Hawks add "Flip" Murray

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08/13/2008 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on Wednesday. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed.

The 29-year-old split his time between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers last season. He was released after averaging 7.5 points and 3.4 assists in 19 games for Detroit, and, after Indiana signed him on March 1, he logged averages of 11 points and 3.5 assists in 23 games for the Pacers.

"By signing Flip, it provides us with another experienced player who has the ability to play multiple positions for us," said Hawks general manager Rick Sund. "Because of his versatility, he will be a valuable asset for us as a reserve, and we look forward to the contributions he'll bring this season."

The six-year veteran has career marks of 9.3 points and 2.4 assists per game with the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Pistons and Pacers.

The NCAA Division II Player of the Year during his senior season at Shaw University, Murray was selected in the second round of the 2002 draft by the Bucks.

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JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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