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 the defining play was Felipe Lopez's inability to properly field a ground ball … [Read more...]
Gregg Costing Marlins Wins
July 5, 2008 By 1 Comment
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 alone his team. Sure, he has 15 saves, but he also has 6 blown saves. Gregg also has … [Read more...]
Are the Marlins Frauds?
June 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 dropped 2 out of 3 against the Met and Phillies, but realistically one of those losses could … [Read more...]
Julio Traded for Kim
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Proof there is a God, and He's a Marlin fanOn 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 fine. I stayed in focus all the time," said Julio. "I know this game. I know … [Read more...]
Right Said Fredi Needs to Say No to Julio
April 11, 2007 By 1 Comment
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 evident that this guy can't find the plate with a GPS locator?Julio, to give … [Read more...]
Marlins 4-2, 2-0 on Season Series
April 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 to deny the possibility that the Marlins could take the … [Read more...]
Why Jorge Julio Could Succeed As a Marlin
March 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the RosterSome 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 the shrewdest GM's in the game and his scouting staff and assistants and front office … [Read more...]
Marlins Land Jorge Julio
March 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
"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 rotation.Julio immediately becomes the closer, and … [Read more...]
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Marlins Getting Out of Town at the Right Time
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 now trailing 4.5 games in back of the re-surging Mets. Sporting a record that is just … [Read more...]