Marlins Hang Up Seventh Loss in a Row

The good news is the Marlins ended a 23 inning scoreless streak tonight in the 9th inning with a Mike Stanton hit that helped rally the Fish down 2-0. Then the bad news: the Marlins give back a run in the top of the 10th to lose the game. To add Tabasco to the wound, Gaby Sanchez was up with runners on first and second but was called out on a questionable pitch to end the game. The Marlins … [Read more...]

Marlins Claim Series Win With Sanchez Gem

He's on fire. Anibal Sanchez now has a 3-0 record with a 1.83 ERA in his last six starts, including a 1-0 result this afternoon in Washington. Sanchez was spectacular, striking out 9, and helping push his team forward with another win over their cheeky NL East rivals. Meanwhile the Braves, who had been silently climbing up to meet the Marlins, lost today. The lone run on offense in this game … [Read more...]

No Laughing Matter: Marlins Looking Listless

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So how do you respond after winning 4 games in a row? You lose 4 in a row. This team is just not ready to make a play for anything this season. The staff has been overturned, the roster churned, and now, the team seems to be flat. It isn't like they don't have exciting young players - Mike Stanton, Logan Morrison, Gaby Sanchez all play the game the right way. They have talent, they can hit. … [Read more...]

Marlins Sweep Nationals and He Shall Livan

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It was a strange night where the Fish couldn't seem to avoid a rain delay - in another part of the country. There was a void at Nationals Park, too. (Both elements must have made the Marlins feel like they were at home.) There was a late night, a triple turned into a home run, and an oversized ginger kid wearing a tight Elmo shirt. No one took the bait on that one, but it does beg, should anyone … [Read more...]

Mike Stanton Doesn’t Like Senor Beisbol

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You may never see such deep-seeded hatred ever but watch Mike Stanton play baseball and you'll get it. This kid can flat out hit. Monster shots and total bombs all over the field. The torque he generates in his swing is enough to bottle and use at the CERN laboratory in Geneva. But, there is a story to it. When Mike was a kid, he used to play football and basketball. He cherished the days … [Read more...]

Marlins Busy as Trade Deadline Descends

It is falling upon us like the night sky only for the Marlins, there is some light here. The Fish are embroiled in several trade rumors, which indicates nothing other than the Malrins are actually buyers at this point in the year, which is a good indication that the brass feels good about getting to the postseason. As they should. What deals are being looked at as the 4pm deadline … [Read more...]

Marlins Prospects Making Strong Impressions

The future is bright for the Marlins. Currently they are playing very good baseball as they battle their way into contention for the Wild Card and the NL East. The parent club is doing this with a modest payroll and a future that has an economic boon on the horizon with the new stadium opening in 2012. In the meantime, their farm system is starting to churn out their own hits, … [Read more...]