by jonnylons
May 14, 2007 in Bullpen, Starting Pitching, Trades by jonnylons
Proof there is a God, and He’s a Marlin fan On Sunday, the Marlins somehow convinced the Rockies that Jorge Julio was more valuable than Byung Hyun Kim. Kim has been injured all season; Julio would have been better off on the DL. Now, Julio will take his 12.54 ERA to Colorado where he figures to turn things around. “I’m [...]
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April 17, 2007 in Commentary, Starting Pitching by jonnylons
The talent is there, but the execution simply is not. The Marlins starters last season put on quite a show, grabbing double digit wins for all 5 starters – 4 of them being rookies. Yet, this season is off to a rocky start. Don’t think so? Sure, the Marlins are 6-6 and some of those losses could easily be wins [...]
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April 11, 2007 in Bullpen, Commentary by jonnylons
Just say no. That is what Fredi Gonzalez is faced with as his first major obstacle as manager comes to bear upon him. And that “no” is not only directed at Jorge Julio’s ego but also towards Larry Beinfest, the man who hired Gonzalez. In this instance one can ask, would Girardi keep rolling Julio out there when it is [...]
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April 8, 2007 in Bullpen by jonnylons
The Marlins completed their home opening series against the Phillies with a 6-4 win over division rival Philadelphia. Scott Olsen gets his 2nd win, and Mike Jacobs launched his 2nd home run of the season; both players helping the Marlins stake their claim as the new power in the NL East. Ok, it’s early, but there really isn’t any reason [...]
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March 31, 2007 in Bullpen, Spring Training by jonnylons
Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the Roster Some of you will probably doubt this most recent move, of trading away a talented prospect in Yusmeiro Petit for a veteran closer in Jorge Julio. A veteran at the ripe old age of 28. Well, grow up. Larry Beinfest has proven himself to be one of [...]
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March 27, 2007 in Bullpen by jonnylons
“With me and Julio down by the schoolyard…” I never understood that song, but it does provide a good sound bite. Kind of like this latest move where the Marlins acquired Jorge Julio from the Diamondbacks for Yusmeiro Petit. In one move, the Marlins solve the problem of their bullpen by adding an experienced closer and also solidify their starting [...]
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Marlins Dead in the Water?
August 4, 2007 in Coaching Staff, Commentary by jonnylons
Seems like it is over too quickly for the Marlins this season. Suffering injuries to 3/5ths of their stellar starting staff from last season hasn’t been kind either. Then again, neither has this coaching staff. Incidentally, they may all get an incomplete considering the injuries to this team but make no mistake, the Marlins have taken a big step backwards [...]
Tags: Anibal Sanchez, Armando Benitez, Byung Hyun Kim, Hanley Ramirez, Jorge Julio, Josh Johnson, Miguel Cabrera, Rick Van den Hurk, Scott Olsen
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