The success of this team is not going to be based on its offense, its defense or even, for a change, its bullpen. It will be based on how consistent their starting pitching can be.This season, like last season, the Marlins are starting out short-handed as most of their rotation is out with injuries. Sergio Mitre is out with a strained forearm, Anibal Sanchez has undergone shoulder surgery while … [Read more...]
Julio Traded for Kim
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Proof there is a God, and He's a Marlin fanOn Sunday, the Marlins somehow convinced the Rockies that Jorge Julio was more valuable than Byung Hyun Kim. Kim has been injured all season; Julio would have been better off on the DL.Now, Julio will take his 12.54 ERA to Colorado where he figures to turn things around. "I'm fine. I stayed in focus all the time," said Julio. "I know this game. I know … [Read more...]
Marlins’ Pitching Has Wins Walking Away
April 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The talent is there, but the execution simply is not. The Marlins starters last season put on quite a show, grabbing double digit wins for all 5 starters - 4 of them being rookies.Yet, this season is off to a rocky start. Don't think so? Sure, the Marlins are 6-6 and some of those losses could easily be wins if not for dodgey reliever, Jorge Julio. Still, take a look at some of the stats put … [Read more...]
Garcia Down; Petit In as 5th Starter?
March 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 expected to keep Garcia out too long, but it may already be … [Read more...]
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Injuries Offer More Optimism for Marlins
When Josh Johnson went down and under the knife with Tommy John surgery, the Marlins were most obviously losing out on a valuable prospect. He had finished the 2006 season with 24 games started, 157 innings pitched, and a 12-7 record. He definitely was maturing as a pitcher and ready to take a step forward in 2007. But the Marlins suffered another major blow in 2007 - they lost another Rookie of … [Read more...]