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Opinion: The 1998 Florida Marlins

06 Oct 2008 06:22:28 PDT

Written by craig
Dave Sheinin writes about his first job as a baseball beat reporter with the Miami Herald covering the 2008 Florida Marlins. Example: It was the infamous year Wayne Huizenga tore down his World Series champs and fielded a glorified Double-A team--still managed by Jim Leyland...

Original story at FishStripes .

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Marlins season in review: They coulda been a contender

01 Oct 2008 07:05:53 PDT

They came into the year with no expectations whatsoever. Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera were gone, and most experts predicted they would finish fourth, at best, in the National League East.

Original story at topix.net . Related stories include: and ... South Florida Sun

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Marlins season in review: They coulda been a contender

28 Sep 2008 21:00:00 PDT

They came into the year with no expectations whatsoever. Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera were gone, and most experts predicted they would finish fourth, at best, in the National League East.

Original story at South Florida Sun . Related stories include: and ... topix.net

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Opinion: Midsummer Classic Part II

13 Jul 2008 20:33:42 PDT

IL - Leading off for our National League All Stars and playing SS is Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins. Hanley may not be able to pick it with the best of em ...

Original story at The National Sports Review .

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Opinion: Diamondbacks 1, Marlins 3: Joining the .500 Club

27 Jun 2008 23:36:37 PDT

Written by Jim McLennan
On May 21st, Arizona faced the Marlins in Florida, and Ricky Nolasco allowed one run as his team beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 - the defeat dropped our lead over the Dodgers to three games. On June 27th, Arizona faced the Marlins in Florida, and Ricky Nolasco allowed one run as his team beat the Di...

Original story at AZ Snakepit .

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2008 MLB Draft review for fantasy

07 Jun 2008 09:05:28 PDT

6), C, Marlins: One of the safer picks in the draft, Skipworth has drawn comparisons to Joe Mauer, and the Marlins system is largely bereft of catching. ... Playing slots becoming real gamble in baseball draft Philadelphia Daily News Answer Guys: The best minor-league draft options are ESPN

Original story at ESPN .

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Opinion: Florida's baseball teams are shining

03 Jun 2008 10:46:31 PDT

Marlins heroes Josh Becket and Mike Lowell were traded to the Red Sox for shortstop Hanley Ramirez a couple of years ago and Ramirez has turned out to be ... Rays, Marlins shine sooner than expected Washington Times Don't pull the plug on Florida baseball SportingNews.com

Original story at tampabay.rays.mlb.com .

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Opinion: MLB: Ray's Success Should Not Be a Surprise

31 May 2008 13:36:13 PDT

CA - May 31, 2008 The Marlins should not been as a surprise because of one reason. Their scouts are the best in baseball no questions asked. Year after year it seems they ... Don't pull the plug on Florida baseball SportingNews.com Rays, Marlins shine sooner than expected Washington Times

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: Diamondbacks 2, Marlins 3 - Or, Rotten 2, Fish 3

21 May 2008 00:00:54 PDT

Written by Jim McLennan
Haren: 8 out of 9 Webb: 8 out of 9 Owings: 7 out of 9 Johnson: 2 out of 7 Gonzalez: 1 out of 6 Scherzer/Davis: 2 out of 5 Click to enlarge, in new window] Master of his domain: Orlando Hudson, +21.8% God-emperor of suck: Justin Upton, -28.1% Dishonorable mention: Chris Young, -26.0%

Original story at AZ Snakepit .

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NL East: Monthly Review

16 May 2008 10:17:47 PDT

Written by Scott Malone
Apparently, the end of the world is near. The Florida Marlins, yes, that hapless franchise in south Florida, are atop the NL East. Not the Philadelphia Phillies, or the Atlanta Braves, or even those New York Mets. These Marlins hold a ...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: Examining the Marlins' hot start - MLB.com

02 May 2008 16:59:57 PDT

Examining the Marlins' hot start - By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com MIAMI -- Is there any real significance to being in first place after the first month of the season? A quick review of years past ... MLB/ REGULAR SEASON, I RISULTATI DELLE PARTITE Alice Sport all 4 news articles

Original story at MLB.com .

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Scouting the Marlins - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

20 Apr 2008 21:09:27 PDT

Scouting the Marlins Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - By The Tribune-Review Player to watch: Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is batting .366 and has at least one hit in 16 of his past 17 games. ...

Original story at Connellsville Daily Courier .

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Opinion: The Marlins middle infielders

24 Jan 2008 05:03:39 PST

Written by craig
BP looks at middle infielders and how they rank against some of the best in the past. And Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez, in 2007, finished as the best extra-base hitting double-play combo ever. Together, Ramirez and Uggla combined for 166 extra-base hits. Needless to say, no double-play com...

Original story at FishStripes .

