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catman · 02-21-2009, 10:53 AM

Here is the spot to discuss the general information about the Phillies, Mets, Nationals, Braves and Marlins. Individual subjects might warrant their own seperate threads as always.

catman · 03-24-2009, 11:06 AM

Marlins to get a new home: Marlins' ballpark vote passes | MLB.com: News
This is a move that is long over-due, IMO. The Marlins have some great talent and the community needs to show them some support. Hopefully, they will play in front of people as opposed to empty seats now.

Coachnorm · 03-25-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by catman

Marlins to get a new home: Marlins' ballpark vote passes | MLB.com: News
This is a move that is long over-due, IMO. The Marlins have some great talent and the community needs to show them some support. Hopefully, they will play in front of people as opposed to empty seats now.

This should prove to be great for Miami and The Marlins. The real move here is putting the stadium near the Orange Bowl Complex. This really has the team playing in Miami. Currently, where they play is actually in between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, closer to Lauderdale. That mixed complex is not naturally connected to Miami's mass transportation. This move will make for a great bond between City and Team now.

Coachnorm · 03-25-2009, 02:30 AM

Will The New York Mets reworked Bullpen Fly? Here are the facts ...

In 2008, Johan Santana led the National League in innings pitched (234 1/3) and in ERA (2.53). Only Tim Lincecum tallied more strikeouts than Johan's 206. His WHIP was a minuscule 1.15. Yet when the postseason awards were handed out, the best that Santana could do was settle for third place in the Cy Young voting. Why was the pitching ace not given the accolades his performance deserved? Sadly, Santana won only 16 games.

You don't need to hire a top-notch private investigator like the great Emerson Cod to figure out who got saddled with the blame for Santana's inability to reach 20 wins. With 29 blown saves, the Mets' bullpen ranked among the worst in the major leagues. Certainly the season-ending (and possibly career-ending) injury to closer Billy Wagner didn't help matters. In truth, Wagner had been far from perfect with seven blown saves of his own, though he did record 27 saves and was solid enough to earn a spot in the All-Star Game (in which he blew a save) and pitched into August before his elbow gave out. But the five-headed monster that I've dubbed "Pejo Aarscodua" (Pedro Feliciano, Joe Smith, Aaron Heilman, Scott Schoeneweis and Duaner Sanchez) failed miserably in nearly every opportunity to fill the void, recording only six saves while blowing 15 games with a combined ERA of 4.15.

2009 approaches and what does the Mets Bullpen look like Now? More...

New York Mets bullpen may not help Johan Santana win 20 - ESPN

Coachnorm · 03-25-2009, 02:40 AM

In a scandal-riddled spring at Washington Nationals camp, there is faint hope. The team signed Adam Dunn, traded for Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham and got Nick Johnson back healthy, at least for the moment. But while Jim Bowden has resigned as the franchise's general manager, his preference for quasi-clueless, exceedingly "toolsy" outfielders is still the thing that stands out most about the Nationals. And nobody embodies this better than Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes (though Wily Mo Pena, Corey Patterson and Willie Harris try hard).

It would be a mistake to paint Milledge and Dukes with precisely the same brush. While Milledge did some knuckleheaded things in New York to alienate his Mets teammates, he's never been a particularly bad citizen. Meanwhile, Dukes has been arrested at least three times for battery and assault, has fathered at least five children with four women and has had a restraining order filed against him by his wife because he allegedly threatened to kill her.

On the field, while Milledge was once known as a potential five-tool superstar, so far his talent has reared its head mainly on the base paths, while Dukes looks like more of a power prospect. But they've got a lot in common, too: Less than a year's worth of age separates them (Milledge turns 24 in April; Dukes turns 25 in June); they each were big-time prospects who flamed out for their original teams; and they each have considerably less rope than you might imagine such physically gifted kids might have on a team that doesn't figure to contend in 2009. Plus they both have cool names.

Redemption and Resurrection to come? more...

Lastings Milledge, Elijah Dukes still have some upside - ESPN

Coachnorm · 03-25-2009, 02:46 AM

Will Jeff Francoeur of The Atlanta Braves have a bounce-back season?

Sometimes an off year in baseball is just unexplainable. It just hurts a bit more when this player is such a popular sleeper pick, as Atlanta Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur was a year ago.

Bounce Back or

more...

Will Jeff Francoeur rebound for the Atlanta Braves in 2009? - ESPN

Coachnorm · 03-25-2009, 02:52 AM

Three notable hitters from the Atlanta high school scene emerged as top picks in the 2002 draft: Jeff Francoeur, Brian McCann and Jeremy Hermida. While Francoeur and especially McCann have had their moments as fantasy stars, Jeremy Hermida of The Florida Marlins is still waiting for his shot as a major factor in the baseball/fantasy world.

That Hermida has still not truly broken out is intriguing, given that he was selected ahead of both Francoeur and McCann in that draft. Plus, Hermida's numbers and approach at the plate in the minors suggested he could do big things in the majors. He's not there yet, and now there's a question if he'll ever get there. more....

