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Florida Marlins give manager Fredi Gonzalez contract extension

Feb. 17, 2009
Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has received a contract extension through the 2011 season.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa