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. Obviously, that isn't going to make up for Miguel's power, but if … [Read more...]
Finances in Place for New Stadium?
December 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 center of the city at the Orange Bowl.With the Canes leaving for JRS, the door is open for … [Read more...]
Cabrera and Willis Gone
December 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 was to be expected. The Marlins are in survival mode and … [Read more...]
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Dolphins Being Sold Good Sign for Marlins
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, made in regards to losing money. Back then, a $52M payroll … [Read more...]