Mitre and Gregg Gone

October 1, 2008 in Opening Day by jonnylons

The Marlins released Segio Mitre and did not renew Kevin Gregg’s contract, who is arbitration eligible – officially starting the 2008 baseball offseason for the Marlins. Watching the playoffs from the comfort of their homes here in south Florida, the Marlins have to find a way to tweak their team payroll to maximize value. The Marlins are expected to increase [...]

Sore Right Knee Shuts Down Gregg

August 30, 2008 in Injuries by jonnylons

Kevin Gregg won’t be available tonight because he has a sore right knee. Now, I know what you are thinking and so am I – perfect timing, right? Well, now who closes…Lindstrom or Nelson?

Gregg Costing Marlins Wins

July 5, 2008 in Bullpen, Commentary by jonnylons

Sorry, Fredi, I don’t buy it. And if you really mean what you say, then the Marlins are in deep trouble. Kevin Gregg is not in any danger of losing his closing job? Really? The Marlins are choking. Kevin Gregg is supposed to be there to give CPR and life support, but he hasn’t been able to save himself let [...]

Are the Marlins Frauds?

June 3, 2008 in Bullpen, Commentary, Regular Season by jonnylons

This is a tough question for any fan to ask of his favorite team – are we contenders or pretenders? Time to honestly evaluate the question that is the Marlins 2008 season. With this road trip going as bad as it is, the upside is that the Marlins are in these games and have a chance to win them. They [...]

Marlins Sweep Double Header; MarlinsNation Has 1st Ever Tailgate

May 25, 2008 in Commentary, Game Day, Players, Site Announcements by jonnylons

Several historical events took place today on a mostly sunny Sunday afternoon: Omar Vizquel is now the all-time leader in MLB history for games played as a shortstop. Dan Uggla has hit more home runs in a month than any other Marlin in Marlin history (12 – and counting!). MarlinsNation has finally had its first ever “tailgate” – although the [...]

Marlins Sweep DBacks

May 22, 2008 in Coaching Staff, Commentary, Marlins History, Media Coverage, Players, Relief Pitching, Starting Pitching by jonnylons

The score board read 4-0. Arizona fans must be dumbfounded because they were swept by what seem to think is their mirror image. What is more amazing, however, is the total transformation that Andrew Miller has undergone. Start calling it the Wiley-factor. Frankly, we have already propounded the Midas-like ability he has had in a Marlins uniform as a pitching [...]

Josh Johnson Shut Down; Who Will Replace JJ?

March 3, 2007 in Injuries by jonnylons

Josh Johnson has had to shut it down here early on in Spring Training due to some nerve damage in his throwing arm, around the elbow and biceps area. Tests run on Friday were not able to conclude what exactly is wrong with his arm, but further tests are scheduled. So, it is not known how long Josh Johnson will [...]

Marlins Win Arbitration Case Against Gregg

February 16, 2007 in Contracts by jonnylons

Newly acquired reliever Kevin Gregg went up against the Marlins in arbitration on Monday, but lost. Not a bad way to start your career with your new employer – in court. Gregg will now earn $575,000 this season instead of the $700,000 he was seeking in arbitration. The Marlins acquired Gregg from the Angels for Chris Resop, and will look [...]

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