Down to the Final Ten Games

September 19, 2008 in Commentary, Philadelphia Phillies Rivalry by jonnylons

This is it, and does it get any better? Well, yeah, Game 7 of the World Series, sure. Been there done that, right Marlins fans? 1997? Well, this series with the Phillies could define our season. It could be our playoffs. With a sweep, we can stay alive as the season winds down here in 2008. Lose the series, either [...]

Dan Uggla MVP? Marlins Take Another From Phillies With Uggla Grand Slam

June 11, 2008 in Philadelphia Phillies Rivalry, walk off by jonnylons

Bottom of the 9th, 1 out. Bases loaded and the game is tied. Dan Uggla at the plate – and with one swing it was over. The dust settled and the Marlins came out on top with another dramatic, walk off win. Last time it was Cody Ross against the Reds, this time it was a grand slam walk off [...]

Marlins Battle Back, Retake 1st Place

June 1, 2008 in Philadelphia Phillies Rivalry, Regular Season by jonnylons

This is what it is all about: a rivalry. Two teams with a storied history that are going toe to toe in order to claim the ultimate prize – and it is only just now turned June. The Phillies took the first game in this series, which lead them to temporarily hold the top spot in the NL East, but [...]

Two Months In, Marlins Still In First Place

May 30, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons

They started the season badly, but there has been a total reversal of fortune for the Marlins and Mets. Sure, the Mets opened up their season by beating up on the Marlins – I was there Opening Day and watched Mark Hendrickson get schlacked. And yes, the Mets took two of three from the Marlins in this past series, but [...]

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