Starting Rotation Will Challenge Marlins
March 28, 2008 in Starting Pitching by jonnylons
The success of this team is not going to be based on its offense, its defense or even, for a change, its bullpen. It will be based on how consistent their starting pitching can be. This season, like last season, the Marlins are starting out short-handed as most of their rotation is out with injuries. Sergio Mitre is out with [...]
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Opening Day 2008: A New Hope
March 31, 2008 in Commentary, Opening Day by jonnylons
Yes, it is the title from the first Star Wars film (the real first film…). It is appropriately used here. Wedged between the start of the season, which is today, and the end of the last one is a shining affirmation of not just hope, but of expectation. For the first time, fans of this franchise can start to expect [...]
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