Marlins Sign Castillo

December 28, 2007 in Offseason by jonnylons

I’m not saying that the Marlins have found Miggy’s replacement – that will never happen. But they did find a decent 3B candidate to hold the fort until Dominguez is ready – the ex-Pirate Jose Castillo. Castillo, who couldn’t find a home run last season, has been able to his 11 and 14 in the previous two seasons before, respectively. [...]

Dolphins Being Sold Good Sign for Marlins

December 16, 2007 in Commentary, Stadium Hunt by jonnylons

What do the Miami Dolphins have to do with the Florida Marlins? Everything. The two form a symbiote, of course the Marlins are the cash cow for the Dolphins which is something Wayne H. Huizenga would never admit. Let’s not even rehash the sham that was the ’97 fire sale and the ridiculous claims Huizenga, whom I affectionately call H-bomb, [...]

Finances in Place for New Stadium?

December 14, 2007 in Stadium Hunt by jonnylons

Things may be turning around for the Marlins, the laughing stock of fan bases these days. (My ears are still ringing) In what is shaping up to be more than a last ditch effort, but an actual plan, the county of Miami-Dade is looking like a partner with the Marlins in a plan to bring the MLB franchise into the [...]

Cabrera and Willis Gone

December 5, 2007 in Offseason by jonnylons

Fish no more. Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis are no longer Marlins. Arguably one of the best hitters of his generation, Miguel Cabrera was working real hard on getting back into shape when the deal was made. As for Dontrelle, he was on vacation in Mexico when he got the news. Neither player netted a familiar name in return, which [...]

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