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2013 Miami Marlins Analysis

2013 Marlins, the 2006 Marlins, and contention

The 2013 Miami Marlins have started very similarly to the 2006 Florida Marlins. But while one post-fire sale team succeeded, the other is still doomed for a difficult season ahead.

Are the Miami Marlins the worst team in baseball?

The Houston Astros and Miami Marlins are entangled in the race for dead last in baseball in 2013. But are the Marlins really on the same level as the Astros?

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Can Marcell Ozuna keep up his current pace?

Marcell Ozuna has enjoyed a nice start to his big league career, but are the numbers he's putting up sustainable for the rest of the season?

The Miami Marlins have a bright future

While Miami has one of the worst records in baseball, Marlins fans should not despair. There is a wealth of talent in the minor leagues, and they are performing well through the first two months of baseball.

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Ricky Nolasco finding some strikeouts in May

Earlier this week, Ricky Nolasco lamented that he missed his strikeouts. He then struck out 11 batters on Sunday, continuing a run of K's in May. But how has he achieved this success, and can it continue?

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Miami Marlins add depth by promoting Duane Below

After Friday night’s game, the Miami Marlins designated Jon Rauch for assignment and subsequently promoted lefty reliever Duane Below. Below gives Miami depth in the bullpen.

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Marlins' Marcell Ozuna is still a free swinger

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Marcell Ozuna has made waves with his strong early play on both sides of the ball, but he has also retained his reputation as a free swinger at the plate.

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Miami Marlins continue to struggle at the plate

The Miami Marlins consistently struggled with runners in scoring position throughout April. Miami is still having trouble scoring runs, but now the starters are not performing well.

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Ricky Nolasco trying to regain missing strikeouts

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco says that he misses being a strikeout pitcher, but why has he not been one in the last few years?

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Difference between Marlins and Astros?

The Miami Marlins tore down their roster last season and were chided for it. The Houston Astros have been doing the same process and were lauded for it. What is the difference between the two struggling organizations?

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The Impact of Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez has been an invaluable member of the Marlins' rotation in 2013 and could be on his way to one of the best seasons by a rookie pitcher in recent memory.

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Justin Ruggiano: The same as ever

The Miami Marlins are going through a lot of changes, but one eerily consistent part of their team remains Justin Rugggiano, who is some good luck away from turning a very similar season to last year's.

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Figuring out the Marlins' future roster crunch

The Miami Marlins do indeed have some decisions to make when a number of their players return from injury, but just who should stay and who should go?

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The Marlins' possible pre-injury prospects plan

The Miami Marlins were not expecting to promote all of their prospects so soon. What could their plan for their top prospects looked like before the injuries of 2013 set in?

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2013 Marlins: Replacing the injured with prospects

With Jose Fernandez, Marcell Ozuna and now Derek Dietrich the Marlins have begun the habit of replacing DL time with prospect service time.

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Hechavarria and the encouraging tale of Bonifacio

Miami Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria has some questionable skills at the plate, but the history of Emilio Bonifacio's development can be a positive comparison for the young shortstop.

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Miami Marlins offense improving, still terrible

In the absence of Giancarlo Stanton, the Miami Marlins' offense has improved, showing that they are regressing to the mean. But no one is mistaking them for a good offense yet.

The bad luck of the Marlins / Blue Jays trade

Less than six months ago, the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays made a trade that shook the landscape of baseball. Since then, neither team has fared well because of the trade.

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Miami Marlins Buy or Sell: April edition

The month of April for the Miami Marlins is over. Who were the best and worst of the Fish in this past month, and who would you take going forward?

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Kevin Slowey: Marlins Pitch F/X scouting report

The Miami Marlins have gotten a huge boost from non-roster invitee Kevin Slowey, as he has dominated in the early going. How does this season so far compare to his best year in the majors/

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Kevin Slowey: Lucky or unlucky for Marlins?

Kevin Slowey threw a brilliant game last night, and that has brought to attention his strong season thus far. Has Slowey been lucky or unlucky in his performance thus far? Your answer to that depends on what statistic you monitor in Slowey's season.

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The Marlins, Stanton, and importance of pitching

Exploring the importance of the pitching staff after the loss of Giancarlo Stanton to the Marlins offense.

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Stanton injury: Effect on 2013 Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton's injury will keep him out for at least three weeks and possibly more than a month. How will the Marlins' offense recover from this latest blow? How will Chris Coghlan and Marcell Ozuna fare in replacing Stanton?

Giancarlo Stanton injury: Full analysis

The Miami Marlins and Giancarlo Stanton are facing major setbacks thanks to Stanton's latest right hamstring injury. What can we expect from Stanton's recovery, and when can he return to the team?

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Other Marlins being attacked in the strike zone

Pitchers may be avoiding Giancarlo Stanton, but they are not being shy about attacking the rest of the Marlins' lineup. Almost all other Marlins starters are seeing more than the average number of pitches in the strike zone.

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Giancarlo Stanton: Suddenly a good hitter again

Miami Marlins fans were all fretting about whether Giancarlo Stanton would bounce back after another slow start to the season. It's only a few games, but it looks as though he is making us feel silly for doubting him at all.

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