The Marlins lineup card and what it means
In 2013 the Miami Marlins have lacked a consistent lineup, just as they have lacked a consistent everything. Are we near the end of the chaos?
In 2013 the Miami Marlins have lacked a consistent lineup, just as they have lacked a consistent everything. Are we near the end of the chaos?
Derek Dietrich has looked good thus far for the Miami Marlins.
I had vowed to boycott the Miami Marlins in 2013, but thanks to needing an activity with a friend, I am returning to Marlins Park for a game tonight. How did I do it to still avoid helping Jeffrey Loria?
The Miami Marlins, contrary to popular belief, do not have the worst attendance in the league. Which intuitively makes very little sense.
The Miami Marlins committed a full-scale fire sale last November, and since that time, it has gotten harder and harder to find retailers to take on the Marlins Park parking garage vendor space.
The Miami Marlins were already going to be a bad team in 2013, but the injuries of this year have not helped the Fish. The Marlins have lost players at almost every position, including key cogs and young players to be evaluated.
The short tale of former 33rd round pick Alex Sanabia, who went from throwaway pick to a featured starter in the Marlins rotation.
The Miami Marlins are struggling with attendance as expected, and their plan is to tarp off the upper bowl seats for certain weeknight games. The move is a saddening reminder that the Fish mishandled their attendance situation in the offseason.
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.
The authors of Fish Stripes respond to the devastating Giancarlo Stanton injury and the subsequent promotion of Marcell Ozuna.
With the injury of Giancarlo Stanton, the Marlins find themselves bringing up top prospect Marcell Ozuna due to yet another dire roster situation in the midst of a season that seems to be ruled by Murphy's Law.
Oh no, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria tinkered with the team! In other news, the sky is blue and I am tired of Jeffrey Loria stories.
Jose Fernandez only has four major league starts to his name, but his life could already be the next great baseball movie.
Major League Baseball released its All-Star ballots today, and the Miami Marlins on the list look terrible.
The Miami Marlins are going to trade Giancarlo Stanton, like they traded Miguel Cabrera. The question is whether that is ever worth doing.
The Miami Marlins are struggling on the field, but if the latest hijinks with Rob Brantly and Miguel Olivo are any indication, the team is not suffering off the field because of the losses.
Although at the time it seemed like a minor deal that would provide Miami's minor league affiliates with some outfield depth, the Marlins trading for Justin Ruggiano last season has continued to make the organization look good.
Dave George of the Palm Beach Post says that there is no reason to "panic" about the Miami Marlins' performance because there were no expectations of the team's terrible roster. But are there implications on future seasons to worry about in 2013?
The Miami Marlins have scored the fewest number of runs of all of the teams in either league to begin the season. Miami has had to work around several injuries to begin the year and as a result have struggled with runners in scoring position.
The Marlins head to Cincinnati for their first game outside of the NL East. The season has started out in a less than idea 3-12 manner, but in reality, the season is only just beginning and it should not take much for the Marlins to improve.
As good as Jose Fernandez's debut in 2013 has been thus far, the Miami Marlins have botched his promotion by being impatient and costing the team one year of his control. The remedy to this problem? Sign Fernandez to an extension NOW.
Few will argue that Jeffery Loria is a good sports owner. Many would argue he is the worst, but what really makes him what he is is his utter lack of patience.
The Miami Marlins do not have much to play for in 2013, so their focus, as well as the fans' focus, should be on the #minorvictories of the season rather than the wins in the aggregate.
Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria says that this team has a makings of a competitive core for subsequent seasons. The true test of that statement lies in the ability for the organization retain Giancarlo Stanton.
Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria once again came out and spoke with media with regards to the Marlins and their chances of winning. Loria "won't stand for losing baseball," but he has not proven winning baseball will ever come to south Florida.
Although it is something the Marlins cannot control, the team has arguably one of the toughest schedules to begin the year. Eighteen of the first 27 team games are against National League East teams. Six of those games are against the Nationals