May 23, 201511 yr A bit of a low down on these dudes coming up: Rienzo struggled to start the season but his last three starts have all been quality outings. He's throwing his breaking stuff (his bread and butter) a lot more this year rather than trying to overthrow the heat. It has worked out well for him. He's not a strikeout pitcher whatsoever and really relies on inducing contact; both flyballs and groundballs. He's best when he pitches from the stretch but he has improved out of the windup. He should be able to contribute some decent outings as a 4-5 starter but his future is as a long reliever. After struggling to start his career, Mazzaro completely overhauled his repertoire, picked up some added velo on his FB, and replaced his shitty curve with a good slider. Since then he's posted some really solid numbers in the minors but each of his stays in the majors weren't very good which made the Pirates enlist his help not as a starter but as a reliever. In that aspect, he was really good in 2013, throwing 70+ innings and holding down a sub-3 ERA. In high leverage that year he held opponents to a .222/.310/.286 line. He spent most of last year in AAA where his 1.3+ WHIP was a bit off-putting but he held down a sub 3 ERA. This year has been much of the same: 1.3+ WHIP, ERA just over 3. What this guy is is a guy who gives up hits by the bunches but has been able to limit runs. The BB/K numbers have always been pretty good Who knows what version of this dude we will see but the fact that he has been good ever since moving to the pen is encouraging. There isn't much to go against him being a decent 1-2 inning middle reliever.
May 23, 201511 yr A bit of a low down on these dudes coming up: Rienzo struggled to start the season but his last three starts have all been quality outings. He's throwing his breaking stuff (his bread and butter) a lot more this year rather than trying to overthrow the heat. It has worked out well for him. He's not a strikeout pitcher whatsoever and really relies on inducing contact; both flyballs and groundballs. He's best when he pitches from the stretch but he has improved out of the windup. He should be able to contribute some decent outings as a 4-5 starter but his future is as a long reliever. After struggling to start his career, Mazzaro completely overhauled his repertoire, picked up some added velo on his FB, and replaced his shitty curve with a good slider. Since then he's posted some really solid numbers in the minors but each of his stays in the majors weren't very good which made the Pirates enlist his help not as a starter but as a reliever. In that aspect, he was really good in 2013, throwing 70+ innings and holding down a sub-3 ERA. In high leverage that year he held opponents to a .222/.310/.286 line. He spent most of last year in AAA where his 1.3+ WHIP was a bit off-putting but he held down a sub 3 ERA. This year has been much of the same: 1.3+ WHIP, ERA just over 3. What this guy is is a guy who gives up hits by the bunches but has been able to limit runs. The BB/K numbers have always been pretty good Who knows what version of this dude we will see but the fact that he has been good ever since moving to the pen is encouraging. There isn't much to go against him being a decent 1-2 inning middle reliever. From what I've read Nicolino should be promoted by Tuesday to make the start.
May 23, 201511 yr Has to be one of the worst season's in Marlins history. It just has to be. Before 2012, when the Marlins were a baseball team and not a three ring cirrus, I dont ever recall us being in such a mess.Iv been following the Fish since 1995. You cant put the whole blame on Loria though, I just think we were TOLD how great our players were but in reality they are mostly over rated. Stanton And Gordon are about the only players on this team that are living up to the hype.
May 23, 201511 yr Any information on replacements? Mazzaro and Rienzo. Possibly Urena or Nicolino, although I think it is Urena since he has already been up. Should be both though to be honest.
May 23, 201511 yr Make our rotation Urena, Nicolino, Haren, Koehler, Phelps for the time being. Then get rid of hand and Cishek from the bullpen and make it Ramos, Dyson, Morris, Wittgren, Capps, Dayton, and a long reliever (maybe Conley). Urena and Nicolino need to be up here right now though, we better not throw Rienzo out there for multiple starts, that guy was literally the worst pitcher in baseball last year.
May 23, 201511 yr #Marlins make my report official. Andre Rienzo recalled from NOLA; RHP Vin Mazzaro selected from NOLA — Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) 2015년 5월 23일
May 23, 201511 yr and FYI, MB.com had this tweeted out before anyone else yet gets the least retweets. How unfair. I got your back Lar-dawg
May 23, 201511 yr Mazzaro and Rienzo. Possibly Urena or Nicolino, although I think it is Urena since he has already been up. Should be both though to be honest. Nicolino is starting today for NOLA so I guess it will be Urena getting the call on Tuesday.
May 23, 201511 yr Nicolino is starting today for NOLA so I guess it will be Urena getting the call on Tuesday. I have been so out of the loop on our minor league system the last couple of years. Anybody got any info on what kind of pitcher Urena is? Who would you say is a good comp? What is his repertoire? Please and thanks!
May 24, 201511 yr What's being said about the Alvarez injury? Surgery? Last I heard, the Marlins were "trying to schedule an MRI" I mean, I thought it went like this: 1. Pick up phone 2. Dial number 3. Schedule MRI Apparently, it is more complicated than that.
May 24, 201511 yr What's being said about the Alvarez injury? Surgery? I heard today they're gonna wait a few days to see if the inflammation goes down, then do an MRI, with the hope that he's back in a couple weeks. Sounds like wishful thinking. I think there's a more serious injury that either they or he are trying to work around.
May 24, 201511 yr I have been so out of the loop on our minor league system the last couple of years. Anybody got any info on what kind of pitcher Urena is? Who would you say is a good comp? What is his repertoire? Please and thanks! He looks like Leo Nunez.
May 24, 201511 yr I have been so out of the loop on our minor league system the last couple of years. Anybody got any info on what kind of pitcher Urena is? Who would you say is a good comp? What is his repertoire? Please and thanks! He looks like Leo Nunez and Guillermo Mota's love child
May 24, 201511 yr Last I heard, the Marlins were "trying to schedule an MRI" I mean, I thought it went like this: 1. Pick up phone 2. Dial number 3. Schedule MRI Apparently, it is more complicated than that. Apparently DJ picked up the wrong phone and managed to schedule Henderson's MRI with Brad Hand.
May 24, 201511 yr Apparently DJ picked up the wrong phone and managed to schedule Henderson's MRI with Brad Hand. What does that mean, is Hand seriously going for an MRI?
May 24, 201511 yr What does that mean, is Hand seriously going for an MRI? No, but don't be surprised when a member of the Marlins' medical staff pitches the seventh this evening
May 24, 201511 yr No, but don't be surprised when a member of the Marlins' medical staff pitches the seventh this evening Lol:). Why do Americans have such a hard time picking up sarcasm?
May 24, 201511 yr Lol:). Why do Americans have such a hard time picking up sarcasm? I'd say it was because us Brits are used to subtle humour. But then as the most popular comedy show on UK TV is 'Mrs Brown's Boys' I don't really have a leg to stand on.
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