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Sean West Struggles in B Game

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:12:33 +0000

Miami Herald

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Sean West didn't exactly enhance his chances of cracking the Marlins starting rotation when he experienced an extremely wild outing in Saturday's B game against the Orioles, somewhat reminiscent of one Al Leiter endured a few years ago with the Marlins during a spring training B game. West walked seven batters -- yes, SEVEN -- in only 1 2/3 innings. And they weren't exactly your typical 1 2/3, either. The first inning was "stopped" after West went walk, walk, walk, strikeout, walk to the first five batters.

He pitched a relatively clean second inning, but ran into more trouble in the third, which transpired as follows: walk, strikeout, walk, walk. Cut. No mas. Get off the mound. Inning over.

We haven't yet had a chance to speak with manager Fredi Gonzalez or pitching coach Randy St. Claire about West's wildness, but should have more information after today's regularly scheduled game in Port Charlotte against the Rays.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fish_bytes/

Anyone else not feeling comfortable with 1st?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:41:51 +0000

.... Do you like them? Why or why not?

30/30 Florida Marlins

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:25:24 +0000

Just wondering if any of you guys saw the 30/30 Marlins edition on MLB Network today. Personally, I thought they took a couple of unnecessary jabs at organization but overall were pretty accurate in their assesment of the team. What did you guys think?

Let's Play "Who Do You Trust?"

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:30:55 +0000

Rainy day and I guess press conferences take on a new meaning when you're trying to find something write about...

Both Joe Capozzi and Clark Spencer covered the same PR confab and lo and behold come away with a completely different take on what transpired or at least the headlines would lead the reader to think so.

(reprinted here in their order of appearance on the web)

Sanchez ahead of Morrison in Florida Marlins first-base battle

By CLARK SPENCER
cspencer@MiamiHerald.com

SARASOTA -- If slumping Logan Morrison doesn't pick up the pace at the plate, he'll come out on the short end in his battle with Gaby Sanchez for the starting job at first base.

Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, though quick to note that he hasn't given one look at either player's Grapefruit League numbers, said the decision won't be difficult if one player holds a distinct statistical edge over the other come the end of spring training.

``I've always said I want both of them to hit .390,'' Gonzalez said. ``But, obviously, if one's hitting .390 and the other's hitting .057 -- competition is competition. If one guy's hitting .380 and the other guy hits .060, we can't say, `Wait a second, the other guy makes the team.' ''

At the moment, Sanchez is ahead on numbers. He has gone 6 for 15 and walked twice but has not driven in a run. Morrison is 1 for 18 with two walks and three RBI.

Gonzalez said his main concern now is to make sure the two candidates end up with about an equal number of at bats.

``I haven't even looked at the batting averages,'' Gonzalez said. ``I haven't decided one way or the other, or rooting for one guy or the other. I'm just letting 'em play.

``There's always a chance that neither wins the job, Jorge Cantu slides back to first base, and someone else -- Rule 5 pick Jorge Jimenez, perhaps -- winds up at third.

``A lot can happen,'' Gonzalez said of the Morrison/Sanchez competition at first. ``The only thing that separates them for me is one is left-handed [Morrison] and other is right-handed [Sanchez]. They're that close. If we start breaking them down, it's splitting hairs.''

(more Marlins news at http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/12/1526577/sanchez-ahead-of-morrison-in-florida.html )

to which Joe Capozzi at the PBP writes and by the timing you would think it chose his words to retort his competitor's coverage...Their respective lead paragraphs says it all.

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Neither Gaby Sanchez nor Logan Morrison
is ahead in race for first-base job

By Joe Capozzi

SARASOTA — A little more than a week into spring competition, manager Fredi Gonzalez said there's no clear front-runner for the first base job, despite the disparity in statistics.

Gaby Sanchez is batting .400 (6-for-15 with two walks) and Logan Morrison is batting .056 (1-for-18 with two walks), but Gonzalez said it's way too early to make any assumptions about who's likely to start the season at first base.

"I'm not even looking at the numbers right now. Just let them go out and play. A lot can happen," Gonzalez said Friday.

"The only thing that separates them for me is one bats left-handed (Morrison) and the other is right-handed (Sanchez). They're that close, for me. If you want to start breaking them down, we're going to be splitting hairs."

Gonzalez said he doesn't want Morrison to feel any extra pressure because he's not hitting well after one week.

"I've always said I want both of them to hit .390," Gonzalez said, "but obviously if one is hitting .390 and the other is hitting .057 (later in camp): Competition is competition."

Gonzalez has been impressed with infielder Jorge Jimenez, who's 2-for-9 (.222) in six games. Jimenez could start at third base, moving Jorge Cantu to first.

