball Grounds, featuring fifty-cent hot dogs, peanuts, and ice cream treats.

First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., and fans can listen to the game beginning at 6:50 p.m. on with the U.F. & Shands Pregame Show on Jacksonville's WFXJ AM 930 the Fox and www.jaxsuns.com. ABOUT THE JACKSONVILLE SUNS The Jacksonville Suns are the minor league Class AA affiliate of the Florida Marlins. The Suns are proud members and five-time champions of the 10-team Southern League of Professional Baseball. To learn more about the Jacksonville Suns, visit www.jaxsuns.com.

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