Marlins Sign Christian Yelich

christian yelich

The Marlins came to terms with their first round pick, first baseman Christian Yelich, as the deadline approached late last night MLB.com reports. The high schooler projects as an outfielder and even signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Miami if a deal was not reached. Currently, the California native is plays first base and his swing has drawn comparisons to Mark Grace. He … [Read more...]

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Twitter Updates for 2009-05-20

Holy crap - de Aza's back? # Just tuning in here...see the Marlins have a 7-6 lead. # And Paulino gets thrown out in a run down between 3B and home. # Wouldn't a Helms extra base hit be great right about now? # Right at the center field camera for a base hit. Two score, Marlins go up 9-6 now. Great job Helmet! # Sorry, I can't count. Only one run scores on Helmet's single. # Lindstrom in to … [Read more...]

Twitter Updates for 2009-05-19

With a 1-0 lead after three, the Marlins get rained out. # Coghlan's first career triple also will be washed out. Double header tomorrow...gives me an idea. # Can't wait for that new stadium with a dome...less double headers though. That is the trade off. # Marlins got a game tonight, and the double header tomorrow # Gametime tomorrow starts at 5:10pm. One ticket, two games! # @camdoug1 Is … [Read more...]

Twitter Updates for 2009-05-16

Getting ready to watch a little playoff high school baseball # 2 to 1 highland christian is leading westminster. # Nick baker had some good swings but fall tipped the pitch into the catcher's glove # Sac fly for westminster ties it up 2 to 2 # Bases loaded with 2 outs. Relief being rolled out. # Relief pitcher in was diagnosed with torn ligament in elbow. Coming in to pitch # Peter graffeo … [Read more...]

The LaRoche Brothers Help Sweep Fish; World Champs next

Adam LaRoche gets four hits and little brother Andy has an RBI sac fly sealing a 7-4 series sweeping win Wednesday Afternoon. Marlins get swept at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the fourth time in the Steel City (1994, 2003, 2004 the other times). The Fish bats came alive this afternoon with 10 base hits and Wes Helms' RBI double in the fourth snapped an 0-7 skid with runners in … [Read more...]

De La Cruz Claimed by Padres

Eulogio De La Cruz was claimed today by the San Diego Padres. Out of options, De La Cruz was expected to make the Marlins final roster out of spring training. … [Read more...]

Marlins Working out Kinks

I was fortunate enough to spend my Saturday watching the Marlins Spring Training game at Ft. Lauderdale Stadium. Despite the 4-2 final score, things were looking good for the Fish. Ricky Nolasco looked great on the mound today, starting the game off with six strikes. I mean they were hammered in the zone. But after getting Oriole Nick Markakis to pop up, Marlins left fielder Jeremy Hermida … [Read more...]

2008 – Final Grades

Disclaimer: these grades are entirely subjective.  There is no formula used to determine these grades, they only reflect the personal opinion of the writer known as nolesmarlins.  In other words, if you think that they are unfair, or wrong, or if you have any complaints whatsoever, they will fall on deaf ears! Catchers: John Baker: A-  In just 61 games and 197 abs, the Baker managed to … [Read more...]

1,000 Apologies…

But due to an extremely busy day at work, and also due to the economic meltdown and the political ramifications (my interests in life do extend beyond baseball...), you will all have to wait another day for my piece on the end of the season. … [Read more...]