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Opinion: More on the Trade

05 Dec 2007 05:52:17 PST

Written by craig
Though neither the Tigers nor Marlins officials were commenting on the record about their agreement on an eight-player mega-trade, expected to be announced Wednesday pending review of medical records, the aftershocks were already shaking the rest of the league and officials at the G...

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Opinion: Stadium News - Sort of

15 Oct 2007 17:14:14 PDT

Written by craig
Burgess also said that any deal would stipulate that Major League Baseball would be obligated to have a franchise at the Orange Bowl site for 30 years or until the debt is paid off, and that the Marlins would have to cover any cost overruns.

Original story at FishStripes .

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Opinion: postGame: Marlins 8 Mets 1

30 Sep 2007 13:34:46 PDT

Written by Matthew Cerrone
…of course, it is not willie’s fault that his fielder’s got confused, and played like Little Leaguers during the first inning, throwing balls over the field…with the Marlins up 1–0 in the first, two runners on and just one out, Cody Ross doubled to right field, Lastings Milledge made a po...

Original story at MetsBlog.com .

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Opinion: Marlins' sweep leaves Cubs seeing Red(s) - Chicago Daily Southtown

28 Sep 2007 02:08:57 PDT

Marlins' sweep leaves Cubs seeing Red(s) IL - Sep 28, 2007 The Chicago Cubs' Jacque Jones strikes out with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning against the Florida Marlins during a baseball game at Dolphin ... New twist on fold story Chicago Sun-Times

Original story at Chicago Daily Southtown .

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Opinion: Game 159 Recap: Cubs 4, Marlins 6

27 Sep 2007 16:31:15 PDT

Written by Transmission
W - Olsen (10-15) S- Gregg (31) 1. Weak Starts The Cubs got a big lift in the sixth when Cabrera threw away what should have been an inning ending double play. It led to three runs. 3. Great relief work by Wood, Marlins Game Recap Inning 1 Inning 2 Inning 3

Original story at The Cub Reporter .

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Opinion: Another Blast From The Past

26 Sep 2007 07:55:13 PDT

Written by Al
Two years ago Willis dominated the National League, winning 22 games (he and Chris Carpenter, who won 21 that year are, in fact, the last NL pitchers to win 20 games) and losing out on the Cy Young Award to Carpenter, likely because the Cardinals made the playoffs and the Marlins didn't.

Original story at Bleed Cubbie Blue .

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Opinion: Orange Bowl not a good site for baseball

27 Aug 2007 06:03:54 PDT

Written by craig
Though the Marlins and Major League Baseball dislike the Orange Bowl site for a retractable-roof stadium and have concerns about whether fans would go there, Miami-Dade county manager George Burgess said using the proposed downtown Miami site would be more costly and complicated, an...

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Opinion: Stadium News - Sort of

17 Aug 2007 07:45:48 PDT

Written by craig
We need to make progress there," Selig told MLB.com on Thursday. "This team needs a new stadium. I've said many times that I like South Florida. I like it as a Major League market, but I like it as a Major League market as long as they get a new ballpark." Samson said the Marlins payroll would remain a...

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Bucs use long ball to beat Marlins - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

28 Jun 2007 21:19:05 PDT

Bucs use long ball to beat Marlins By Mike Prisuta MIAMI - It took seven pitchers, 10 innings and four home runs, but the Pirates found a way Wednesday night at Dolphin Stadium. ... Nady homers twice; Bucs beat Marlins Monessen Valley Independent

Original story at Connellsville Daily Courier .

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Opinion: Trip to the Park

08 May 2007 21:22:37 PDT

Written by ejskolnick
Ventured out to the Marlins game tonight. Hanley Ramirez and Miguel Cabrera were major factors, as they have been in nearly every Marlin win. When you're putting together a top-5 list of active South Florida professional athletes, you can no longer leave either off.

Original story at Sun-Sentinel.com .

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Opinion: Baseball Roundup Soriano Helps Cubs Rally to Defeat His Former Team - New York Times

04 May 2007 18:01:04 PDT

New York Times, NY - MARLINS’ BID FOR STADIUM FUNDING FAILS The State Legislature ignored the Florida Marlins’ bid for a $60 million state subsidy to help build a new ballpark, ... NL capsules 5/5 Daily Herald NL roundup Arizona Daily Star

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Opinion: COLLEGE MEN - Akron Beacon Journal

02 Mar 2007 00:23:47 PST

COLLEGE MEN Akron Beacon Journal, OH - FLORIDA MARLINS--Released RHP Travis Bowyer. Re-signed Bowyer to a minor league contract. • HOUSTON ASTROS--Agreed to terms with RHP Juan Gutierrez, ... Thursday's sports transactions Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 18 news articles

Original story at ohio.com .

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