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Marlins drop the ball again

I saw a slightly disturbing story in yesterday’s Sun Sentinel about Hanley Ramirez. I think most Marlins fans realize that will all of our players, especially the phenoms, that they are probably here for about 4-5 years before they price themselves out ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  12 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Miguel Cabrera,  Troy Tulowitzki,  Grady Sizemore,  Mike Jacobs,  Jeremy Hermida

Prospect or Suspect: Robert Andino

It’s 2008 and the same questions that scouts had about Robert Andino on signing day are still being asked. Signing a $750,000 bonus, the main concern was if his bat would ever catch up to his glove. Andino has always been dynamic with the glove at ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  8 Feb 2008

Community Projection: Mark Hendrickson

Not many were happy when the Marlins plucked down $1.5mil (+$500k more if incentives reached) for the giant lefty Mark Hendrickson. He’s coming off a poor season with the LA Dodgers where he went 4-8 with a 5.21era. Brought in mainly to eat up innings, ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  3 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Mark Hendrickson

Community Projection: Andrew Miller

Because of his 64 major league innings in 2007, Andrew Miller won’t be rookie eligible. That’s ok though. Miller has had an easy time of it in the minor leagues since being drafted by the Tigers in 2006. His numbers for his career in the minors are a 3- ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  2 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Andrew Miller

Scott Olsen Community Projection

Scott Olsen is coming off a poor sophomore season where he was consistently bad all season. He did not have a month where his era was below 4.55. In every month but May, batters hit .294 or better off of him. He got in trouble with the law. He fought ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  1 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Bill James

BP’s Top 100 & Keith Law’s Top 5 Fish

Yikes. Well first of all not many complaints about Goldstein’s list. As a whole on both lists (and most people’s thoughts in general), there just isn’t enough love out there for Aaron Thompson. He’s the goods, people. Remember that. I like Matt ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  1 Feb 2008
Related Topics: BP p.l.c.,  Ryan Zimmerman

Marlins Top 50

The list is now complete. The image that is posted above (the one that is also on the right side of this site) will automatically link to the top 50. So now you won’t have to go searching once the list is finished. ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  31 Jan 2008

Marlins sign Dallas McPherson

As bad as the Luis Gonzalez signing may have been, signing McDallas (his new nickname) and allowing him to fight for the starting third baseman job in Spring Training is a great signing. Not a strong defensive player, it will be his offense that allows ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  31 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Luis Gonzalez

Sergio Mitre Community Projection

A pretty fair assessment right there as most expect Sergio to improve off his 2007 campaign. Last year with the Fish, Mitre was the ace of the staff until about the All Star Break when his season fell off the tracks. Whether it be an injury or a case ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  31 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Sergio Mitre

1. Cameron Maybin

The centerfield spot has been an issue for the Marlins over the past few seasons. And with no uber stud in the minors to speak of, the Marlins felt they needed to target one when they decided it was best to part with Miguel Cabrera. Enter Cameron ...

From MATT BIRNBACH, Most Valuable Network,  31 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Cameron Maybin,  Miguel Cabrera,  Andrew Miller,  Dontrelle Willis,  Roger Clemens

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