The Future of the Fish: 2011 A Look Ahead

November 17, 2010 in Featured, Offseason, Spotlight, Trades by jonnylons

So now that the dust is settling on the Dan Uggla trade, we’ve come to learn two basic things: The Marlins did make a very fair offer to Uggla and his representatives. They opted to take their chances elsewhere, looking to get a 5 year deal at around $70+M. Marlins offered 4 years at $48M. Kind of reminds one of [...]

Nolasco Injured; May Miss Rest of Season

August 22, 2010 in Featured, Injuries, Regular Season, Roster by jonnylons

In a freak accident in Pittsburgh, Ricky Nolasco apparently tore his medial meniscus in his right knee. The results of the testing are still being examined, but signs point to shutting down Nolasco for the remainder of the season. The Marlins are not in contention, so they are not in need of having Nolasco out there and wouldn’t want him [...]

Cody Ross Waived; Cameron Maybin Era Begins

August 22, 2010 in Featured, Regular Season, Roster, The Latest by jonnylons

In a move that is probably about a month late, Cody Ross is leaving the Marlins. It was inevitable if the Fish couldn’t make an upward climb in the standings and it appears that they are firmly entrenched where they are now. So, you could say it was a classy move to get Cody Ross a chance at the playoffs [...]

Gaby Sanchez Finally Called Up

July 21, 2009 in Fish Farm, Roster by jonnylons

It’s not what you think – or so Fredi Gonzalez would have us all believe. This isn’t a white flag being waived over the Emilio Bonifacio project. This is simply a move to get Gaby Sanchez a look at the big league level. Meanwhile, Andrew Miller was optioned to AAA New Orleans to work on his mechanics (got to love [...]

Double J Astounds Yankees

June 20, 2009 in Commentary, Roster by jonnylons

Josh Johnson matched AJ Burnett pitch for pitch tonight in what shaped up to be an old-fashioned pitching duel. Of course, the story line was AJ returns to Miami (with Joe Girardi, of course) to face his former team. It is quite obvious that AJ never liked the front office here – much like his current manager – yet, that [...]

Is Miller Finally Becoming Reliable?

June 7, 2009 in Commentary by jonnylons

Andrew Miller got the win last night over the Giants and improved his record to 2-2 on the year. Since his return from an oblique injury, Miller has also been putting up more consistent numbers. His ERA has dropped from 6.94 to 4.31 since coming back April 20th. Over that span, Miller has also struck out 26 batters while walking [...]

Why Not Trade for Jake Peavy?

May 21, 2009 in Commentary, Trades by jonnylons

According to the latest reports, it is looking like San Diego ace Jake Peavy is staying put in sunny southern California. There is a deal on the table from the White Sox to acquire the righty but rumors are Peavy wants to stay in the National League. Peavy, the 2007 Cy Young winner who turns 28 later this month, is [...]

Marlins Lose to Pirates; Lose Miller to 15 Day DL

April 20, 2009 in Injuries, Regular Season by jonnylons

The Marlins crashed back to earth tonight with a loss to the Pirates, making their record 11-2 on the year. Still, it was the injury to Andrew Miller, starting his 2nd season as a Marlin, that could prove costly. According to reports, Miller has an aggravated oblique injury that was not allowing him to keep his velocity in the 91-94 [...]

Marlins Beat Braves; Own Best Record in MLB

April 15, 2009 in Regular Season by jonnylons

Andrew Miller started tonight against the Braves’ ace, Derek Lowe but it was Miller who would scrape by tonight. For his first start of the season, Miller was sitting pretty with a 4-1 lead in the 5th inning, but gave up the equalizer to leave the game after 4.2 innings with a tie 4-4. Lowe had given up 7 hits [...]

Miller Masters Mariners; Josh Johnson Rehabs

June 17, 2008 in Injuries, Players, Starting Pitching by jonnylons

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 [...]

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