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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 the Pudge Rodriguez exit, eh? Marlins brass want to be a better baseball team - … [Read more...]
The baby Fish keep growing and getting better. We got proof today with back-to-back jacks to start the game from Cameron Maybin and Logan Morrison. It was the first time in Marlins history this was done. For LoMo, it was his first ever MLB home run and it came in his 104th AB. Congrats, Wolverine. Here's to the first of many. Dan Uggla and Gaby Sanchez also provided some muscle, doing the … [Read more...]
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 by putting him on waivers - and the Giants immediately picked him up. Of course, this means … [Read more...]
The MLB "trade deadline" sets in today at 4pm. It is a looming thing because right now, you are looking at one of the better teams since the All Star Break in the Florida Marlins. They are 10-5 during that stretch, putting them up the charts a bit. The NL East standings haven't changed too much - the Braves continue to marvel at the top while the Phillies made a big move to land Oswalt in their … [Read more...]
The Marlins are not favoring well in their trade with Detroit last year. Sure, Dontrelle Willis has melted down but Miguel Cabrera continues to produce. In return, the Marlins were hoping to reap from the potentials of Andrew Miller and Cameron Maybin. Both were excellent prospects coming out of the Detroit system that filled immediate needs - CF and a starting pitcher. Yet neither have lived … [Read more...]
After all the trades, free agent headlines, minor league promotions and baseball stadium debates, we're finally at the eve of what its all about....Opening Day. The Marlins can climb above .500 all time on opening day with a win against the Washington Nationals Monday, currently sitting at 8-8 all-time. Coach Fredi Gonzalez has announced his batting order for tomorrow's 4:05 start and might … [Read more...]
The thought in the Marlins organization is to move Hanley Ramirez down to the third spot in the order so as to make him more of a run producer. I have said in the past that Hanley's best spot in the lineup, the place he will see his value as a player maximized, is at the lead off spot. Hanley can hit home runs, extra base hits plus steal bases and cause general havoc out there. He can draw a … [Read more...]
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...]
Cameron Maybin and Gaby Sanchez have both been called up to the big leagues and are in a pretty good situation to be making their debuts. For Maybin, it has been a rocky season of sorts - traded from the Tigers and with a chance to break spring training as a Marlin was sent to the minors for more seasoning. He was also bit by a spider, which greatly impeded his progress in the minors. Maybin also … [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...]