Will Crazy Carlos Fit In Land of Oz?

January 7, 2012 in Featured, Offseason by jonnylons

Carlos Zambrano was acquired by the Miami Marlins on Thursday for cash and one Chris Volstad. Although the kid from Palm Beach County was looking to become a mainstay in the rotation, this is definitely an upgrade for the Marlins in terms of pure pitching potential. But with every reward there is risk, and with Zambrano there is definitely a [...]

Nyjer Morgan is a Douche: Fallout From Roid Rage

September 3, 2010 in Featured, Regular Season, Spotlight by jonnylons

Clearly, the guy is not using steroids but also it is clear the guy is off his meds. I didn’t cover the “brawl” because, well, everyone else did. No reason to jump into the muck and the mire. Besides, as noted elsewhere, Nyjer Morgan has a recent history of problems. He is showing off, trying to get attention. No need [...]

Marlins Smack Braves Around, Make Mammas Proud

August 27, 2010 in Featured, The Latest by jonnylons

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 [...]

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 [...]

HRam and Uggla Named to NL All Star Team

July 6, 2008 in All Star, All Star Game, Awards, MLB News, Roster, Uncategorized by nolesmarlins

Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla will represent the Florida Marlins at the 2008 All Star Game.  Hanley became the second Marlin ever after Gary Sheffield in 1993 to be voted in by the fans as a starter.  Dan Uggla was selected by his peers as a reserve.  Congrats to both of these guys, and we at Marlinsnation.com wish them all [...]

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