Fish Bites: Miami Marlins snow-out edition

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez enjoys snow as he weathers first defeat - Miami Marlins - MiamiHerald.com
The storm that postponed Monday’s game was a thrill for Jose Fernandez, a Cuban native who had never seen snow. Now, it appears that Jose Fernandez has seen every major type of precipitation.

Is Miami's offense the worst ever? - Beyond the Box Score

Through the first few weeks of the season the answer is yes. Can the Marlins hold on to cement their place in history?

Bone-chilling conditions await Marlins-Twins " The Fish Pond

The away series in Minnesota is bound to have some cold weather. With the first game already a snow-out the Marlins could be looking to set the franchise record in lowest game-time temperature.

Marlins catchers’ race: Miguel Olivo out-sprints Rob Brantly | Fish Tank blog: Miami Marlins | The Palm Beach Post
Catcher Rob Brantly had a chance to win a quick $1,000. Instead, he had to carry the luggage for all of his teammates to their rooms at the team’s hotel. Looks like it might have been a mistake to pinch-run for Miguel Olivo Saturday night, a bit of a small mista

Around the League

Allen Webster's promising Red Sox debut - Over the Monster
The right-hander gave Red Sox fans reason to look towards the future in his big-league debut.

Will Edward Mujica's 'Split-Change' Allow Him To Thrive As The St. Louis Cardinals' Closer? - Viva El Birdos
Since coming to St. Louis at the 2012 trade deadline, former Marlin reliever Edward Mujica has adopted a new approach. Will it continue to be effective as he steps into the role of closer?

Pitching Our Next Great Baseball Movie - Baseball Nation
Baseball movies are cool again, especially the ones based on real-life events. What baseball movies should come next? Here's a panel of experts giving their take.

At Fish Stripes

Miami Marlins continue to look good for acquiring Justin Ruggiano - Fish Stripes

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.

Analyzing the Miami Marlins' three "fifth starters" - Fish Stripes
The Miami Marlins have three current starting pitchers who were expected to compete for one spot on the roster. Who will remain when Henderson Alvarez returns from injury?

Justin Ruggiano: The lone Miami Marlin (on offense) - Fish Stripes
Who has been the best Miami Marlins player on offense? Justin Ruggiano, and it has not been close. Here is a look at Ruggiano's 2013 season so far.

Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins game postponed due to inclement weather - Fish Stripes
The Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins will not get to play Monday because of heavy snow, and because someone thought it was a good idea for a Minnesota team to not have a dome/ The teams will play a doubleheader Tuesday. Rickey Nolasco and Jose Fernandez will take the mound in the two games.

Fish Stripes Caption Contest: Alex Sanabia is surprised - Fish Stripes

The Miami Marlins did not get a chance to play Monday, but you get a chance to play a game we left a while ago: the Fish Stripes Caption Contest! Our special guest, Alex Sanabia!