Bottom of the 9th, 1 out. Bases loaded and the game is tied. Dan Uggla at the plate - and with one swing it was over. The dust settled and the Marlins came out on top with another dramatic, walk off win. Last time it was Cody Ross against the Reds, this time it was a grand slam walk off from Dan Uggla who hit a no douber for his 19th on the year. Chase Utley may be the NL leader among 2B for … [Read more...]
Dan Uggla MVP? Marlins Take Another From Phillies With Uggla Grand Slam
June 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Cody Ross Hits Walk Off; Ex-Reds Sting Reds
June 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What a dramatic win for the Florida Marlins. Lost in their worst stretch of baseball this season, the Marlins were looking at yet another blown game. They had a 4-0 lead and watched it whither away. They took a 5-4 lead and watch that turn into a 7-6 deficit heading into the bottom of the 9th. But with 2 outs, Cody Ross came to the plate and blasted a home run to right center and the crowd … [Read more...]
Marlins Battle Back, Retake 1st Place
June 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This is what it is all about: a rivalry. Two teams with a storied history that are going toe to toe in order to claim the ultimate prize - and it is only just now turned June. The Phillies took the first game in this series, which lead them to temporarily hold the top spot in the NL East, but it was not to last. After abusing the Marlins 12-3 in the series opener (and the first game of the … [Read more...]
Marlins: The Best Team You Will Never See
April 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"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 runs to ace Roy Oswalt, who … [Read more...]
Dallas McPherson Beefs up 3rd Base Depth
February 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With Miguel Cabrera being traded away, the biggest obstacle for the Marlins in the immediate future is trying to recover some of his production. There seems to be a plan in place.Part I was signing veteran free agents that are undervalued that the Marlins felt could make an immediate contribution. Jorge Cantu and Jose Castillo were signed to give the Marlins some solid options. Cantu, of course, … [Read more...]
Cantu Signs
January 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Can do Cantu...Jorge Cantu just signed an agreement to play for the Marlins next season that will start at $500K and could pile on an extra 100K in incentives.Source: FloridaMarlins.comConfirmed: Sun-Sentinel.comThis is good news for the Marlins since they now have a 26 year old 2b/3b who has some promise if a team is willing to take a chance. Cantu, in 2005, had 28 home runs and 117 RBI. If he … [Read more...]
Cantu Next?
January 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Is Jorge Cantu the next target for the Marlins? According to his agent, Steve Canter, the two parties are "pretty far along". Cantu, the ex Devil Ray, offers some pop which the Marlins desperately need in order to even attempt to replace Miguel Cabrera's bat - especially if super prospect Maybin won't be ready.In 2005, his best season, he had 28 home runs and batted .286 with 117 RBIs. If he … [Read more...]
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Unproven Marlins Smack Braves in the Mouth
Unproven?Hanley Ramirez is probably the best hitting shortstop in the game today, hitting .292 with 17 home runs as a rookie and pushing it to 29 home runs last season with a .332 average. And now?Dan Uggla has shown himself to be one of the most powerful bats at his position, logging over 25 home runs for two straight seasons. His bat is starting to heat up again this season.Yet both are … [Read more...]