Jimenez is a rule 5 draft pick, so he'll get offered back to Boston if he doesn't make the Marlins' roster.

( http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/marlins/neither-gaby-sanchez-nor-logan-morrison-is-ahead-347009.html and again more to this story and Marlins coverage by following this link)

Kasey Olenberger

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:22 +0000

This guy could be the guy we've being looking for to replace kiko in the pen. He dominated AA last year to the tune of 1.02 whip and a k/9 of 8.8, after years of being misused in the Angels org. as a starter, and he's off to a fast start in spring training with 4 k's in 1.2 innings of work and just a hit and walk allowed.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/O/Kasey-Olenberger.shtml

Stanton in mix to make roster

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:11 +0000

http://joefrisaro.ml...ake_roster.html

MLB.com

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Production may overtake patience when it comes to deciding if Mike Stanton is big league ready.

The way the Marlins 20-year-old outfield slugger is performing has the Marlins considering carrying him on their Opening Day roster.

"Funnier things have happened," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Obviously, we'll sit down and make sure it's the right move, the right decision. But for me to say, "absolutely not," I can't do that right now. I can't say that he's not going to make the team. I can't absolutely tell you, 100 percent that he won't. We'll sit down and decide how that plays out."

There is a temptation to promote Stanton right now, especially after the way he's produced. On Wednesday against the Astros in Kissimmee, the right fielder crushed a two-run homer off Wandy Rodriguez and he added an RBI groundout. Overall, he is batting .333 with two home runs and five RBIs.

Another factor are some health issues in the outfield. Cameron Maybin and Cody Ross have been nursing left groin strains. If say, Maybin, is slowed down to the point where he isn't going to be either ready -- physically or performance wise -- then Ross could move to center field. In that scenario, Stanton could factor in playing right field.

"There are a lot of guys who came up in the big leagues as 19 and 20 year olds who have had Hall of Fame careers," Gonzalez said. "I'm not ruling that he's not going to make the team."

From an organizational standpoint, the plan entering Spring Training has been to start off Stanton in Double-A, where he had 299 at-bats in 2009.

For the Marlins to promote Stanton this quickly, a number of factors must be addressed.

"Generally players will tell you when they're ready or not," Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said. "I know that he's looked good. It's hard not to love him, and look at what he can do in his future. But we've got to do what's best for him. Is the breaking ball recognition and all the things that we want him to be confident in, are they ready to go?"

There are some health issues, too. In the Arizona Fall League, Stanton was sent home with lower back stiffness. And he's had an issue with his left shoulder, which is repeatedly iced after games.

Then there is the fact that in 299 at-bats at Jacksonville last year he hit .231, although he had 16 homers and 53 RBIs.

"There are a couple of things with Mike. He didn't dominate in Double-A," Beinfest said. "Then he's had a little bit of an injury issue. We wanted to make sure that he's strong, and he feels good. The rigors in the Major Leagues are tough on these guys. He's had some shoulder things off and on. We want to make sure that he's healthy, first and foremost. We want to make sure that he's comfortable."

The Marlins have had a strong track record of promoting young players. In 2003, Dontrelle Willis was 21 when he was called up from Double-A, and Miguel Cabrera was 20 that same year.

"How did we know when Dontrelle and Miguel were ready?" Beinfest said. "Or Hanley [Ramirez] and those guys in '06. Sometimes you are right, and sometimes you're wrong. Generally, they'll tell you."

One thing that is clear is Stanton projects to be in the big leagues, at least some point in 2010.

"It's all coming. He really wants to do well," Beinfest said. "He's a great kid. He's a student of the game. He's learning very quickly. His learning curve is shorter than the other guys. He's getting it. There are a lot of positives. Let him keep playing, and we'll see what happens."

Would the Marlins rule out Stanton being on the Opening Day roster?

"We never do," Beinfest said.

First round of cuts?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:06 +0000

Can anybody tell me when the first round of cuts take place in ST? Wondering who will be sent down or let go.

Marlins Win WS in 2010 According to...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:30:32 +0000

Sea Quest DSV. Episode one. Yes...Sea Quest.

The trade that thankfully didn't happen...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:52:12 +0000

Here is a snippet from an article on Rangers GM Jon Daniels. I included the relevant part for Marlins fans. Thank god Daniels didn't pull the trigger on this deal.

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Almost immediately after Daniels moved into a bigger office at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, he was presented with an intriguing offer. Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria approached Hicks at the owners meetings and told him starter Josh Beckett wanted to go back to Texas.

"He gave me the players they wanted," Hicks said. "He was leaving the country and wanted the deal done before then. There wasn't a lot of time."

