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Who is your favorite current Marlin?
by FishNFinz on Feb 20, 2012 12:48 AM EST
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You may like a player because of the way he carries himself on the field. You make like a player because of his unique personality. You may like a player based on the qualities that make him stand out. Emilio Bonifacio has the best speed. Mike Stanton has the big bat. Lomo has a unique personality. We all probably had a favorite player as a kid growing up for one of these reasons. Today I ask readers...
6 commentsHave you purchased any new Miami Marlins Gear?
by FishNFinz on Feb 12, 2012 8:00 AM EST
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Whether you plan to attend games or support them from across the world, you probably own some Florida Marlins gear. With the new change to the Miami Marlins colors and logo, much displeasure has been expressed. Many fans wanted the teal to stay, I was one of them. However I do think that many of us are learning to accept the change, and are embracing our new look. I even bought my first piece last week, the Orange Authentic 2012 Road Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap, so change is possible.
This week I ask readers..
Who should be the Marlin's lead-off hitter?
by FishNFinz on Feb 5, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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Last week 161 readers voted and most of them (54%) said they usually watch Rich and Tommy to follow the Marlins. That was followed by MLB.tv at 16% and attending games at 4%. So when the Miami Marlins come up to bat for the first time ever, and with all eyes on them, who should be that number one hitter?
Lead-off hitters typically possess certain traits that make them an asset. Some of those traits include:
- High OBP (On-base percentage)
- Good speed
- Good base-running skills
Lead-off hitters must be able to draw walks by being patient at the plate and generate hits as well. Getting on base is vital for the number one hitter. Once he reaches, if he has the skill-set to steal bases, he creates more scoring opportunities for his club.
Emilio Bonifacio: If the roster stays the way it is now, Emilio Bonifacio will likely be the starting center fielder. Last year Bonifacio led the team with a .360 OBP (albeit Badenhop's 7 at-bats). He is the fastest man on the team and led them with 40 stolen bases last year. The entire rest of the team combined for 55. He also led the team with a .296 batting average. It is important to note that he was second on the team in strikeouts with 129, and that is one quality you don't want in a lead-off hitter.
Hanley Ramirez: Hanley has played stints as the lead-off hitter and he has expressed his displeasure of it. He has stated before that he wants to bat third. Can he be an effective lead-off hitter though? Absolutely. He has the speed, and was second on the team last year in stolen bases with 20. Hanley's batting average and OBP were down last year, but everyone is expecting a big rebound.
Jose Reyes: Many critics have questioned Reyes' durability. However, Reyes led his team last year in games played at 126. He also led his team in stolen bases at 39, AVG at .337, and was second on his club in OBP at .384 with only 41 strikeouts. Personally, my vote goes to Reyes because of his consistency and Bonifacio's speed. I believe placing the speedster behind Reyes would create more runs because Boni has shown the ability to score on a hit from first base. Also while Reyes doesn't hit many home runs, it's nice to have a guy who can do that every once in awhile. Not only can it give your team a spark to start the game, but it can also prevent a pitcher from having to run the bases should make it on. Based off career numbers, Reyes is 455 times more likely to hit a home run than Bonifacio.
| Player | OBP | AVG | SB | BB % | KO % | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Bonifacio | .360 (1st) | .296 (1st) | 40 (1st) | 10.44% | 22.83% | 5 (T-10th) |
| Hanley Ramirez | .333 (5th) | .243 (8th) | 20 (2nd) | 13.02% | 19.53% | 10 (5th) |
| Jose Reyes | .384 (2nd) | .337 (1st) | 39 (1st) | 8.01% | 7.64% | 7 (T-5th) |
| Player | OBP | AVG | SB/g | BB % | KO % | HR % |
| Emilio Bonifacio | .328 | .269 | .194 | 9.16% | 22.53% | .004% |
| Hanley Ramirez | .380 | .306 | .254 | 11.11% | 18.28% | 4.04% |
| Jose Reyes | .341 | .292 | .352 | 7.48% | 11.43% | 1.82% |
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| Best Stat of Candidates | Second Best | Worst Stat | ||||
How do you follow the Fish?
by FishNFinz on Jan 29, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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However, with the advancements of technology those fans have many more ways to follow games now.
This week I ask readers...
How many Marlin games do you plan on attending?
by FishNFinz on Jan 22, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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Last week 167 readers voted for which starting rotation they would want. Here are the results:
- 35% (1st) want JJ, Buehrle, Sanchez, Nolasco, Zambrano
- 22% (2nd) want JJ, Sanchez, Buehrle, Nolasco, Zambrano
- 14% (3rd) want JJ, Buehrle, Sanchez, Zambrano, Nolasco
- 100% want JJ as the #1
- 61% want Buehrle as the #2
- 29% want Sanchez as the #2
- 05% want Nolasco as the #2
- 50% want Sanchez as the #3
- 31% want Buehrle as the #3
- 14% want Nolasco as the #3
- 57% want Nolasco as the #4
- 19% want Zambrano as the #4
- 16% want Sanchez as the #4
- 03% want Buehrle as the #4
- 76% want Zambrano as the #5
- 19% want Nolasco as the #5
- 0% thought Zambrano deserved a 1, 2, or 3 slot
Now on to this week:
Even though the Marlin attendance jokes got old with Fish fans years ago, you still continue to hear them today. With the new ballpark making its debut, attendance will no doubt be up this year, but how much?
This week I ask readers:
Which starting rotation would you want?
by FishNFinz on Jan 15, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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Last week 241 Fish fans told us where they currently reside. Surprisingly, only 42% live in South Florida, and 56% in Florida.
The week prior 158 voted and 79% prefer to trade Gaby Sanchez over Logan Morrison.
Now the starting pitchers comparables have been made, and you've seen how the rotation stacks up, so I ask readers:
Where do Fish Fans reside?
by FishNFinz on Jan 8, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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A quick poll asks Fish fans: Where do you reside?
Who would you rather trade?
by FishNFinz on Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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42% Roy Oswalt
37% Edwin Jackson
11% Hiroki Kuroda
08% Paul Maholm
This week I ask readers to decide who would you rather trade, Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison?
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