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Fish Bites: Marlins support Casey McGehee

On this edition of Fish Bites, The Marlins show their support for Casey McGehee's big for the All-Star game and Giancarlo Stanton gets a golden sombrero.

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Marlins' Stanton has modeled golden sombrero repeatedly - Sun Sentinel

Just mere hours after being named to the All-Star game, Giancarlo Stanton joined an extremely dubious list after receiving a golden sombrero during Miami's defeat against Arizona. While he's been one of the more solid hitters in the league, the All-Star received his sombrero after striking out four times in four plate appearances.

Marlins Marlins rally support to get Casey McGehee on All-Star team - Sun Sentinel

While Giancarlo Stanton has his name etched in as a National League All-Star, third baseman Casey McGehee needs some help to make his way to Minnesota. With Casey McGehee as a member of the Last Man vote, his Marlins teammates are trying to help push for their teammate to join Stanton in Minnesota.

Stanton: Cespedes one to beat in HR Derby | Fish Bytes

Despite the slew of people that are picking Giancarlo Stanton for the Home Run Derby, the Marlins outfielder feels that Oakland outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is the man to beat.

Stanton an angry All-Star after McGehee snub | Fish Bytes

Despite his selection to the All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby, Stanton wasn't totally excited after learning that McGehee wasn't overlooked by Mike Matheny for the All-Star game.

Me And Casey McGehee: A Fan's Dilemma - Marlin Maniac - A Miami Marlins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Marlin Maniac's David Polakoff takes a look at the personal dilemma he faces pertaining to Casey McGehee's All-Star status.

Around the League

The awful fortune of the first-place Orioles - SBNation.com

The Baltimore Orioles currently hold the position as the top team in the Al East, SBNation's Grant Brisbee explores why they should be a lot better.

Mets game filled with trash - SBNation.com

While it's extremely easy to make the connection between the Mets and trash, this following piece makes things a lot more simple.

75 years later, Babe Ruth's hug means almost as much as Lou Gehrig's speech - SBNation.com

At the time, a hug between two greats of the game loomed almost as large as Gehrig's words -- and maybe it still should.

Sleeping Yankees fan sues ESPN for $10 million - SBNation.com

The Yankees fan caught sleeping against the Red Sox believes he was defamed.

The A's, Royals, and Going For It

On July 4th, the Oakland A's traded top prospect Addison Russell to the Cubs for Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel. While a lot of people are comparing that deal to the Royals/Rays exchange from two years ago. FanGraphs' Dave Cameron gives his thoughts on the deal and the overall comparisons.

Fish Stripes

Miami Marlins 2014 Draft Update - Fish Stripes

An update on some Miami Marlins 2014 draftees.

Is Giancarlo Stanton Underappreciated in Miami? - Fish Stripes

Is Giancarlo Stanton's exclusion from the NL All Star Game starting lineup a sign of the Marlins' fanbase's lack of appreciation for the young slugger?

Miami Marlins acquire pitcher Matt Ramsey - Fish Stripes

The Miami Marlins acquired pitcher Matt Ramsey from the Tampa Bay Rays late on Monday afternoon. Miami gave up three international bonus starts reportedly worth over $1 million.

Andrew Heaney demotion: Marlins should not be concerned about Heaney's game- Fish Stripes

Most of the signs heading into Andrew Heaney's last start with the Miami Marlins were positive indicators of better performance going forward. One bad start does not ruin a player's future.