The Marlins wanted third baseman Hank Blalock and either Thomas Diamond or John Danks for Beckett and third baseman Mike Lowell. Florida ended up asking for Danks over Diamond in the package.

"I think Jon got bogged down trying to build a consensus with too many people," Hicks said. "You have to get enough input to make a decision, but he took too long, and the time period for the deal went away."

Hart said Daniels was trying to simply understand his own guys, and the timing was difficult given that it was a big decision so quickly.

"It was trying to balance how much you covet and desire Beckett and not desiring Lowell's money at the time," Hart said. "He was also trying to figure out how the organization felt about Danks. If that happened today, he'd have a complete knowledge of everyone in our system and clearer picture of the economics. I know he wanted to make the deal, but he was being cautious."

Daniels admits that he was slow to pull the trigger. He also didn't understand Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest's style, which is to put his best offer on the table right away. The Marlins ended up dealing with the Red Sox and got Hanley Ramirez as part of the trade.

The rest can be read here http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/columns/story?columnist=durrett_richard&id=4976186

Marlins Future in Floating Re-Alignment

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:14:13 +0000

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/article/2010-03-10/mlb-discussions-over-floating-realignment

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Major League Baseball teams would be able to pick their division and league annually under a plan being floated by a committee charged with examining the game.

Long and short of it is that each team will be able to pick what division they would like to play in each year.

For instance, if the Nationals feel like they want to rebuild and not take such a harsh beating from the Mets, Phillies, Braves and Marlins. Each year they can choose to play in the NL Central and compete and play against the Pirates, Brewers, Astros, and Reds.

The Rays could possibly join the NL East one year, Then move back to the AL Central, then Move to the NL Central before ending up if they wish back in the AL East. (possibly the real motivation or Floating alignment is the power plays teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, Braves had on their divisions for so long. Interleague play would cease to exist, instead being replaced by a interleague like schedule found in the NHL, NBA, or NFL (you play anyone, any day, anywhere).

What do you guys think?

Personally, I don't like the idea. Although, I am in favor of re-aligning the divisions somewhat. I feel the Phillies and Pirates should be in the NL East together. Mets and Marlins can't be broken up. The AL west needs that 5th team, but if the league feels approriate, even a 4 division, 4 team per division AL and NL would be cool.

Bryan Petersen

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:58 +0000

Guy isn't the most highly touted prospect in the world and for good reason (no speed, no arm) but he's flown through the minors in just two years and is coming off of a .297/.368/.413 49 RBI year in AA in which he hit LHP and RHP at very similar clips (ironically, he was actually a little better vs LHP). He also had the second highest BA in the AFL and he's off to a good start in ST.

With Stanton due up next year to fill a spot in an already overcrowded OF, why not give this guy, who pretty much has no real future with us, a chance provided he beats out Mike Lamb (which shouldn't be too hard to do)? If nothing else, we could use him as trade bait.

Season Tickets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:17:53 +0000

By any chance are you guys aware of whether or not season ticket holders, or fans with partial game plans get discounted parking? Or would we have to pay $10 everytime we go to a game?

Thanks

Possible Mike Lowell Reunion?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:31:28 +0000

Saw this at Sun-Sentinal.com from Juan Rodriguez

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A reunion? It's a long shot, but don't rule out the Marlins making a late spring play for Mike Lowell, who they traded to the Red Sox in the Ramirez-Beckett deal. Lowell won't appear in his first Grapefruit League game until this weekend. He has to show his surgically repaired thumb and hip are healthy before anyone gives him a sniff, but the Marlins have discussed the possibility internally.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/florida-marlins/fl-marlins-spring-0309-20100308,0,6578766.story

2010 Broadcast Schedule

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:33 +0000

Mon	5-Apr	1:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Thu	8-Apr	7:00 PM	@	New York Mets	*SUN SPORTS*
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Mon	12-Apr	7:00 PM	vs	Cincinnati Reds	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Thu	15-Apr	7:00 PM	vs	Cincinnati Reds	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	16-Apr	7:00 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	17-Apr	7:00 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	18-Apr	1:30 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	21-Apr	8:00 PM	@	Houston Astros	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	22-Apr	8:00 PM	@	Houston Astros	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	24-Apr	8:00 PM	@	Colorado Rockies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	25-Apr	3:00 PM	@	Colorado Rockies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Mon	26-Apr	7:00 PM	vs	San Diego Padres	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	28-Apr	12:00 PM	vs	San Diego Padres	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	30-Apr	7:00 PM	vs	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	1-May	7:00 PM	vs	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	4-May	7:00 PM	vs	San Francisco Giants	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Thu	6-May	7:00 PM	vs	San Francisco Giants	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	7-May	7:00 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Mon	10-May	8:00 PM	@	Chicago Cubs	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	25-May	7:00 PM	vs	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	4-Jun	7:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA

