Questions Abound Over Leadoff Candidates

February 20, 2009 in Commentary, Players, Spring Training by jonnylons

The thought in the Marlins organization is to move Hanley Ramirez down to the third spot in the order so as to make him more of a run producer. I have said in the past that Hanley’s best spot in the lineup, the place he will see his value as a player maximized, is at the lead off spot. Hanley [...]

Dallas McPherson Beefs up 3rd Base Depth

February 15, 2008 in Offseason, Spring Training by jonnylons

With Miguel Cabrera being traded away, the biggest obstacle for the Marlins in the immediate future is trying to recover some of his production. There seems to be a plan in place. Part I was signing veteran free agents that are undervalued that the Marlins felt could make an immediate contribution. Jorge Cantu and Jose Castillo were signed to give [...]

Why Jorge Julio Could Succeed As a Marlin

March 31, 2007 in Bullpen, Spring Training by jonnylons

Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the Roster Some of you will probably doubt this most recent move, of trading away a talented prospect in Yusmeiro Petit for a veteran closer in Jorge Julio. A veteran at the ripe old age of 28. Well, grow up. Larry Beinfest has proven himself to be one of [...]

Fan Favorite Wood Makes Roster

March 30, 2007 in Opening Day, Roster, Spring Training by jonnylons

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!), [...]

Marlins Update 3.23.07

March 23, 2007 in Spring Training by jonnylons

The Marlins defeated the Cards yesterday 2-1. The biggest news being LaRussa’s arrest the night before and his subsequent apology. That aside, the Marlins have some promising developments coming out of that win. Dontrelle Willis is going to be the Opening Day starter and he showed why going 6.2 innings of shutout baseball against the World Champs. He struck out [...]

Garcia Down; Petit In as 5th Starter?

March 12, 2007 in Injuries, Spring Training, Starting Pitching by jonnylons

Jose Garcia, trying to grab the 5th spot in the rotation with the injury to Josh Johnson, has become injured himself. His right elbow, his throwing arm, has swollen and he is slated for some light throwing on Monday. He isn’t sure he will make it through that. MRI tests have revealed no structural damage, just some inflammation. That isn’t [...]

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