As recent as Friday afternoon, and prior to the game on Saturday, his start was being touted as the most important of the season for him. “I think [this start] is very important for Javi, but I think it’s more important for us, the Florida Marlins,’’ manager Edwin Rodriguez said Friday. Javier Vazquez has not, as of yet, delivered on the $7M contract he inked this past offseason. He … [Read more...]
Brad Penny Is a Free Man; Might He Return to the Marlins?
August 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 be a good gamble. The Marlins are players - just the piece has to fit. Smoltz would … [Read more...]
Ricky Nolasco Pitches Gem to Keep Marlins On Top
July 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Florida Marlins were swept earlier in the year by the Pirates in a three game series. In fact, it seemed to set the tone for the Marlins early on in the season as they spiraled downward after starting the season 11-1. The Pirates, however, were a different team then featuring Nate McClouth - who has since been traded to the Braves. Still, the scrappy Pirates proved to be tough in this home … [Read more...]
July Pitcher of the Month
July 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
As everyone knows, I am a big Kyle Kaminska fan. The kid is all of 19 years old and was a 27th round pick, yet still started 2008...his second professional year...at high A Jupiter in the Florida State League. And granted, while it wasn't pretty he showed alot of promise in his first start. And the struggles continued after a trip back to Greensboro. Let's not call it a demotion, so much as … [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 Could Soon See Starting Pitching Help
June 10, 2008 By 1 Comment
They are sorely missed. The wins that were coming at the beginning of the season are starting to slip away here in the middle portion of baseball's marathon. Why? The reason is simple - when your starting pitching routinely fails to throw as many innings as your relievers, the game is going to turn upside down for you very quickly. Mark Hendrickson has seemed to fall back to earth with a short … [Read more...]
The 10 Commandments of Wiley
May 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Let's face it, this is nothing short of biblical.Right now, the Marlins starting staff is churning out impressive outing after impressive outing. It may not be the kind of starts that will get on ESPN - a rare feat for the Fish to get on ESPN to begin with - but they are the kind of starts a winning ballclub needs.Who is most responsible? Not to be overlooked should be Mark Wiley, the Marlins … [Read more...]
Marlins Starters Showing Signs of Progress
May 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Prepare to be shocked. Over the last 5 starts, the Marlins not only have won games but their starting pitching has been phenomenal. In turn, this has enabled the bullpen to solidify and get back to normal. Look at the numbers, it is quite encouraging and if the Marlins staff can keep this up, who knows how far this team can go. It is clear that Mark Wiley's tutelage is paying off, after all he … [Read more...]
Nolasco Still Struggles
May 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
According to scouts, Ricky Nolasco is hitting the numbers on the radar gun that are impressive. Several times he hit the 95 mark on the gun with his fastball, and his curve was maintaining good velocity in the mid 80's. Yet in 4.2 innings last night, he gave up 10 hits and 6 earned runs.The problem is his location. He has the stuff, but he is not making his pitches. One noticeable trait is his … [Read more...]
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Marlins Sweep DBacks
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...]