Matt Lindstrom and Anibal Sanchez Continue Rehab

Both Matt Lindstrom and Anibal Sanchez are scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Friday, but there are different levels of expectations for both pitchers at this point. For Lindstrom, it is just a matter of getting comfortable with his delivery again as he continues his way back from the DL; Lindstrom was placed on the DL on June 24th with a right elbow strain. He has thrown already on Monday, … [Read more...]

Marlins Sweep Nats; Cody Ross Does it Again

We got to find a good nickname for Cody Ross. The guy is having an unbelievable start to the 2009 season. Today Ross goes 3/4 with a home run in the 8th inning and a 3-run double to untie the game in the top of the 9th. The runs lead to the Heat's 11th win as Matt Lindstrom entered the game in a save situation and shut down the Nationals. Poor DC fans. They must really hate the Marlins right … [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...]

Gregg Costing Marlins Wins

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 alone his team. Sure, he has 15 saves, but he also has 6 blown saves. Gregg also has … [Read more...]

Lindstrom Down, De La Cruz Up

Matt Lindstrom was optioned to AAA Albuquerque, the same fate that Taylor Tankersley had endured earlier in the season. It seems to be paying off for the Tank, and the Marlins brass hopes it will allow Lindstrom to get his mechanics and control back together again. He was, after all, looking like a closer in the making just a few weeks ago. Being recalled in his place is Eulogio De La Cruz. … [Read more...]

Marlins Sweep DBacks

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 coach, but this is just more … [Read more...]

Fish Eye On: Matt Lindstrom

This is going to be a series of articles that I am going to write as a guide for you Spring Training dogs out there - someone to learn more about while you are out at the games. Yes, a "fish eye". Gives a wider picture. Matt LindstromWhat to watch for: Closer or relief.Why: 100mph "Swedish" fastball. Nuff said.Basics: Swedish descent, grew up in Idaho. Mormon, completed two year service in … [Read more...]