Marlins Place Johnson on DL

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Appartently Josh Johnson has been dealing with a sore shoulder all season long. He reportedly has been able to get it loosened up enough during warmups to get into the games. Yet, is this a sign of trouble for the Marlins ace? An MRI revealed inflammation in the back of the shoulder. As of right now, the Marlins don't think the injury to be serious and will diagnose further after Johnson gets … [Read more...]

John Baker Has the Umps in the Palm of His Hands

Or so the loudmouths at BSPN, I mean, ESPN, would have you believe. Look at this footage taken from the conclusion of the Marlins/Braves game in which the Marlins won 6-3. It was the night that Bill Hahn, and his famous moustache, tossed Bobby Cox and Brian McCann (who basically planned on getting tossed as the backup catcher mysteriously emerged with gear on ready to go). PTI made a big … [Read more...]

Ricky Nolasco Pitches Gem to Keep Marlins On Top

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 the Braves. Still, the scrappy Pirates proved to be tough in this home … [Read more...]

Hermida’s Walk Off Keeps Marlins Rolling

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 single that went off Carpenter's glove. The real fireworks, … [Read more...]

Marlins Beat Braves; Own Best Record in MLB

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...]

Gentlemen Start Your Engines

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...]

Stokes Dealt to A’s; Marlins Catch Baker

Longtime Marlins power prospect Jason Stokes will finally get a good shot at making the big club - albeit with a different club.The Marlins dealt Jason Stokes on Friday to the Oakland A's for John Baker, another AAA prospect from the PCL.Baker played 83 games for the Sacramento River Cats in the PCL last season, the A's AAA affiliate. He hit .273 with 4 home runs, 80 hits and 38 RBI. He also had … [Read more...]