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 it was not to last. After abusing the Marlins 12-3 in the series opener (and the first game of the … [Read more...]
Marlins Take First Game Against Mets; Call Up Relievers
May 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Jose Reyes did his best to show that he is the best SS in the NL, but it wasn't enough to derail the Marlins who won tonight's series opener 7-3. With some more clutch hits, the Marlins were able to scrape from a 3-2 deficit to a 6-3 lead in the 3rd inning. The 4 runs scored in that inning came with 2 outs and the main damage was done by Luis Gonzalez's base-clearing double that bounced over the … [Read more...]
Nolasco Still Struggles
May 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
According to scouts, Ricky Nolasco is hitting the numbers on the radar gun that are impressive. Several times he hit the 95 mark on the gun with his fastball, and his curve was maintaining good velocity in the mid 80's. Yet in 4.2 innings last night, he gave up 10 hits and 6 earned runs.The problem is his location. He has the stuff, but he is not making his pitches. One noticeable trait is his … [Read more...]
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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...]