April 4, 200521 yr Now that spring training is over and the Marlins have established their 25 man roster, we can focus on the players. This opening series against the Braves will tell me alot about our team and if they can overtake the Braves for the division title. Many experts have pointed to the Marlins winning the division, but I am not totally sold on the idea. As everyone says, "You can talk the talk, but you have to walk the walk." I believe in that saying. Now on to the predictions. Game 1: John Smoltz return to starting rotation. In game 1, it will be quite interesting to see how Smoltz performs as a starter. I have a feeling that he will only last 5 innings because the Marlins will start to jump on his fastball. Look for Cabrera to be the workhorse of the offense in this game for the Marlins. Beckett will surrender 1 run in the opener just like last season. Prediction: Marlins 5, Braves 1 Game 2: Tim Hudson debut in NL I think the Braves with Hudson will take this game. Hudson will shutdown the Marlins offense but the bullpen will give up one or two runs. The Braves should be capable of hitting Leiter. Prediction: Braves 3, Marlins 1 Game 3: Burnett Opens Season Injury-Free This will be the Marlins first shutout of the season. Burnett should strike out at least 10 batters. Mota will close the door down. The Marlins should have fun hitting against Hampton who is not sharp in the beginning of the season. Prediction: Marlins 7, Braves 0 Marlins will win series 2-1.
April 4, 200521 yr Smoltz goes 5 innings. Beckett 7. Marlins win. Leiter struggles through 4 innings. Braves win. Burnett goes 7 shaky innings. Marlins win. Each game turns on the bull-pen. AA may be critical. Moreover, each game turns on Marlins over-due sticks. IMO Braves are more prepared for Opening Day than we are. Patience, Perseverance and Pride needs to kick in now!
April 4, 200521 yr Moreover, each game turns on Marlins over-due sticks. 728228[/snapback] How can the sticks be "over-due" when the season hasn't even started yet??? :mischief2
April 4, 200521 yr Hudson's debut is in game 3 vs Burnett. Hampton/Leiter game 2. 728232[/snapback] Correct. Hudson has been struggling as of late, so Bobby Cox moved him from his Wednesday start to the Thursday start.
April 5, 200521 yr Hudson's debut is in game 3 vs Burnett.? Hampton/Leiter game 2. 728232[/snapback] Correct. Hudson has been struggling as of late, so Bobby Cox moved him from his Wednesday start to the Thursday start. 728243[/snapback] he also threw 80 pitches on saturday too, so i think that was the main reason
April 5, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed.
April 5, 200521 yr "according to my sources" the marlins will sweep 728981[/snapback] Is Penfold your source? :o I say Marlins take Game 1 & 2.
April 8, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed. 728979[/snapback] I win. :whistle
April 8, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed. 728979[/snapback] I win. :whistle 733514[/snapback] and yet we all lose.
April 8, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed. 728979[/snapback] I win. :whistle 733514[/snapback] Boooooooooooooooooo........ :plain
April 8, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed. 728979[/snapback] I win. :whistle 733514[/snapback] Boooooooooooooooooo........ :plain 733524[/snapback] Eh, lucky guess?? Predict our season record. That will get me interested.
April 8, 200521 yr Marlins will win opening day, then lose the next 2. Bravos started last year with a statement, I don't expect things to of changed. 728979[/snapback] I win. :whistle 733514[/snapback] Boooooooooooooooooo........ :plain 733524[/snapback] Eh, lucky guess?? Predict our season record. That will get me interested. 733544[/snapback] 89-73.
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