Sun	6-Jun	1:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	11-Jun	7:00 PM	@	Tampa Bay Rays	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	15-Jun	7:00 PM	vs	Texas Rangers	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	18-Jun	7:00 PM	vs	Tampa Bay Rays	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	22-Jun	7:00 PM	@	Baltimore Orioles	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	25-Jun	7:00 PM	vs	San Diego Padres	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	29-Jun	7:00 PM	vs	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	2-Jul	7:30 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Mon	5-Jul	9:00 PM	@	Los Angeles Dodgers	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	23-Jul	7:00 PM	vs	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Mon	26-Jul	10:00 PM	@	San Francisco Giants	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Fri	30-Jul	10:00 PM	@	San Diego Padres	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	31-Jul	8:30 PM	@	San Diego Padres	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Tue	3-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	4-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	5-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	6-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	St. Louis Cardinals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	7-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	St. Louis Cardinals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	8-Aug	1:00 PM	vs	St. Louis Cardinals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	10-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	11-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	12-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	13-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Cincinnati Reds	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	14-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Cincinnati Reds	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	15-Aug	1:00 PM	@	Cincinnati Reds	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Mon	16-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	17-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	18-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	19-Aug	7:00 PM	@	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA

Fri	20-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Houston Astros	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	21-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Houston Astros	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	22-Aug	1:00 PM	vs	Houston Astros	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	24-Aug	7:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	25-Aug	7:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	26-Aug	7:00 PM	@	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	27-Aug	7:30 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	29-Aug	1:30 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Mon	30-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	31-Aug	7:00 PM	vs	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	1-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	3-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	4-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Mon	6-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	7-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	8-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	10-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	12-Sep	1:30 PM	@	Washington Nationals	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Mon	13-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	14-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	15-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Philadelphia Phillies	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	17-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Chicago Cubs	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sat	18-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Chicago Cubs	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	19-Sep	1:00 PM	vs	Chicago Cubs	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	21-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	22-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	New York Mets	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	23-Sep	8:00 PM	@	Milwaukee Brewers	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	24-Sep	8:00 PM	@	Milwaukee Brewers	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
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Mon	27-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Tue	28-Sep	7:00 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Wed	29-Sep	4:30 PM	@	Atlanta Braves	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Thu	30-Sep	7:00 PM	vs	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Fri	1-Oct	7:00 PM	vs	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA
Sun	3-Oct	1:00 PM	vs	Pittsburgh Pirates	FOX SPORTS FLORIDA

Question about the change in uniforms

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:18:45 +0000

So I heard the Marlins will be taking Florida off the front of the road jerseys, are they gonna do anything with the hats since there is a F on it?

Ryan Tucker - Raynaud's Disease

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:31:04 +0000

From Rotoworld:

Ryan Tucker is battling Raynaud's disease.
Raynaud's disease is a condition that causes the hands to feel numb in response to cold conditions or stress. "I have quite an issue when it comes to the cold," said Tucker, who admitted he's struggled when temperatures dipped into the 50s. The 2005 first-round pick has a career minor league ERA of 3.88 in five seasons and should stay at Triple-A New Orleans for most of this coming season.

Spring Training 3/8-3/14 Games

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:17:00 +0000

The 2nd weekly installment of Spring Training games begins tomorrow with a split squad day for the Marlins, facing the Mets and the Nationals.

Among those facing the Mets in Jupiter - Hanley Ramirez, Gaby Sanchez, Wes Helms, Brett Carroll, Jai Miller, Scott Cousins and Brad Davis.

Ryan Tucker will be the starting pitcher.

Among those facing the Nats in Viera - Jorge Cantu, Emilio Bonifacio, Matt Dominguez, Logan Morrison, Hector Luna, Chris Coghlan, Bryan Peterson and Mike Stanton. Cameron Maybin was meant to join them but is taking a few days off after the hopefully minor injury he suffered today.

Ricky Nolasco will be the starting pitcher.

Bill James prediction

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:12:17 +0000

Not surprisingly, we are predicted to suck. Look at our pitching there. Only nine saves all year???

http://www.fantasyrundown.com/Bill_James_NL_East.html

Off the Wall question about a former Marlin

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:29:06 +0000

I was just watching the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes game and i cant help to notice the physical resemblence between Panther Stephen Weiss and Former Marlin Walt Weiss. Maybe its just me but they look awfully alike remarkably similar in appearance. Maybe an uncle or something.

Sore thumb sidelines Cody

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:23:05 +0000

Cody Ross will miss a few days with a sore right thumb.