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Headlines & Observations (05/03/2006)

Leads slip away for Marlins, homestand ends 0-5
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: “After four straight Olsen walks to open the fourth Tuesday, the Phillies scored three runs and added four more in the seventh for a 7-5 win, their second consecutive come-from-behind victory over the Marlins at Dolphin Stadium.”

Poor play = poor attendance
Miami Herald (registration required): “The Marlins played in front of 6,652 fans Tuesday night — following Monday’s attendance of 6,017 — but manager Joe Girardi insisted the modest turnouts aren’t affecting his team.”

Draft experts can’t agree on Dolphins’ picks
Miami Herald (registration required): “ESPN’s Mel Kiper, who gave the Fins a C, likes defensive back Jason Allen’s ”linebacker mentality” but questions receiver Derek Hagan’s consistency and dependability, though ‘getting him in the third round wasn’t a bad pick.’ Kiper calls receiver Devin Aromashodu a steal in Round 7.”

Agent: Ricky open to playing in Canada
Miami Herald (registration required): “Agent Leigh Steinberg said Tuesday night that Williams said he would consider playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League next season. Steinberg also said he would begin negotiations with the team shortly.”