Forget How They Play - These New Marlins Got To Learn How To Tip

"'I've been asking a lot of questions about a lot of things like that, too, because I don't know what's going on,' Nolasco said.

"A few days ago, Bill Beck, the Marlins' longtime traveling secretary, delivered what amounted to a primer on some of the nuances the rookies can expect, such as whom to tip and how much. He said it's the first time he has given the speech since 1998, the last time the Marlins' roster was overhauled to such an extent.

"The Marlins have five players who have never spent a day in the majors, and a few more who can hardly be classified as seasoned vets. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez's major-league résumé consists of two big-league at-bats, and reliever Josh Johnson has appeared in four games for a total of 12 innings.

"'They're just like a deer in headlights,' Beck said." (MiamiHerald)