Chris Coghlan: Rookie of the Year?

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I know it may be a stretch at this point, but in a month or so you can point back to this blog and say, "Ahh! There's a man of vision!" Well, that too might be a stretch, but no one can deny that Chris Coghlan is quietly putting together an impressive body of work in this his rookie campaign. One of the most difficult things to do in all of sports is hit a baseball. Add to the fact that you … [Read more...]

Marlins Sweep Their Way Back Into Hunt

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They left Washington, DC in a cloud of embarassment, frustration, and confusion. They left Philadelphia booming with confidence and sensing the urgency of the playoff push upon them - with great promise. How can a team turn things around so quickly, so suddenly? That is baseball, and in a marathon season like this, it is a series, not a game, that can determine the success of a … [Read more...]

MarlinsNation Twitter Updates for 2009-08-08

6-3 #Marlins up here in the bottom of the 8th. Need a strong inning from Lindstrom but he gave up a lead off double just out of Cody's reach # Lindstrom gets his first out with a strikeout on a nice slider. Good. Let's get the next two put away. # Lindstrom is looking real comfortable in there as a set up guy again. Got two outs here and Lindstrom had a really good series. # Well, flush … [Read more...]

Marlins Go for Sweep But Will Stare Down Nemesis

He's in his mid 40s, has an easy delivery and throws in the mid 80s. Not exactly the kind of pitcher you'd expect to dominate a team. And not just dominate, but ridiculously dominate. Jamie Moyer, apologies to Jeffery Loria, owns the Marlins. The Fish have just taken two games from the Phillies in this crucial road series just after getting swept by the Phillies. Something has got to give - how … [Read more...]

MarlinsNation Twitter Updates for 2009-08-07

Nick Johnson goes yard! 1-0 #Marlins # Marlins get another as Hanley crosses the plate. Uggla actually plates a runner while he was in the batter box - even if the Phillies gaff. # #Nolasco gets it done shutting the Phillies down to start the game. And now the cameras cut to Co-dizzles home run! 3-0 #Marlins! # Marlins getting some breaks, but that Blanton play was pure luck for him. Good think … [Read more...]

Marlins Start With Win; Sean West Recalled

The Marlins (that's right, with all the vowels back in place) started off their series with the Phillies with a win. Very important because those three games they lost to the Nationals damaged their chances in the standings, but with every win against Philly the Marlins gain a game. Now at 56-53, the Marlins are at 6 games in back of the Phillies. Don't get delusional just yet - the Marlins … [Read more...]

Mrlns Kick off Phillies Series

So the Mrlns have a big series staring them in the face. Hey, you expected the Mrlns to do anything easy? C'mon! The Mrlns role into Philly looking to make up for that sweep that they got handed to them by the all-powerful Nationals. You may be wondering why I am mispelling the Mrlins, well, I'm not. You see, they lost their vowels in that series against the Nationals. The Natty Lights, as I … [Read more...]

Cold Water: Fish Failing in DC

They left Miami looking like they were right where they wanted to be. Riding a thrilling win with back to back home runs from Dan Uggla and Cody Ross to beat the Cubs for the series win, the Marlins were looking like world beaters. Their next opponent, the Washington" Natinals" were the laughing stock of the league. Except the Nationals, as they are actually known, were playing some pretty good … [Read more...]

MarlinsNation Twitter Updates for 2009-08-05

@JoeFrisaro True. I must have accidentally hit your name, too. You got the best gig, IMO. in reply to JoeFrisaro # @JROstermayer Frustrating? I wanted to break something! I can't imagine how you felt! in reply to JROstermayer # Wow, what a great start to this one. C'mon Fish. Don't choke again. # Powered by Twitter Tools. … [Read more...]

MarlinsNation Twitter Updates for 2009-08-04

Marlins getting underway # Nick Johnson returns to Washington, DC and immediately knocks in a run. #Marlins up 1-0. # Another Nick Johnson base running error. First game he got thrown out at 3B being greedy, tonight just got fooled on a short fly to CF. # 1-0 #Marlins here after 2.5 innings. Martin has settled in with his mid-80s fastballs that are straighter than David Duchovny in his show. … [Read more...]