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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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!), [...]
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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 [...]
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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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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 [...]
Tags: Cameron Maybin, Emilio Bonifacio, Hanley Ramirez, lead off hitting
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