by jonnylons
July 31, 2010 in Rumors by jonnylons
The MLB “trade deadline” sets in today at 4pm. It is a looming thing because right now, you are looking at one of the better teams since the All Star Break in the Florida Marlins. They are 10-5 during that stretch, putting them up the charts a bit. The NL East standings haven’t changed too much – the Braves continue [...]
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August 29, 2009 in Roster, Rumors by jonnylons
Looks like there are three teams out there vying for Brad Penny’s services to end the season. All three teams are trying to make a push for the postseason – but one of them is pretty much locked in there. The New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants are elbowing with the Marlins for Penny. The question is, what [...]
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August 27, 2009 in Roster, Rumors, Starting Pitching by jonnylons
In order to make way for Billy Wagner, the Boston Red Sox released Brad Penny. Yes, I know – I was the guy who was rooting for the Marlins to real in Smoltz, too. Didn’t happen. But with the Marlins itching to find consistency in their rotation, and really on the brink of contention for the post season, Penny may [...]
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August 14, 2009 in Rumors by jonnylons
What a strange time we live in. I mean, John Smoltz a Marlin? That would be like a Republican supporting this new health care package being pushed by the Obama administration. But seriously, really? Yes. Joe Capozzi, of the Palm Beach Post, is reporting that the Marlins are one of the teams that is interested in giving Smoltz employment. The [...]
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July 31, 2009 in Rumors by jonnylons
It is falling upon us like the night sky only for the Marlins, there is some light here. The Fish are embroiled in several trade rumors, which indicates nothing other than the Malrins are actually buyers at this point in the year, which is a good indication that the brass feels good about getting to the postseason. As they should. [...]
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July 31, 2008 in Rumors by nolesmarlins
So after a very tense 24 hours, Manny will be going to the Dodgers instead of the Marlins. It was really close, almost complete except apparently Pittsburgh balked at the end and tried to get more prospects out of the Marlins. Fortunately, our front office stood firm, the Marlins didn’t wind up getting ripped off, and LA stepped in for [...]
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by jonnylons
Cabrera Leaving? ARod Returning?
November 11, 2007 in Commentary, Players, Rumors by jonnylons
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, [...]
Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Dontrelle Willis, Fredi Gonzalez, Miguel Cabrera
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