Category Archives: Miami Marlins & MLB

Is 2 Think Good the Snopes of the Florida Marlins? True

I’m always surprised when I check out chain emails forwarded by friends on Snopes, they are invariably false. In a way, I see myself as a low-rent Snopes for the Florida Marlins. For example, now that the Marlins are now … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Possible Florida Marlins Trade

Let’s play Florida Marlins GM. On more than one occasion, Larry Beinfest has indicated that the Marlins want to emphasize pitching and defense. Their numerous good young pitchers are a testament to that focus. However, defense has been a problem … Continue reading

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The Florida Marlins and Mandichian Candidates

On May 11th, the Marlins suffered lost their 6th loss in 7 games and found themselves 6 games under .500. Last night the Marlins beat the Orioles to get their record back to .500. Try and think back, since May … Continue reading

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Philly Talk After Lindstrom Walk

It’s 9:54 pm and Matt Lindstrom has just walked Shane Victorino to open the 9th inning. It’s officially time for me to pace around the house. As is my habit, I had just logged back into MLB.com and the other … Continue reading

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Is Dan Uggla Just in a Slump?

If you have been a productive employee at your job for 3 years, can you imagine being fired for a few unproductive months in year 4? If you can, you should be able to relate to the pressure Dan Uggla … Continue reading

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Selena Roberts: Hatchet Person

For all the accusations you will see and read being made against Alex Rodriguez, keep in mind the following; the main person behind the accusations has a history of attacking Rodriguez and has a history of being part of one … Continue reading

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Good News Florida Marlins

Sometimes it helps to step back for a little perspective. It’s May 4th and the following list of facts bodes well for the 2009 Florida Marlins: The Marlins have been in 1st place all year. The Marlins, along with 4 … Continue reading

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The MLB Roller Coaster

Paying close attention to a major league baseball team would cure any casual fan of any preconceived notions of how things should be. In 2009 alone, the Marlins have had 7-game winning and losing streaks. Sandwiched between two Lindstrom blown … Continue reading

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An Idiot’s Guide to a Non-Pitching Change

Winston Churchill described a fanatic as follows, “one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” Regarding Matt Lindstrom’s blown save against the Philadelphia Phillies last Friday night, Marlins fans resemble the latter and seem incapable of the … Continue reading

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Is Double-A the New Triple-A?

If you were once a position player with a MLB team and find yourself in Triple-A, unless it’s a rehab assignment, be afraid, be very afraid. The odds are high that you are not in your team’s future plans. In … Continue reading

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