But due to an extremely busy day at work, and also due to the economic meltdown and the political ramifications (my interests in life do extend beyond baseball...), you will all have to wait another day for my piece on the end of the season. … [Read more...]
Screw the Mets: Closing Day 2008
September 28, 2008 By 2 Comments
It's that time of year again - the close of the regular season. And yes, the Marlins failed to reach the playoffs this season, but considering no one picked them to be anywhere near where they are (except for a few of us here on MarlinsNation.com) we have got to consider it a success in that the Marlins are playing meaningful games all the way up until the end. Only, these past three games are … [Read more...]
Still Plenty to Play For
September 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Even though the Marlins failed on what would have been a miraculous comeback to end the season, they still should hold their heads high for a successful season. They made it practically until the end of the 2008 season playing meaningful baseball - and if not for an August swoon, they may have been doing so in October as well. The fact of the matter is, when you have a team payroll hovering … [Read more...]
Que Sera, Sera
September 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With last night's loss to the Nationals, along with the Mets defeating the Cubs, the Marlins were eliminated from the Wild Card. For all intents and purposes, the season is now over. … [Read more...]
So it goes…
September 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With yesterday's loss to the Reds, the Marlins have been officially eliminated from winning the NL East. Now, the only way in is the Wild Card. … [Read more...]
Nine in a Row; Philly Fans Suck
September 19, 2008 By 1 Comment
So like physics, when two immovable objects collide something has got to give. Tonight, it was the Phillies. The former NL East leaders struck first, grabbing two runs in the first inning off of a sloppy Josh Johnson. Of course, the visiting fans from the city of brotherly love treated it like they won the World Series. So, I sat there, quietly, smiling. And the Marlins struck back. Bigger. … [Read more...]
Down to the Final Ten Games
September 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This is it, and does it get any better? Well, yeah, Game 7 of the World Series, sure. Been there done that, right Marlins fans? 1997? Well, this series with the Phillies could define our season. It could be our playoffs. With a sweep, we can stay alive as the season winds down here in 2008. Lose the series, either only winning one game or less, and it is bye bye October. For the Marlins to … [Read more...]
Marlins’ Hall of Fame Infield
September 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
That's right: history, baby, pure history. The Hall of Fame is calling and they want a piece of the Marlins 2008 infield. Why? Because they are the first team ever to have their entire infield hit over 25 home runs each. And the season isn't even over yet. Mike Jacobs, Dan Uggla, Hanley Ramirez and Jorge Cantu have all climbed over that peak but are looking to shatter it now. Cantu, … [Read more...]
Maybin and Sanchez Debut; Cantu Magic Number 2
September 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Cameron Maybin and Gaby Sanchez have both been called up to the big leagues and are in a pretty good situation to be making their debuts. For Maybin, it has been a rocky season of sorts - traded from the Tigers and with a chance to break spring training as a Marlin was sent to the minors for more seasoning. He was also bit by a spider, which greatly impeded his progress in the minors. Maybin also … [Read more...]
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Blow It Up! Marlins Beat Mets to Close 2008 Season Down
Goodbye, Shea Stadium. You won't be missed. Well, at least by me. Never been there - went to Yankee Stadium instead. There is nothing that seemed to stand out about Shea except that stupid apple that would light up when the Mets hit home runs. Too bad it didn't light up for the last two home runs hit there - one by Wes Helms and one by Dan Uggla. Both home runs pushed the Marlins past the … [Read more...]