John Baker Has the Umps in the Palm of His Hands

August 1, 2009 in MLB News, Regular Season by jonnylons

Or so the loudmouths at BSPN, I mean, ESPN, would have you believe. Look at this footage taken from the conclusion of the Marlins/Braves game in which the Marlins won 6-3. It was the night that Bill Hahn, and his famous moustache, tossed Bobby Cox and Brian McCann (who basically planned on getting tossed as the backup catcher mysteriously emerged [...]

Gload’s Non Home Run Proves Historical; Coghlan Hits First Homer as Big Leaguer

May 14, 2009 in Commentary, MLB News, Players by jonnylons

The score was 8-5 and Alfredo Amezaga was on 1B with Ross Gload at the plate. With a crack of the bat the ball sailed down the RF line and appeared to be a home run, putting the Marlins right back in the mix. Instead, something historical happened: the home run was called off. The umpiring crew got together and [...]

HRam and Uggla Named to NL All Star Team

July 6, 2008 in All Star, All Star Game, Awards, MLB News, Roster, Uncategorized by nolesmarlins

Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla will represent the Florida Marlins at the 2008 All Star Game.  Hanley became the second Marlin ever after Gary Sheffield in 1993 to be voted in by the fans as a starter.  Dan Uggla was selected by his peers as a reserve.  Congrats to both of these guys, and we at Marlinsnation.com wish them all [...]

Hank Steinbrenner is a Sore Loser: A Commentary by Nolesmarlins

June 19, 2008 in Commentary, MLB News by nolesmarlins

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/17/sports/baseball/17base.html?_r=1&oref=slogin If you haven’t already heard, Hank Steinbrenner, the big cheese in charge of the Yankees, has placed the blame for Chien Ming Wang’s foot injury on the National League’s lack of a DH rule.  In his comments, Steinbrenner claims that the NL needs to “grow up” and “join the 21st Century”.  Grow up?!  Has he lost his mind?!?!?!  Is [...]

Ken Griffey Hits 600th

June 9, 2008 in Marlins History, MLB News by jonnylons

The 6th player ever in Major League Baseball history to do it – and he did it Monday night at Dolphins Stadium as the Marlins were hosting the Reds. Ken Griffey Jr, who started his career in Seattle, watched his father play for the Reds during their heyday while growing up. Now, he has helped create a bit of Reds [...]

Ryan Tucker to Make Pitching Debut

June 7, 2008 in Fish Farm, MLB News, Roster by jonnylons

The way the Marlins are blowing through their bullpen, it is no wonder they decided to call up one of their better pitching prospects – but it isn’t Chris Volstad. Instead, it is Ryan Tucker who is being called up from AA Carolina to make his MLB debut. With the bullpen heavily taxed with innings – Burke Badenhop had to [...]

Ex-Marlin Urbina Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail

March 29, 2007 in Marlin Alumni, MLB News by jonnylons

From news about a new closer to news about an old closer – this time, it’s very dark. Ugueth Urbina, known for his cardiac-like saves during the 2003 season for the Marlins (acquired from the Rangers for prospect Adrian Gonzalez) and his postgame kisses with Pudge Rodriguez, will now be known for being locked up. Reports from Venezuela are that [...]

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