Anibal Sanchez will get the start tonight against the Brewers as he looks to come back from a right shoulder straight. Expect him to be limited to around 80 pitches as he makes his way back off the 15 day DL. The Marlins also recalled Alejandro De Aza from AAA New Orleans. He is expected to play a reserve role off the bench and provide a little more depth. This could be a sign that perhaps … [Read more...]
Marlins’ Hall of Fame Infield
September 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
That's right: history, baby, pure history. The Hall of Fame is calling and they want a piece of the Marlins 2008 infield. Why? Because they are the first team ever to have their entire infield hit over 25 home runs each. And the season isn't even over yet. Mike Jacobs, Dan Uggla, Hanley Ramirez and Jorge Cantu have all climbed over that peak but are looking to shatter it now. Cantu, … [Read more...]
Marlins Sweep Double Header; MarlinsNation Has 1st Ever Tailgate
May 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
Several historical events took place today on a mostly sunny Sunday afternoon: Omar Vizquel is now the all-time leader in MLB history for games played as a shortstop. Dan Uggla has hit more home runs in a month than any other Marlin in Marlin history (12 - and counting!). MarlinsNation has finally had its first ever "tailgate" - although the tailgating part is being used liberally. We … [Read more...]
Lineup Shuffle: Hanley Hits Third
May 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Is this a good idea? Well, only if the Marlins are planning to play Alfredo Amezaga everyday at center.Fredi Gonzalez adapted his lineup to suit his current situation - which is losing Josh Willingham to the 15 day DL (retroactive to Sunday) and nursing along a banged up Mike Jacobs who is having problems with an irritable finger. (Jacobs received cortisone treatment on the finger and is cleared … [Read more...]
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Gload’s Non Home Run Proves Historical; Coghlan Hits First Homer as Big Leaguer
The score was 8-5 and Alfredo Amezaga was on 1B with Ross Gload at the plate. With a crack of the bat the ball sailed down the RF line and appeared to be a home run, putting the Marlins right back in the mix. Instead, something historical happened: the home run was called off. The umpiring crew got together and discussed possibly overturning the call then reviewed the play. Upon further … [Read more...]