The Florida Marlins “Model”
nleastchatter.com 10/9/2009 — Since 1997 only one National League East team has managed to win multiple World Series titles. That team is the Florida Marlins. Despite existing in a league that features the high spending New York Mets, the consistent Atlanta Braves, and the offensive juggernaut known as the Philadelphia ...

Marlins on a Budget: A VOC Story
marlinmaniac.com 10/27/2009 — Maniac reader DavidC asked if I could take a look at the Marlins and dig through for an explanation as to why the Marlins have done so well despite a limited budget. I did something to the opposite effect for Beyond the Box Score, examining why teh Washington Nationals have done so poorly over ...

Castillo’s Season Ranks Among Mets Best At 2B
metsmerizedonline.com 9/25/2009 — While we debate the pros and cons of whether or not Luis Castillo should be traded in the off season, let me add this for your consideration. I decided to see where Luis Castillo’s season ranks among the best all around seasons by a Mets second baseman. To begin, Edgardo Alfonso not ...

Interview with Juan C. Rodriguez
marlinmaniac.com 10/15/2009 — Now, the Maniac has definitely done his share of Q&A’s, especially with the fine folks that run the baseball blogs over here at FanSided. They’ve gone well for the most part, but hectic schedules being what they are, it got fairly difficult to do them on a regular basis before ...

Revisiting ‘03: The Marlins’ Best Player?
marlinmaniac.com 10/14/2009 — Welcome back to Revisiting ‘03, where I look back through my saber-eyes at the 2003 Florida Marlins and see if I gain any more wisdom from that magical team. Today’s topic, a fairly simple one: who was the team’s best player? Perception In terms of perception, who do you think ...

The Marlins Offseason Checklist
marlinmaniac.com 10/13/2009 — The playoffs are here, but the men of teal are not involved. Rather, the Marlins are relaxing, enjoying the offseason after six long summer months. But here at Marlin Maniac, we (I, really) never rest, even in the postseason and offseason ahead. The Marlins have a really busy offseason ahead and ...

Josh Johnson: Should we pay him and how much?
marlinmaniac.com 11/2/2009 — Recently, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald made a quick mention about how the Marlins have a multi-year deal in the cards for starting pitcher Josh Johnson. The Marlins seem to be genuinely interested in this effort, but it seems that the path won’t be so easy. Apparently, Johnson’s ...

The Tentative Maniac Schedule
marlinmaniac.com 10/30/2009 — With the season over, I’d had to introduce a lot of series that would be of interest to fans as we move into the offseason. With my other writing workload, it’s become fairly difficult to sit in one day and write something Marlins related off the top of my head. So I decided what ...

The Marlins and their never ending search to find a big bat
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/14/2009 — While I think their bullpen was suspect at times, I really think they needed one more big bat in their lineup. If they get a few extra bucks with their new stadium, they are going to be a powerhouse in the N.L. East! - Bill (Phightin' Phils Phorum)  ...

Is Now The Time To Move Luis Castillo?
metsmerizedonline.com 9/11/2009 — Yesterday, Jon Heyman of SI.com wrote on his Twitter account, Mets might try to trade Luis Castillo this winter and take a look at Orlando Hudson. When have we heard this before? I was hoping to read a follow-up from him today before I weighed in, but haven’t come across anything as ...

White Sox add De Aza to outfield mix — Major League Baseball News 10/21/2009
Alejandro De Aza became the first offseason addition made by the White Sox on Wednesday, as the left-handed-hitting outfielder was claimed off waivers from the Marlins.

White Sox claim outfielder from Florida Marlins — chicagotribune.com - Sports 10/22/2009
Alejandro De Aza could make club as reserve outfielder > The White Sox claimed 29-year-old outfielder Alejandro De Aza, who has spent most of his career in ...

Los Angeles Dodgers Need To Go Fishing for Marlin — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/24/2009
Is there a better fit out there for the Dodgers than Dan Uggla?   There is no reason to believe that the Marlins will not be shopping him around over the winter. He got into a well publicised argument with the teams star Hanley Ramirez during the ...

My Thoughts On The 2010 New York Mets: Second Base — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/25/2009
Last off-season, second basemen, Orlando Hudson let everyone know that he would love to play for the New York Mets. Sadly enough, he did not come to the Big Apple in 2009. Instead, he headed over to Los Angeles to play with the Dodgers. The Mets ...

Chicago Cubs Considering Cross Country Spring Training Move? — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/26/2009
Reports out of Florida and Chicago are that investors in Naples, FL will propose a move of the Cubs' Spring Training facilities from Mesa, AZ to Naples as soon as 2013 to Tom Ricketts. The Cubs existing contract, a 25-year lease in Mesa, expires in ...