Proof there is a God, and He's a Marlin fanOn 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 fine. I stayed in focus all the time," said Julio. "I know this game. I know … [Read more...]
Marlins’ Pitching Has Wins Walking Away
April 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 if not for dodgey reliever, Jorge Julio. Still, take a look at some of the stats put … [Read more...]
Right Said Fredi Needs to Say No to Julio
April 11, 2007 By 1 Comment
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 evident that this guy can't find the plate with a GPS locator?Julio, to give … [Read more...]
Marlins 4-2, 2-0 on Season Series
April 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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 to deny the possibility that the Marlins could take the … [Read more...]
Why Jorge Julio Could Succeed As a Marlin
March 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Or, How I Learned to Stop Doubting Larry Beinfest and Love the RosterSome 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 the shrewdest GM's in the game and his scouting staff and assistants and front office … [Read more...]
Marlins Land Jorge Julio
March 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
"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 rotation.Julio immediately becomes the closer, and … [Read more...]
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Marlins Dead in the Water?
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 this season. There was a lot of hope and … [Read more...]