by jonnylons
July 6, 2009 in Regular Season, Starting Pitching by jonnylons
The Florida Marlins were swept earlier in the year by the Pirates in a three game series. In fact, it seemed to set the tone for the Marlins early on in the season as they spiraled downward after starting the season 11-1. The Pirates, however, were a different team then featuring Nate McClouth – who has since been traded to [...]
by jonnylons
June 10, 2009 in Injuries, Regular Season by jonnylons
Another day, another Cy Young opponent. After facing the Giants Lincecum and Randy “Big Unit” Johnson, the Marlins went up against Chris Carpenter last night in what would shape up to be a tough contest. The Marlins had to come from behind as Emilio Bonifacio delivered some key hits to drive in runs, tying the game 3-3 with a bloop [...]
by jonnylons
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 [...]
by nolesmarlins
July 31, 2008 in Rumors by nolesmarlins
So after a very tense 24 hours, Manny will be going to the Dodgers instead of the Marlins. It was really close, almost complete except apparently Pittsburgh balked at the end and tried to get more prospects out of the Marlins. Fortunately, our front office stood firm, the Marlins didn’t wind up getting ripped off, and LA stepped in for [...]
by jonnylons
May 3, 2008 in Coaching Moves, Offense, Players by jonnylons
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 [...]
by jonnylons
April 12, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons
“We can’t even get on SportsCenter. We swept the [Nationals], and we couldn’t even get on SportsCenter. That’s amazing.” Mike Jacobs is right. Marlin fans have long cried conspiracy over the national coverage of the major league franchise, and this fan in particular has always believed it. What the Marlins did last night was practically unbelievable. They were down three [...]
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Nolasco Sent Down; Sean West Called Up
May 23, 2009 in Commentary, Players, Roster by jonnylons
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Ricky Nolasco is being sent down to AAA New Orleans while Sean West will be called up and make his debut being called up from AA Jacksonville. Nolasco’s ERA is at 9.07 now and the Marlins have finally realized he has to get “straightened out” and the best way to do that is [...]
Tags: chris coghlan, Cody Ross, Emilio Bonifacio, jake peavy, Jeremy Hermida, Ricky Nolasco, Sean West, Starting Pitching
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