Ralph Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 ATLANTA -- Stronger signals are surfacing that Jeremy Hermida is close to being activated off the disabled list. If all goes according to plan, the Marlins could have the services of their rookie right fielder on Friday night when they play at Tampa Bay. On the disabled list with a strained right hip flexor since April 17, Hermida had a successful second rehab assignment on Tuesday in Jupiter. Playing in an extended spring game, he was 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in four innings. Because of wet conditions, he didn't play the outfield. Instead, he was used as the designated hitter. What encouraged Marlins manager Joe Girardi is that Hermida ran without pain from first-to-third twice. Based on the upbeat progress report Tuesday, Hermida is expected to join Class-A Jupiter for two more rehab assignments. The Hammerheads will be playing at Clearwater Wednesday and Thursday. "We'd love to have him back," Girardi said. "Obviously, he provides something for our lineup. He's a good young talent and we want to see him grow into his position and get better each week like all the other young players. He's had a little bit of a setback. That's OK. It probably won't be his last. Let's hope it's not for a while." Regarded as one of the top young prospects in the league, Hermida last played on April 11 against the Padres. The rookie has played in six games, and is batting .250 (5-for-20). As soon as he is activated, he will be in the starting lineup. "He's going to play when he comes back," Girardi said. "Obviously, you might take it a little slow just because he's coming back from an injury. You don't want to run him out there 12 days in a row and get him fatigued because he's not used to playing every day. He's been shut down for a while. But he will play." Exactly where Hermida bats, however, has not been determined. He was batting second, but Dan Uggla has excelled in that spot. Should Hermida be in the lineup at Tampa Bay, he will be playing on turf. Girardi doesn't think that should be a big issue. "It's that new turf, so it's actually pretty good," Girardi said. http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...t=.jsp&c_id=fla Good thing is we can use a dh when we play in Tampa so we get to chose who takes over cf b/w Reggie and Borchard. I say Reggie but it'll play out for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Nice to hear that he was pain free. Hopefully having Jeremy in the lineup will bring good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakle Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yep good news. I'd expect Hermida to be the DH so they can ease him back into things. Otherwise i'd expect Jacobs to get the time at DH, so Helms can get some more ABs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I want us to keep Reggie in CF. He's up to .253. This is the lineup I want to see: Shadez Uggla Miggy Willy Hermida Jacobs Catcher Kool Aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. Totally agree! :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirspud Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. Sad thing is, a disgruntled fan shooting the manager would probably only be the second top story, after Yankess and Red Sox highlights . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libelula Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. Sad thing is, a disgruntled fan shooting the manager would probably only be the second top story, after Yankess and Red Sox highlights . Are you kidding me? I can see it now... BREAKING NEWS Bonds: 1-2, BB, single in 3rd GOOD OL' ESPNEWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btnhmarlins Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 we should give willy a rest to and we can move borchard and reggie around. good two guys to have especially since borchard is so much better tha aguila or reed and trust me he will start to hit again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Great to hear Hermida will be coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Hermida went 0 for 2 with 2 walks in a rehab start for Jupiter tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 He is coming back Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYmarlins Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 if all goes well ur right. im also glad that Hanley pinch ran yesterday shows that he is still progresses and can run and doesnt have to go on the DL even though the problem is with his shoulders, its just a bruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauer7 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. i wouldn't mind seeing uggla batting third and hermy or someone else batting second.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Cool, for Friday's game we could have both Hanley and Hermida back in the lineup. :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 thank god for some good news. And if Girardi messes with Uggla in the 2 spot right now I'll kill him. Bat Hermida 5th or something for a while. I agree although I didnt when Hermida first went down. Uggla has unexpectedley (in most peoples eyes) maintained his pace. Now I love having Hermida come up down in the order to add some spice down there. The only thing I dont like about it is that Hermida is such an on-base guy. Its a nice problem to have though isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I know.... & I agree Hermida's the more ideal #2 guy with his ability to draw walks. (Especially batting in front of Cabrera!) But I wouldn't move Uggla right now. Maybe it's just superstition that lineup position affects the way you hit, I dunno. I just hate messing with a guy when he's on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valyekrin Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I've been pretty pleased with the offense's production without Hermida the past couple of weeks, but hopefully, with his return we will be able to score enough runs each game to bail out our bullpen... every game. Honestly Im loving the projected middle of the line up Miggy, Willy, Hermida, and Jacobs. If these guys can stay hot, then hopefully we can put up a lot of runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I would maybe bat Hermida 5th. He can drive in runs infront of him and he can get on base for Jake, Rotten Olive/Trean, etc:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Sorry for the bump. Jeremy is playing tonight and I will update you guys on what he is doing. 1st- Strikes out swinging :plain. (He is offically a Marlin ) 3rd: -Jeremy Hermida singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Thayer. Juan Figueroa scores. Brad Davis scores. -Grant Psomas doubles (9) on a line drive to center fielder Brian Burgamy. Jeremy Hermida scores Nice to see Jeremy scoring from first on a double. 5th Jeremy Hermida called out on strikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwkm Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 so who gets sent down when hes activated. aguila? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 so who gets sent down when hes activated. aguila? Good question... probably Aggy. Andino is probably staying up until Hanley is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwkm Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 ya i wouldnt see them activating andino for 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Today: Hermida. 4-AB's 1- Run 1- Hit 2- RBI's 2- K's (One swinging and one looking). He is a Marlin now . They lost 18-4 :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwkm Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 i see him getting alot of called strike 3s when pitchers are painting the edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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