By: Ranger Periera The Marlins 8th round pick(238th overall) said he would sign no matter what if taken in the first two rounds of 2008’s MLB draft, so taking him in the 8th round was a little bit risky for the Marlins. With a commitment to San Diego State and the fact that he has shown 5 tool potential gave Galloway, a Rancho Cucamonga, CA native, quite a bit of leverage. But that didn’t … [Read more...]
Marlins Will Be Buyers
June 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Expect the Marlins to be buyers this season before the July 31st trade deadline. Just don't expect them to make any big moves. Jayson Stark even speculates that the Marlins will be buyers. For anyone at BSPN to speculate as such means it is bordering on the obvious and predictable - so you can bank on that. But you can't bank on the Marlins trading prospects away for a big name. Won't happen. … [Read more...]
Miller Masters Mariners; Josh Johnson Rehabs
June 17, 2008 By 1 Comment
When the season began, many were questioning the decision to drop him into the rotation. Now, it is looking like he belongs. Andrew Miller got his 5th win of the season while pitching his most gutsy against the Mariners last night. He pitched 7 innings only striking out 2, but he scattered 6 hits and allowed only 1 run. "I think I did a good job pitching the zone other than that (fourth) … [Read more...]
Marlins Sweep DBacks
May 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The score board read 4-0. Arizona fans must be dumbfounded because they were swept by what seem to think is their mirror image. What is more amazing, however, is the total transformation that Andrew Miller has undergone. Start calling it the Wiley-factor. Frankly, we have already propounded the Midas-like ability he has had in a Marlins uniform as a pitching coach, but this is just more … [Read more...]
Lineup Shuffle: Hanley Hits Third
May 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Is this a good idea? Well, only if the Marlins are planning to play Alfredo Amezaga everyday at center.Fredi Gonzalez adapted his lineup to suit his current situation - which is losing Josh Willingham to the 15 day DL (retroactive to Sunday) and nursing along a banged up Mike Jacobs who is having problems with an irritable finger. (Jacobs received cortisone treatment on the finger and is cleared … [Read more...]
Cabrera Leaving? ARod Returning?
November 11, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Right now, we should be asking ourselves, is it really in the best interest of the Florida Marlins to trade Miguel Cabrera? How is the franchise with the lowest turnout and impending stadium issues going to communicate that it is here for the long haul?By trading Cabrera?The obvious answer is no. But if the scenario is painted correctly, perhaps not - let's dare to dream a bit.Let's say Cabrera is … [Read more...]
Wiley Returns to Marlins
November 4, 2007 By Leave a Comment
In a long anticipated move, the Marlins re-signed Mark Wiley, their pitching coach they let get away after they relieved Jack McKeon of managing duties.When the Marlins hired Joe Girardi, Girardi brought on board Rick Kranitz - the Cubs minor league pitching coordinator. Things looked good last season - while the talent of Josh Johnson, Anibal Sanchez, Scott Olsen and Ricky Nolasco blossomed. Even … [Read more...]
Bad Loss Shows Fredi is Not Ready
July 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
There is no such thing as a good loss. I know some will say there it, but there really isn't. You lost. Tonight's game against the Freds was a good example of terrible. Mitre started off demonstrating what that adjective means, but pulled it together and got through 6 innings while only surrendering the 3 runs from the first inning. The Marlins' bats woke up and they took back the lead to make it … [Read more...]
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Marlins Sweep Double Header; MarlinsNation Has 1st Ever Tailgate
Several historical events took place today on a mostly sunny Sunday afternoon: Omar Vizquel is now the all-time leader in MLB history for games played as a shortstop. Dan Uggla has hit more home runs in a month than any other Marlin in Marlin history (12 - and counting!). MarlinsNation has finally had its first ever "tailgate" - although the tailgating part is being used liberally. We … [Read more...]