Cousins could start opener for Marlins

If Cody Ross isn’t ready, his replacement will be Scott Cousins, who took the field for the Double-A Jacksonville Suns in an exhibition against the Marlins on Friday.

Barden leads way for Marlins

Brian Barden hit a bases-clearing double, Brett Carroll hit his third homer of the spring and Scott Cousins capped the game with solo shot as the Marlins topped the Rays, 8-5, on Saturday.

Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster

In anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10, the Marlins filled up their 40-man roster on Friday, adding right-handers Jose Ceda, Jay Buente, Brett Sinkbeil and Kris Harvey, as well as outfielder Scott Cousins.