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Lowell prob would have had a good postseason if he hadnt gotten inured. After missing a month it was like spring training again...trying to adjust to being pitched too again. You cant knock him for that.

Just wondering guys, wont they have to build a parking garage now that they've taken up the land for the new stadium. With a garage, they can share the revenues of those who park there with the Marlins.

Just wondering guys, wont they have to build a parking garage now that they've taken up the land for the new stadium. With a garage, they can share the revenues of those who park there with the Marlins.

TSwift - all of your comments are always negative. It sounds like you'd rather have the Marlins move out of S. Fla than have the stadium built in the OB. I would rather have it built by the County Line but no ones offering that option. Just be glad that this will keep the Marlins here and that you at least have the option of driving down to the games vs taking an airplane to see the N. Virginia Marlins.

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One more thing - just like i used an example of the Miami Heat, look at the Fla Panthers. Where are the fans? You Broward fans are so dedicated then why do the Panthers lag so much in attendance and the venue is in Broward. Made my point!!

Was on right now. Sparky also said that getting a stadium built looks now better then ever even w/o the tax break and that he think it will get done. EdCanes was right again and reported before anyone else.

Marlins pitchers fanning foes at record-setting pace By Peter Barzilai, USA TODAY South Florida has been unseasonably breezy this month, and it has nothing to do with low pressure systems or jet streams. The Florida Marlins pitching staff, which entered Tuesday leading the major leagues with a 1.94 ERA, is striking out batters at a record pace, averaging 8.69 per nine innings. The main whiffing boys are Josh Beckett (27 strikeouts in 20 1/3; innings), Brad Penny (22 in 20 1/3 innings) and relievers Armando Benitez (nine in eight innings) and Chad Fox (11 in 6 1/3; innings). "This staff is good," Penny told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel last week. "Right now we're probably pitching better than anyone, and you want to keep it going." All-time Leaders in SO per 9 innings: 1. 2004 Florida Marlins 8.69 2. 2003 Chicago Cubs 8.68 3. 2001 Chicago Cubs 8.42 4. 2002 Chicago Cubs 8.32 5. 2004 Chicago Cubs 8.26 6. 2002 Arizona 8.11 7. 2001 Arizona 8.00 Source: Elias Sports Bureau

I remember hearing David "Sparky" Samson saying that if they couldnt get the tax break, that they would explore other ways they can come up with the money. I think the Marlins will stay at the end.

I think that if AGON slumps for too much of the season, they should call up Wilson Valdez to spell him on occasion.

MLB doesnt own the Marlins, Loria does so i dont know what you are trying to say

Albuquerque AAA Wilson Valdez 1-5 .333 The bad- Kevin Olsen & Bryan Gaal have had slow starts. Kevin has a 7.63 ERA and Gaal a 21.39 ERA. Carolina AA Eric Reed 2-4, 2B .400 BA Jason Stokes 3-4, 2 HR (4 for season), 3 RBI, 2 R .361 BA J Dillon 1-4, 1 HR, .457 BA Trevor Hutchinson 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 11 SO 1.50 ERA Class A Jupiter Jeremy Hermida 1-4, 1 RBI, .304 BA E. Alfonzo, Catcher 1-4 .326 BA Yorman Bazardo 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 SO, 1 BB 3.50 ERA

Heres some profiles by THEINSIDERS.com that were posted today: Most Impressive Hitter Jeremy Hermida While the strength of the Marlins High Class A team is without question their pitching, the organizations most impressive hitter is also on board. Jeremy Hermida is the Florida Marlins most impressive offensive prospect. His left-handed stroke is quite literally a thing of beauty being very fundamentally sound and completely free-flowing and smooth through all facets. As impressive as his swing is it is still not the most impressive aspect of Hermida?s hitting. What is most striking about Jeremy is his discipline in the batter?s box. His batting eye and strike zone judgment are both top notch. His focus and preparation is obvious the second he steps into the on-deck circle. He zeros in on the pitcher and what he is doing and is unshakable in his focus. He also makes consistent contact as he very rarely gets fooled or swings through a pitch. I had the opportunity to talk about Hermida to one of the coaches of the St. Louis Cardinals Class A affiliate Palm Beach Cardinals and he said that even though they had been playing against the Marlins team for 3 weeks during the exhibition season that they had still not figured out a way to pitch to him to get him out. The only complaint about Hermida?s offensive repertoire right now is that he is not showing much in terms of plus power but if you look at his body frame there is little doubt that his power will come in time as he matures. I am quite certain he can be a 25-30 homerun guy in time. Right now however he is a line drive hitter with plus gap power. In 2004, expect Hermida to hit over .300 with somewhere around 10-15 homeruns. Defensively, Jeremy is adequate but not spectacular. Notables 3B Lee Mitchell The Marlins drafted Mitchell in 2003 out of the University of Georgia. Having spent a few years in the powerhouse SEC conference, Mitchell carries with him the discipline that comes with experience. His strike zone judgment is above average and he makes good contact with power despite not yet filling out physically. Defensively, he is very good. He is confident with the glove and shows a good arm. OF Travis Ezi Acquired in the Juan Encarnacion deal, Ezi shows 5 tool talent. He can hit for both power and average, he shows good speed, and he is very good in the field. His strike zone judgment also appears to be above average as well as his discipline. The only downside to Ezi is his age, as he turns 24 in July. OF Jose Aponte Aponte is notable because of his blazing speed, otherwise he didn?t stand out but his speed was well worth mentioning. Most Impressive Pitcher LHP Scott Olsen Unfortunately, I only had the opportunity to watch Olsen pitch once during the exhibition season. But in that one outing I was more than convinced that he was the best pitching prospect I saw in the Marlins system. The game I saw Olsen worked 3 innings and gave up only 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5. The tall left-hander was throwing his fast-ball only in the 89-91 mph range but his projected ceiling is in the mid-nineties. What was most impressive about Scott was his slider which when on is a plus pitch. His fastball also has a natural down ward movement as it reaches the plate which leads to a lot of ground ball outs. Right now, Olsen is very tall and while his body type has improved through conditioning, he still has a ways to go. Also, his mechanics still need working on in getting more consistent. If Olsen understands his potential and puts forth the effort necessary he can become one of the most highly regarded pitching prospects in baseball. Notables RHP Josh Johnson The first thing you will notice about Josh Johnson is his size. Quite simply, he is HUGE. At 6?7 he is without question the tallest Marlins prospect. Despite his size, scouts have said that his fastball is only average but is projected to get better with maturity. Judging by what I saw in the spring, that maturity is happening. Josh was throwing his fastball in the 90-92 mph range and I feel that even more is possible as he still has a long ways to go in his physical development. The encouraging point about Johnson is that at this point his fastball is his least impressive pitch. Josh?s strength is his curveball and change-up. Like Olsen, if Johnson puts forth the effort to develop his body and mechanics he can be as good as any pitching prospect. RHP Phil Akens Akens may be un-heralded but he really impressed me with his showing in exhibition action. He was consistently throwing his fastball in the mid 90?s and threw a very effective curveball and his control was also very good. I?m going to keep my eye on him this year. http://story.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=228&p=2&c=253176

