Bad Loss Shows Fredi is Not Ready

July 20, 2007 in Coaching Moves, Commentary, Players by jonnylons

There is no such thing as a good loss. I know some will say there it, but there really isn’t. You lost. Tonight’s game against the Freds was a good example of terrible. Mitre started off demonstrating what that adjective means, but pulled it together and got through 6 innings while only surrendering the 3 runs from the first inning. [...]

Ramirez, Willingham Injured; Tankersley Set to Return?

April 9, 2007 in Injuries by jonnylons

Hanley Ramirez left yesterday’s game after a ground out reporting of stiffness in his right hamstring while Josh Willingham was scratched before the game due to lower back stiffness. The Sun-Sentinel is reporting that both players are day to day, and neither is expected to return to the diamond tonight against the Brewers. Both players, however, disagree and seem keen [...]

Tank Shut Down: For Now

March 2, 2007 in Injuries by jonnylons

Taylor Tankersley, the Marlins top lefty specialist out of the pen, is going to be taking it easy in Spring Training — due to inflammation in his left shoulder. The prognosis is simply rest. For the next 7-10 days, he will not be allowed to pick up a ball, but will instead focus on allowing the shoulder to heal. He [...]

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