With a new manager at the helm, the Florida Marlins look to improve on a 78 win season which saw them play at a much higher level than most expected. Don’t try to say Joey G. didn’t do a good job. He did. Upper Management didn’t like Joe. So, we now usher in the Fredi Gonzalez error. Uh, era.
Let’s Be Honest:
This is a really young team. Really, really young. Before we crown this as the best pitching staff in the major leagues, can we please recognize the fact that, outside of Dontrelle Willis, the other 4 starters had started a grand total of 5 games prior to last season. Great young arms? Yessir. But, let’s wait and see.
Same goes for the offense. Outside of the senior member of the lineup, Mr. Cabrera, most are young (though promising) players. Again, bear that in mind before heralding this lineup.
Biggest Mistake:
Firing Joe Giradi. Note to Marlin management: Joe’s a great manager, who got the best of out of a young team. Bad job.
Taylor Me Purple:
How on earth did this team not go out and find a closer? Maybe Sweaty Joe Bo wasn’t the best answer, but he was an answer (36 saves). Maybe Taylor T. could do the job. Maybe. But that does seem like a bit much to ask out of a man that’s pitched only 40-some-odd innings in his major league career. Starting to sense a theme here?
Saga To Follow:
Aaron Boone follows the road less traveled, learns a knuckle ball, and cracks the Marlins bullpen. While this is highly unlikely, what are the odds he gets playing time over Cabrera or even Hermida or Willingham? Not great.
D-Train D-railed?:
Most likely not. If he hasn’t been traded yet, why now? The rumors should be there, they always are. But, in the words of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, show some guts Florida management and hold on to the kid.
Bold Statement(s):
Miggy Cabrera will win the NL batting title.
Injuries to starters will force men named Yusmiero and Sergio into the starting rotation at least temporarily.
Alex Sanchez, back on steroids, will make the club as the team’s starting CF (over Reggie “And Fitch” Abercrombie). He will proceed to blast 3 HRs, score 120, and steal 65, all while batting a steady .255. (Only a few of these things will happen).
Let’s Be Honest:
This is a really young team. Really, really young. Before we crown this as the best pitching staff in the major leagues, can we please recognize the fact that, outside of Dontrelle Willis, the other 4 starters had started a grand total of 5 games prior to last season. Great young arms? Yessir. But, let’s wait and see.
Same goes for the offense. Outside of the senior member of the lineup, Mr. Cabrera, most are young (though promising) players. Again, bear that in mind before heralding this lineup.
Biggest Mistake:
Firing Joe Giradi. Note to Marlin management: Joe’s a great manager, who got the best of out of a young team. Bad job.
Taylor Me Purple:
How on earth did this team not go out and find a closer? Maybe Sweaty Joe Bo wasn’t the best answer, but he was an answer (36 saves). Maybe Taylor T. could do the job. Maybe. But that does seem like a bit much to ask out of a man that’s pitched only 40-some-odd innings in his major league career. Starting to sense a theme here?
Saga To Follow:
Aaron Boone follows the road less traveled, learns a knuckle ball, and cracks the Marlins bullpen. While this is highly unlikely, what are the odds he gets playing time over Cabrera or even Hermida or Willingham? Not great.
D-Train D-railed?:
Most likely not. If he hasn’t been traded yet, why now? The rumors should be there, they always are. But, in the words of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, show some guts Florida management and hold on to the kid.
Bold Statement(s):
Miggy Cabrera will win the NL batting title.
Injuries to starters will force men named Yusmiero and Sergio into the starting rotation at least temporarily.
Alex Sanchez, back on steroids, will make the club as the team’s starting CF (over Reggie “And Fitch” Abercrombie). He will proceed to blast 3 HRs, score 120, and steal 65, all while batting a steady .255. (Only a few of these things will happen).
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