September 26, 200422 yr http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-bbnote...eadlines-sports BASEBALL NOTES World Champs Done In by Demanding Schedule, Poor Pitching Depth By Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writer A hurricane-marred schedule that forced the Florida Marlins to play 30 games in their final 27 days, including three doubleheaders in 11 days, sapped their suspect pitching depth and destroyed a belated bid to repeat their 2003 World Series victory as the National League wild card. Characteristic of the stress was that the Marlins were forced to give class-A right-hander Logan Kensing three pivotal September starts. He lost all three. Now, as the Marlins prepare to watch the playoffs from a distance, they might find that the schedule was the easy part. No team faces a tougher off-season, with 12 players, including 17-game winner Carl Pavano and 44-save closer Armando Benitez, eligible for free agency. Eight others are eligible for arbitration, and the long-term revenue stream is still clogged by unresolved negotiations for a new stadium. Despite the disappointing season, the Marlins are expected to give Manager Jack McKeon a new contract, although he turns 74 next year. "I like it here, and I like what I'm doing," McKeon said. "I wouldn't mind catching Casey." He referred to Casey Stengel, who managed until he was 75, second on the AARP list to Connie Mack, who managed until he was 87.
September 26, 200422 yr it should read "World Champs done in by last place teams" 572506[/snapback] agreed. if we played better in june and july, we'd have some margin for error in september
September 26, 200422 yr Definitely can blame the team on not playing well against last place teams. Definitely can blame the hurricanes for the jacked up scheduling. Definitely can blame management for lack of pitching depth.
September 26, 200422 yr More like "World Champs done in by Selig's "Best interest in the game" rule". :mad :
September 26, 200422 yr Definitely can blame the team on not playing well against last place teams. Definitely can blame the hurricanes for the jacked up scheduling. Definitely can blame management for lack of pitching depth. 572582[/snapback] Only you can blame the organization for not trading prspects for pitching help in September. Definetly can blame the team for their woeful situational hitting. Definetly can blame luck for giving every last place team the confidence of a huge winning streak before facing the Marlins
September 26, 200422 yr I blame the New England Patriots. Somehow they are involved, I just cant put my finger on it. :plain
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