Emilio Bonifacio might have people confused as to how to spell his name, but by season's end he may be a household name for Marlin fans. He is not going to put up gaudy power numbers, but he has lots of flash with his sizzling speed and strong defense. In fact, just looking at him, he reminds of another Marlins switch hitting infielder - Luis Castillo. Watching Bonifacio's swing and the way … [Read more...]
Gentlemen Start Your Engines
April 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
After all the trades, free agent headlines, minor league promotions and baseball stadium debates, we're finally at the eve of what its all about....Opening Day. The Marlins can climb above .500 all time on opening day with a win against the Washington Nationals Monday, currently sitting at 8-8 all-time. Coach Fredi Gonzalez has announced his batting order for tomorrow's 4:05 start and might … [Read more...]
Mitre and Gregg Gone
October 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Marlins released Segio Mitre and did not renew Kevin Gregg's contract, who is arbitration eligible - officially starting the 2008 baseball offseason for the Marlins. Watching the playoffs from the comfort of their homes here in south Florida, the Marlins have to find a way to tweak their team payroll to maximize value. The Marlins are expected to increase payroll, up into the $30 million … [Read more...]
Marlins Open 2008 With a Loss
April 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ok, one major criticism for my Marlins: Loria, lose the douche patrol cheerleaders.Maybe it isn't new this year, not sure, but today I noticed some guys that looked like Met fans posing as Marlin fans. A bunch of transplants - you know the type, hats turned to the side, random armbands and wristbands, bad goatees that look more like chin straps, big sun glasses for no reason - running around … [Read more...]
Opening Day 2008: A New Hope
March 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Yes, it is the title from the first Star Wars film (the real first film...). It is appropriately used here.Wedged between the start of the season, which is today, and the end of the last one is a shining affirmation of not just hope, but of expectation. For the first time, fans of this franchise can start to expect and can begin looking up. Well, the first time since that fateful first day back in … [Read more...]
Marlins Win Big on Opening Day 2007
April 2, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Florida Marlins got a good start to the 2007 season with a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals, who were very hospitable to their guests serving up a couple of home run pitches for the Marlins to crash the opener.Two mammoth home runs, one from Miguel Cabrera and another from Dan Uggla, assured the Marlins victory while Dontrelle Willis worked the plate to keep the Nats from threatening. For … [Read more...]
Fan Favorite Wood Makes Roster
March 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Jason Wood, best known for his game winning pinch hit single in the final game against Philly, is now a member of the parent club's roster at the young age of 37. 'Bout time because this guy has hung with it and shown that he can flat-out hit.Right-Said-Fredi, as I like to call him (not to his face, obviously!), really likes Wood's compact swing and also visualizes the minor league vet as a pinch … [Read more...]
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South Florida Media Still Cynical
If someone was a manic-depressive, strung out on prescription drugs all the time, would you go hang out with them? Would you discuss the finer points of life with them? Heck, would you even go to a baseball game with them?Is it any question then that the Marlin fan, ever anxious here in Miami, has been suffering from shell-shock while reading the papers for the last 15+ years? Just look at the … [Read more...]