It worked in 2003, can it work in 2011? The Marlins, believing themselves to be contenders despite what the rest of the world was thinking, got rid of manager Jeff Torborg back then to dust off Jack McKeon. Most saw it as a move of desperation at best, but McKeon was able to rally the team to play some of the best baseball in the entire league for the remainder of the season. Part II would … [Read more...]
Marlins Hang Up Seventh Loss in a Row
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The good news is the Marlins ended a 23 inning scoreless streak tonight in the 9th inning with a Mike Stanton hit that helped rally the Fish down 2-0. Then the bad news: the Marlins give back a run in the top of the 10th to lose the game. To add Tabasco to the wound, Gaby Sanchez was up with runners on first and second but was called out on a questionable pitch to end the game. The Marlins … [Read more...]
Brian Sabean Is an Idiot
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Really? You don't even play on the field and you are going to make a punk statement like that? Brian Sabean, apparently drinking from the same punch bowl as Barry Bonds, seems to be incapable of masking his rage. "[Cousins] chose to be a hero in my mind, and if that's his flash of fame, then that's as good as it's gonna get, pal," Sabean said. "We'll have a long memory. We've talked to … [Read more...]
Scott Cousins Was Just Doing His Job
May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Injuries happen. This is why there are insurance policies and why nothing is guaranteed in sports. No win is guaranteed, and no career is. Scott Cousin's slide into home that busted up Buster Posey is a part of the game. It was a hard slide, but because the rules call for a tag to be placed on the runner, who is not forced to run, the runner has the right to avoid the tag. If he can slide … [Read more...]
Marlins Claim Series Win With Sanchez Gem
May 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
He's on fire. Anibal Sanchez now has a 3-0 record with a 1.83 ERA in his last six starts, including a 1-0 result this afternoon in Washington. Sanchez was spectacular, striking out 9, and helping push his team forward with another win over their cheeky NL East rivals. Meanwhile the Braves, who had been silently climbing up to meet the Marlins, lost today. The lone run on offense in this game … [Read more...]
Omar Infante’s Slide Saves Fish
May 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Should you take the blue pill or the red pill? Omar Infante obviously was channeling Neo from the Matrix as he slid into home last night during the 11th inning. His acrobatic move gave the Marlins the go ahead run. It was also the 7th win in a row for the Marlins over the Nats in Washington. The Fish were looking for vengeance, dropping two of three against the Nats while on their homestand back … [Read more...]
Logan Morrison and Javier Vazquez Return
May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After a 2-4 home stand, the Marlins are looking to forget everything and vet back to winning. Suffering from2 losses from the Nationals, the Marlins will look for vengeance as they open their road trip in the nation's capital. They also get some good news as both Logan Morrison and Javier Vazquez are reactivated - and just in time. Read … [Read more...]
Marlins Get Big Test With Phillies; Marquee Matchup With Johnson Vs Halladay
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Marlins were unable to get a win last night as the Phillies showed they are more than just a pitching rotation in coming back on the Marlins 3-0 lead to take the first game in the series. This means the Marlins will not be able to make up the 2 game lead the Phillies had, but a strong finish in this series by taking these next two games will help. There is more pub for the Fish, too, as … [Read more...]
Gaby Sanchez NL Player of the Week
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gaby Sanchez was on fire and got some recognition for it. Last year he finished 4th in the Rookie of the Year campaign but this year he seems to be picking up where he left off. He finished the week with a .464 AVG and a .531 on base percentage for the week. Edwin Rodriguez thinks this is just the beginning for Gaby - he is a fine hitter and is going to start getting attention. For Sanchez, he … [Read more...]
Marlins Off To Best Start In Franchise History
May 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Despite a three game losing streak, which was snapped by an 8-0 win that was a near no-hitter, the Marlins are off to their best start in franchise history. At 20-13, the Fish are off to play the division leaders, the Philadelphia Phillies, for a chance to gain ground on their two game lag behind the Phillies. "This sets the tone going into the next series," catcher John Buck said. "We were a … [Read more...]
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