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September 6, 2008 in Bullpen, Coaching Moves by jonnylons
Last night the Marlins wiggled out of a potential one-run loss into a 4-1 win. How’d they do it? Well, it started with great managing. Fredi Gonzalez showed us why the Marlins’ brass hired him as he went head to head with Tony LaRussa, one of the game’s best at managing a ballclub. The win came in extra innings as [...]
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July 5, 2008 in Bullpen, Commentary by jonnylons
Sorry, Fredi, I don’t buy it. And if you really mean what you say, then the Marlins are in deep trouble. Kevin Gregg is not in any danger of losing his closing job? Really? The Marlins are choking. Kevin Gregg is supposed to be there to give CPR and life support, but he hasn’t been able to save himself let [...]
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June 3, 2008 in Bullpen, Commentary, Regular Season by jonnylons
This is a tough question for any fan to ask of his favorite team – are we contenders or pretenders? Time to honestly evaluate the question that is the Marlins 2008 season. With this road trip going as bad as it is, the upside is that the Marlins are in these games and have a chance to win them. They [...]
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May 14, 2007 in Bullpen, Starting Pitching, Trades by jonnylons
Proof there is a God, and He’s a Marlin fan On Sunday, the Marlins somehow convinced the Rockies that Jorge Julio was more valuable than Byung Hyun Kim. Kim has been injured all season; Julio would have been better off on the DL. Now, Julio will take his 12.54 ERA to Colorado where he figures to turn things around. “I’m [...]
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April 11, 2007 in Bullpen, Commentary by jonnylons
Just say no. That is what Fredi Gonzalez is faced with as his first major obstacle as manager comes to bear upon him. And that “no” is not only directed at Jorge Julio’s ego but also towards Larry Beinfest, the man who hired Gonzalez. In this instance one can ask, would Girardi keep rolling Julio out there when it is [...]
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April 8, 2007 in Bullpen by jonnylons
The Marlins completed their home opening series against the Phillies with a 6-4 win over division rival Philadelphia. Scott Olsen gets his 2nd win, and Mike Jacobs launched his 2nd home run of the season; both players helping the Marlins stake their claim as the new power in the NL East. Ok, it’s early, but there really isn’t any reason [...]
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March 31, 2007 in Bullpen, Spring Training by jonnylons
Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the Roster Some of you will probably doubt this most recent move, of trading away a talented prospect in Yusmeiro Petit for a veteran closer in Jorge Julio. A veteran at the ripe old age of 28. Well, grow up. Larry Beinfest has proven himself to be one of [...]
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March 27, 2007 in Bullpen by jonnylons
“With me and Julio down by the schoolyard…” I never understood that song, but it does provide a good sound bite. Kind of like this latest move where the Marlins acquired Jorge Julio from the Diamondbacks for Yusmeiro Petit. In one move, the Marlins solve the problem of their bullpen by adding an experienced closer and also solidify their starting [...]
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Marlins Getting Out of Town at the Right Time
August 18, 2008 in Bullpen, Commentary by jonnylons
Another series loss against a quality opponent and the Marlins are leaving town. With Fay bearing down on south Florida, there seems like no better time than now for the Fish to get out of the water. The series loss to the Cubs crippled the Marlins a bit as they fell further back into the depths of the NL East [...]
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