Will Jeremy Hermida live up to his potential with the Florida Marlins? - ESPN

Da Bomb · 04-24-2009, 04:36 PM

so are the marlins for real? are they going to win it all again this year and then trade everyone away?

catman · 04-24-2009, 11:05 PM

With more stable ownership and a new ballpark on the horizon, I can see the Marlins staying together for a while. They should be very competitive when their new ballpark opens.

chrisslabaugh · 06-04-2009, 07:15 AM

Tom Glavine Released by Braves

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a stunning move, the Braves released 305-game winner Tom Glavine on Wednesday, just when it seemed he was ready to return to the big leagues. The 43-year-old Glavine, who was coming back from shoulder and elbow surgery, threw six scoreless innings for Class A Rome on Tuesday night and proclaimed himself ready to pitch in the majors again. Instead, the Braves cut him, another move that figures to draw the ire of Atlanta fans after the team failed to re-sign John Smoltz during the offseason. General manager Frank Wren said the decision had nothing to do with a $1 million bonus that Glavine would have received for being placed on the major league roster. Instead, the team felt it had a better chance to win with a younger pitcher in the rotation. "This was not a business decision," Wren said. "This was a performance decision." Top prospect Tommy Hanson will be called up Saturday to start against Milwaukee. Glavine, meanwhile, apparently hopes to keep pitching. "We gave (Glavine) the option, 'If you want to retire, you can retire as a Brave,"' Wren said. "He asked us to release him."

Feel bad for the guy. Hopefully his career doesn't end on this note.

02-21-2009, 10:53 AM	Top #1
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03-24-2009, 11:06 AM	Top #2
catman Baseball "Expert" Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 10,066	Marlins to get a new home: Marlins' ballpark vote passes \| MLB.com: News This is a move that is long over-due, IMO. The Marlins have some great talent and the community needs to show them some support. Hopefully, they will play in front of people as opposed to empty seats now.

03-25-2009, 02:30 AM	Top #4
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 17,465	Will The New York Mets reworked Bullpen Fly? Here are the facts ... In 2008, Johan Santana led the National League in innings pitched (234 1/3) and in ERA (2.53). Only Tim Lincecum tallied more strikeouts than Johan's 206. His WHIP was a minuscule 1.15. Yet when the postseason awards were handed out, the best that Santana could do was settle for third place in the Cy Young voting. Why was the pitching ace not given the accolades his performance deserved? Sadly, Santana won only 16 games. You don't need to hire a top-notch private investigator like the great Emerson Cod to figure out who got saddled with the blame for Santana's inability to reach 20 wins. With 29 blown saves, the Mets' bullpen ranked among the worst in the major leagues. Certainly the season-ending (and possibly career-ending) injury to closer Billy Wagner didn't help matters. In truth, Wagner had been far from perfect with seven blown saves of his own, though he did record 27 saves and was solid enough to earn a spot in the All-Star Game (in which he blew a save) and pitched into August before his elbow gave out. But the five-headed monster that I've dubbed "Pejo Aarscodua" (Pedro Feliciano, Joe Smith, Aaron Heilman, Scott Schoeneweis and Duaner Sanchez) failed miserably in nearly every opportunity to fill the void, recording only six saves while blowing 15 games with a combined ERA of 4.15. 2009 approaches and what does the Mets Bullpen look like Now? More... New York Mets bullpen may not help Johan Santana win 20 - ESPN

03-25-2009, 02:40 AM	Top #5
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 17,465	In a scandal-riddled spring at Washington Nationals camp, there is faint hope. The team signed Adam Dunn, traded for Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham and got Nick Johnson back healthy, at least for the moment. But while Jim Bowden has resigned as the franchise's general manager, his preference for quasi-clueless, exceedingly "toolsy" outfielders is still the thing that stands out most about the Nationals. And nobody embodies this better than Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes (though Wily Mo Pena, Corey Patterson and Willie Harris try hard). It would be a mistake to paint Milledge and Dukes with precisely the same brush. While Milledge did some knuckleheaded things in New York to alienate his Mets teammates, he's never been a particularly bad citizen. Meanwhile, Dukes has been arrested at least three times for battery and assault, has fathered at least five children with four women and has had a restraining order filed against him by his wife because he allegedly threatened to kill her. On the field, while Milledge was once known as a potential five-tool superstar, so far his talent has reared its head mainly on the base paths, while Dukes looks like more of a power prospect. But they've got a lot in common, too: Less than a year's worth of age separates them (Milledge turns 24 in April; Dukes turns 25 in June); they each were big-time prospects who flamed out for their original teams; and they each have considerably less rope than you might imagine such physically gifted kids might have on a team that doesn't figure to contend in 2009. Plus they both have cool names. Redemption and Resurrection to come? more... Lastings Milledge, Elijah Dukes still have some upside - ESPN

03-25-2009, 02:46 AM	Top #6
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 17,465	Will Jeff Francoeur of The Atlanta Braves have a bounce-back season? Sometimes an off year in baseball is just unexplainable. It just hurts a bit more when this player is such a popular sleeper pick, as Atlanta Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur was a year ago. Bounce Back or more... Will Jeff Francoeur rebound for the Atlanta Braves in 2009? - ESPN

03-25-2009, 02:52 AM	Top #7
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 17,465	Three notable hitters from the Atlanta high school scene emerged as top picks in the 2002 draft: Jeff Francoeur, Brian McCann and Jeremy Hermida. While Francoeur and especially McCann have had their moments as fantasy stars, Jeremy Hermida of The Florida Marlins is still waiting for his shot as a major factor in the baseball/fantasy world. That Hermida has still not truly broken out is intriguing, given that he was selected ahead of both Francoeur and McCann in that draft. Plus, Hermida's numbers and approach at the plate in the minors suggested he could do big things in the majors. He's not there yet, and now there's a question if he'll ever get there. more.... Will Jeremy Hermida live up to his potential with the Florida Marlins? - ESPN

04-24-2009, 04:36 PM	Top #8
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816	so are the marlins for real? are they going to win it all again this year and then trade everyone away?

04-24-2009, 11:05 PM	Top #9
catman Baseball "Expert" Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 10,066	With more stable ownership and a new ballpark on the horizon, I can see the Marlins staying together for a while. They should be very competitive when their new ballpark opens.