2 Johnson's? I went to sports-wired.com and had the stats for both the catcher and pitcher together as though they were one person. They prob messed up.

Theres alot of speculation that we wont be able to afford Carl Pavano after this year when he becomes a FA. The only pitcher that we have in the minors that can take his spot is Trevor Hutchinson. So far this year he has a no-hitter in AA nad has a 1.64 ERA in 11 Innings w/ 8 SO and only 2 walks. Check out this article on him: Hot Prospect: Trevor Hutchinson 03/08/2004 8:00 AM ET By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com ? Marlins organization report JUPITER, Fla. -- He doesn't stylishly tilt his cap to the side or have the exaggerated leg kick of a Dontrelle Willis, but Trevor Hutchinson may be on the same career course as the D-Train. A year ago, it was the energetic Willis who became the rising young star of Marlins' Spring Training. The then 21-year-old left-hander was turning heads with his unorthodox delivery, engaging personality and ability to get batters out. Even though Willis didn't break camp on the Marlins' roster, the organization was confident he wasn't far away from making the leap to the Major Leagues. Willis' opportunity came in early May, when he was called up after Josh Beckett went on the disabled list. Seizing the moment, Willis was an instant hit. He became an All-Star and went on to become the National League Rookie of the Year. "Not to put any pressure on him, but Hutchinson basically is Dontrelle from the right side," said minor league pitching coach Gil Lopez. "He probably has a better breaking ball than Dontrelle." A third-round pick in 2002, Hutchinson is moving quickly up the minor league ranks. In his first full season of pro ball, Hutchinson went 9-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 14 games with Class-A Jupiter. Named to the Florida State League All-Star Game, Hutchinson's career progressed quickly. In the second half, he was promoted to Double-A Carolina, and went 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA in eight games. The Carolina Mudcats won the Southern League title, and Hutchinson was the winning pitcher in the decisive game, giving up one run on three hits in five innings. He made three postseason appearances, going 1-0 with a 2.87 ERA. Lopez, now the Mudcats' pitching coach, was pitching coach for Jupiter last year and has been impressed with what he sees already this spring. "The good thing about him is he's mentally tough," Lopez said. "What helps him is he has good stuff, and his pitches have got good sink. Then he's got the slider to go the other way." The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder who lives in Iriving, Texas, is from an athletic family. His brother, Chad, is the backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, and his father, Lloyd, played outfield in the Phillies' organization in the early 1970s. The 24-year-old, who pitched at California-Berkeley, knows his Major League break may not happen on Opening Day. Spring Training offers him a chance to showcase his skills against big-league hitters. "I want to impress them," he says. "You want to be on the Major League club, but that's not always the case. I'm obviously trying to do the best I can and hope I make the team at some point." His fastball is in the 91-92 mph range, and he has an effective slider. This season he is working on adding a changeup. "This is an excellent opportunity," Lopez said. "I think he's going to just grow leaps and bounds this spring. He's just like Dontrelle. He will start off in Double-A or Triple-A, wherever they want to put him. And then in half a year, he may get called up. I don't think he's too far, at all."

Shamrock - Do you know anything about Hartmann..i was trying to find something but couldnt on him

I assume the player that you are referring to as having a breakout year is Josh Johnson.

Im FUMMING RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!

I saw the replay and he missed home plate. The Ref will prob past by tomm by the Braves FO to pickup the check.

As long as the Refs who worked the game dont follow us to our next destination i think we'll be ok. They should've started Choi today instead of Wil.

At least we have roughed him up everytime we've seen him. He is due.

The Ump behind the plate has been blowing calls for the Marlins the whole night not giving close calls to Beackett and calling Mickey out on the plate. There is definately some favoritism toward Atlanta in this game.

Selling Tickets for Game 1 if anybodys interested. 2 of my friends are not going to the game so im stuck w/ them. $44.00 for both and they are in Sec 307 Row 20.

FYI....Josh Johnson, a converted catcher, is pitching very well. Had a 3.86 ERA last year and this year has a 1.80 ERA w/ 7 SO in 5 IP. I know i mentioned his stats before but i didnt know he played another postion previously.

I was hoping to get the TBS feed but it was blacked out. My cable company, charter, had the rep for never blacking out games. I would see Fins games when they were supposed to be blacked out.