Nick Johnson will arrive in the lineup tonight and it will signify big changes for the Marlins. How long those changes stay in effect is the debate. Johnson will bat 2nd in the lineup, according to reports. His high on base percentage (.408) will give Hanley Ramirez plenty of chances to drive in more runs. This is a great thing - Hanley is batting .396 with runners in scoring position. This … [Read more...]
Hanley Ramirez Starts; Josh Johnson Watches as NL Comes Up Short Again
July 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
It's been a long time - in fact, I am sure there must be a country song written about it. The last time the NL beat the AL was 1996. A lot has changed since then. The internet has taken over our lives - like this blog has taken over mine - and the Marlins have won 2 titles. My nephew, who is turning 9 this year, has never seen the NL win the midsummer classic. Maybe that is one of the reasons he's … [Read more...]
Marlins Beat Braves; Own Best Record in MLB
April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 and 4 earned runs to that point while Miller gave up just 4 hits but 4 earned runs. … [Read more...]
Josh Johnson Named NL Player of the Week; Beats Out Other Marlins
April 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Quite an opening week for the Fish as they splash their way to the best start in baseball, 5-1 but also see several of their players get nominated for NL Player of the Week. The award belongs to Josh Johnson, however, as he would put up some very nice numbers to kick off his 2009 campaign. With an ERA of 0.57 in 2 starts, one of which was a complete game, Johnson got two W's while also striking … [Read more...]
Marlins Off to 3-0 Start, Par for the Course
April 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Look, I love the Marlins as much as any fan of the team, but I am holding them to a higher level of expectation this year. Sure, the pundits are consistently picking the Marlins to - yet again - finish at the bottom of the barrel and they aren't exactly blazing up the highlight reel at ESPN. But isn't that the normal level of expectation for this team from the national perspective? It is as if … [Read more...]
Bonifacio Bueno in Debut; Marlins Open with Big Win
April 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Emilio Bonifacio might have people confused as to how to spell his name, but by season's end he may be a household name for Marlin fans. He is not going to put up gaudy power numbers, but he has lots of flash with his sizzling speed and strong defense. In fact, just looking at him, he reminds of another Marlins switch hitting infielder - Luis Castillo. Watching Bonifacio's swing and the way … [Read more...]
Gentlemen Start Your Engines
April 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
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...]
Questions Abound Over Leadoff Candidates
February 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
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Marlins Win Heated Game With Dodgers; MLB Needs to Review Rules and Conduct
Bob Davidson got it flat wrong. Jeff Weaver was on the mound, faced with relieving the Dodgers in a game where the Marlins had a 8-0 lead. There was also two outs and no one on base. Hanley Ramirez stepped into the batter's box to take a swing at some pitches - but Weaver had other plans. He threw the first pitch high and inside, ball one, with Ramirez jumping out of the way. Next pitch, Weaver … [Read more...]