April 30, 200422 yr Their place in the HR standings in the NL. Who says we lost all our power this offseason?
April 30, 200422 yr But still.....anyone discussing the Marlins wants to use the phrase "small ball."
April 30, 200422 yr But still.....anyone discussing the Marlins wants to use the phrase "small ball." Small ball didn't work today, yesterday, the day before, or the day before that. We needed to take out the big stick!
April 30, 200422 yr I've always said the Fish play small ball -BIG. They do they little things when they have to. But its also nice knowing you've got Cabs, Mike and Big Choi along with Niner, Castro or sometimes even Sea Bass that can pop one out for us.
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs?
April 30, 200422 yr I don't think small ball is a bad thing though. OUr team has ALL the goods... plus we wouldnt have won that game against philly if it weren't for JP :cool
April 30, 200422 yr I think we are pretty much playing the same as last year,the only difference is we arent running as much and Lowell isnt the only one hitting the homeruns. I dont care what everybody calls it, but as long as the Fish get the win I will be happy.
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs? And thats with Choi not even playing every game
April 30, 200422 yr Author It's amazing a full season from Cabs and the Addition of Choi changes the dynamic of our lineup drastically. We go from being speedy, to being speedy and having power. I for one feel extremely confident that we will score runs when Cabs, Lowell, or even Choi come up to bat with people on base. =)
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs? And thats with Choi not even playing every game If Choi can demonstate an ability to hit left-handed pitching....as he did on Weds in Colorado....then you could expect to see him in there full time.
April 30, 200422 yr It's amazing a full season from Cabs and the Addition of Choi changes the dynamic of our lineup drastically. We go from being speedy, to being speedy and having power. I for one feel extremely confident that we will score runs when Cabs, Lowell, or even Choi come up to bat with people on base. =) Good post. To me the big difference is not watching yet another Derrek Lee flyball out.
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs? Exactly.
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs? Take it even further, is there a better 1-5 combo right now in the league? with those 2 leadoff bats in front, can't ask for much more than this. Pierre Castillo Cabrera Lowell Choi
April 30, 200422 yr Even Gonzo got good wood on the ball yesterday and almost hit it out. Aside from JP, Luis and Gonzo, every player in that lineup can go yard at any time! :thumbup Even Dontrelle can do it!! :notworthy
April 30, 200422 yr No one mentioned the niner in any if this. Conine is a threat to drive in a run when theres people on base and plus he can also hit the long ball even if he hasnt been doing it this year.
April 30, 200422 yr Aside from JP, Luis and Gonzo, every player in that lineup can go yard at any time! That includes Jeff Conine :thumbup
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball days are over. We are going to be playing medium ball. We aren't getting the bat out of the hands of Cabs, Lowell and Choi btw, 9+8+7 = 24 HR, tell what other 3,4,5 hitter combination has more Bombs? Take it even further, is there a better 1-5 combo right now in the league? with those 2 leadoff bats in front, can't ask for much more than this. Pierre Castillo Cabrera Lowell Choi No better 1-5 in the league. It is our 6-9 that is worrisome....unless Dontrelle is pitching...... :whistle
April 30, 200422 yr The Marlins use small ball to make things happen when they have to. It also uses speed to pressure pitchers and defenses into making mistakes.
April 30, 200422 yr Small ball is a weapon that everyone wishes they had . Now we have to work on our Productive out percentage!
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