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March 31, 2007 in Bullpen, Spring Training by jonnylons
Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the Roster Some of you will probably doubt this most recent move, of trading away a talented prospect in Yusmeiro Petit for a veteran closer in Jorge Julio. A veteran at the ripe old age of 28. Well, grow up. Larry Beinfest has proven himself to be one of [...]
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March 30, 2007 in Opening Day, Roster, Spring Training by jonnylons
Jason Wood, best known for his game winning pinch hit single in the final game against Philly, is now a member of the parent club’s roster at the young age of 37. ‘Bout time because this guy has hung with it and shown that he can flat-out hit. Right-Said-Fredi, as I like to call him (not to his face, obviously!), [...]
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March 29, 2007 in Marlin Alumni, MLB News by jonnylons
From news about a new closer to news about an old closer – this time, it’s very dark. Ugueth Urbina, known for his cardiac-like saves during the 2003 season for the Marlins (acquired from the Rangers for prospect Adrian Gonzalez) and his postgame kisses with Pudge Rodriguez, will now be known for being locked up. Reports from Venezuela are that [...]
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March 27, 2007 in Bullpen by jonnylons
“With me and Julio down by the schoolyard…” I never understood that song, but it does provide a good sound bite. Kind of like this latest move where the Marlins acquired Jorge Julio from the Diamondbacks for Yusmeiro Petit. In one move, the Marlins solve the problem of their bullpen by adding an experienced closer and also solidify their starting [...]
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March 26, 2007 in Coaching Staff by jonnylons
Under Perry Hill, there have been many gold gloves. Orlando Cabrera in 2001, Luis Castillo grabbed three from 2003-2005, Derek Lee recieved his first in 2003 under Hill’s guidance and Mike Lowell recieved his first in 2005. Even more impressive was how he handled last season’s staff of rookies, which posted the third best fielding percentage in team history at [...]
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March 23, 2007 in Spring Training by jonnylons
The Marlins defeated the Cards yesterday 2-1. The biggest news being LaRussa’s arrest the night before and his subsequent apology. That aside, the Marlins have some promising developments coming out of that win. Dontrelle Willis is going to be the Opening Day starter and he showed why going 6.2 innings of shutout baseball against the World Champs. He struck out [...]
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March 14, 2007 in Fish Eyes by jonnylons
Like most Marlin fans, you might be scratching your head (or wearing a paper bag) over what the Marlins are going to do about their center field needs. Clearly we have to field 9 players – I know some of you, like me, are asking do we really have to play 9 players? Um yeah, we do. So, with that [...]
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March 12, 2007 in Injuries, Spring Training, Starting Pitching by jonnylons
Jose Garcia, trying to grab the 5th spot in the rotation with the injury to Josh Johnson, has become injured himself. His right elbow, his throwing arm, has swollen and he is slated for some light throwing on Monday. He isn’t sure he will make it through that. MRI tests have revealed no structural damage, just some inflammation. That isn’t [...]
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March 3, 2007 in Injuries by jonnylons
Josh Johnson has had to shut it down here early on in Spring Training due to some nerve damage in his throwing arm, around the elbow and biceps area. Tests run on Friday were not able to conclude what exactly is wrong with his arm, but further tests are scheduled. So, it is not known how long Josh Johnson will [...]
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March 2, 2007 in Injuries by jonnylons
Taylor Tankersley, the Marlins top lefty specialist out of the pen, is going to be taking it easy in Spring Training — due to inflammation in his left shoulder. The prognosis is simply rest. For the next 7-10 days, he will not be allowed to pick up a ball, but will instead focus on allowing the shoulder to heal. He [...]
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