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CABRERA EXPERIMENT From today Sunsentinel :mischief2 Miguel Cabrera, the Marlins' top prospect, started his first professional game in left field Monday night for Double-A Carolina. Cabrera, normally a third baseman, caught two flyballs without incident in a 3-1 loss to Tennessee. The experiment could be designed to expedite Cabrera's path to the majors. Entering Monday, Marlins left fielders ranked last in the NL with six home runs. :mischief2

From today Sunsentinel article By Juan C. Rodriguez LOWELL VISITS THE JUNGLEThird baseman Mike Lowell was a guest on the Jim Rome Show on Wednesday morning. He addressed everything from trade rumors to Pro Player Stadium to coming up in the Yankees system. Regarding the rampant speculation about his future, Lowell said: "I haven't really gotten any indication from our front office as to what direction we're going, but I have to believe when there's smoke there's fire. I haven't read anything to blatantly say, `No, it's not true.' "I'd like to have more knowledge as to what's going on because I've heard so many different rumors. But on the flip side, knowing it's not my say and not [in] my control, I can focus on the game." Lowell found the idea of playing for either the Cubs or Dodgers "intriguing," based on their ballparks, fan bases and proximity to the playoffs. If the Marlins do trade him, he won't miss the way Pro Player Stadium swallows up fly balls in the gaps. Not to mention performing in front of some minor league-sized crowds. "It's pretty fun playing in front of 3,000 every once in a while," Lowell deadpanned. "We kind of lull the other team to sleep. I think that's our home-field advantage."

I say 4

:w00t The Marlins loved Allison's 95 mph heat and put him on top of their list as did Baseball America magazine -- the leading authority on the draft -- who rated him the No. 4 overall prospect and No. 1 pitcher in the country. Baseball America also tagged Allison as the second most likely prospect to reach the majors the fastest behind overall Delmon Young, selected No. 1 by Tampa Bay. :w00t

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:mischief2 more stats on Jeff Allison Has been one of most highly touted -- and most dominant -- high school pitchers since last summer when he was ace of junior national team. Allowed no earned runs and just seven hits in 51 innings as a senior, and struck out 118 and walked just nine. Mixes fastball that hits 95 to 97 mph with outstanding slider and changeup -- and has exceptional command of all three. Has lean upper body and long arms, but muscular legs generate exceptional speed on pitches with three-quarters delivery. Could be first high school pitcher selected. :mischief2

Any stats on our pick?

here is the article on MLB.comDelmon Young has been such a powerful hitter for so long that his high school in Camarillo, Calif., erected a 30-foot fence beyond the left-field wall so that Young would not hurt anyone working out on the school's track nearly 400 feet away. And that was when he was 13. So it was Young's impressive history of success and incredible promise for the future that led the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to make him the No. 1 selection in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. "Delmon's one of the fine young hitters in the country," Rays general manager Chuck LaMar said. "He's got the potential to hit and hit with power and be a productive middle-of-the-lineup type hitter on a Major League club.'' Young, the brother of the Tigers' Dmitri Young, is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-hander. The 17-year-old hit .544 in his senior season with seven home runs, 28 RBIs and six steals in 57 at-bats. His team struggled early as Young missed the first six games of this season due to a sprained ankle he sustained playing pick-up basketball during the offseason. When Young returned, Camarillo went on to win 23 straight games, including six in the playoffs, before losing to Arlington High, 7-4, on May 27 in a second-round playoff game. Young was Baseball America's Youth Player of the Year in 2002 and set the tournament home run record at the World Junior Championship with nine in seven games. Young hit .542 as a junior when his team won the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division I championship and his 17 home runs were a Ventura County record. He also had 56 RBIs. Delmon Young School: Adolfo Camarillo HS Position: RF B/T: R/R H: 6-2 W: 200 Born: 09-14-85 Class: HS Scouting report: Large, thick frame. Explosive bat speed and contact from short stroke. Drives through ball with good extension. Natural loft for towering home runs. Quick hands with strength. Loose, quick arm. Easy release, on-line and accurate throws. Proper routes. Future corner OF at ML level. He hit 16 home runs for his Junior National Team last summer as he helped the Scorpions win their fourth straight Pacific View League title. Young has been a pitcher, too, clocked in the low 90s. And some of his home runs have been estimated to travel as far as 450 feet prior to his senior season. But it was his personal makeup that clinched the decision for the Devil Rays. Delmon Young knows not just baseball but Major League Baseball. Because of Dmitri, Delmon has mingled with the likes of Willie McGee, Ray Lankford, Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin. "Delmon's been around the Major Leagues because of his brother and even though he's only 17, he expects to play in the Major Leagues," LaMar said. "He already has excelled in top competition against older players and has great confidence in his ability because of that." Proud papa Admin Young said he knew early on that Delmon might become an even better athlete than Dmitri. "I started preparing Delmon in eighth grade, when he was 13, to get ready to follow in Dmitri's footsteps,'' Admin Young told MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. "That's when he told me he was ready." Dmitri, who went to Rio Mesa H.S., was selected fourth overall by St. Louis in 1991. Dmitri has played first, third and the outfield in the Majors, but the Rays see Delmon as mainly an outfielder. "We believe because of Delmon's arm strength, athleticism and instincts, he will be able to stay as a corner outfielder on a championship club," LaMar said. Young has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Arizona but LaMar said the Rays would offer Young a Major League contract and that he does not expect sign-ability to be an issue. Paul C. Smith is a reporter for MLB.com. Anthony Gagliano contributed to this story. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

2 seem like a realistic number

For all of you guys that wanted to talk with Mike he is on WQAM every thursday at 5:00 p.m with hank Goldgerg sorry I don't have the phone number for the station, but its on every week . :whistle

why does Lee take so long to get hot? here is an idea why not send him to play winter ball it may help him to get game ready a lot sooner that june just an idea? :mischief2

This article is on today's sunsentinel it's a good article on Jack he is a smart baseball man after all age count for something? he has experience and a different approach on managing than torborg. here is a quote from the article "We're not going to try to set the stolen-base record," McKeon said. "Who cares about that kind of record?" here is the link http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basebal...ports%2Dmarlins :shifty

have we ever swept a 4 game series? yes to pitsburgh I think it was in 96 not sure of the year . :shifty

there is an article on ESPN that Robert Beck "Shooter" currently playing for the Iowa Cubs the AAA affiliate of the cubs, has a handshake agreement that he can leave the club if a major league opportunity arise. Could the fish use him, this is part of what he said. "if you tell me that I'm your guy and you give me the ball everyday, I can get you 35 to 50 saves a year. Guaranteed. I just need the opportunity." http://espn.go.com/mlb/s/2003/0515/1554407.html :mischief2

hey guys remenber Darren Daulton, wanted to coach I think he would be a good fit for the fish he was a good leader when he was here players since to listen to him I think he deserve a chance :mischief2