marlinmaniac.com - 10/13/2009
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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 ...
Let’s look on the bright side
marlinmaniac.com 9/23/2009 — (Note: I was out of town for the weekend at a friend’s place and had limited time to update between hanging out, catching up, and sleeping, so I apologize for the lack of recent activity. I will resume my regularly scheduled work on Marlin Maniac, so please continue to keep it a must-read ...
Marlins payroll expectations
marlinmaniac.com 13 days ago — Joe Frisaro released this bit of speculative talk over the weekend.
Payroll for the upcoming season will be in the neighborhood of $36 million, or slightly lower.
In 2009, the Marlins finished second in the N.L. East, winning 87 games with a $36 million roster. So expect salaries to again to be ...
Josh Johnson: Should we pay him and how much?
marlinmaniac.com 20 days ago — 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 23 days ago — 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 ...
Marlins on a Budget: A VOC Story
marlinmaniac.com 26 days ago — 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 ...
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)
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More Marlins offseason stuff
marlinmaniac.com 13 days ago — This time from Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
Expect the Marlins to be busy this winter.
The general managers meetings start today in Chicago where the front office will explore options for trading some its 11 arbitration players. Whether any deals get done remains to be seen but the ...
Uncertainty looms for oft
florida.marlins.mlb.com 10/19/2009 — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 10/19/09 11:16 AM ET MIAMI -- Minutes before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Marlins acquired Nick Johnson in hopes of enhancing their playoff push. For the most part, Johnson made an impact. The 31-year-old first ...
Marlins Season Review: Bats Come Alive in the Second Half
marlinmaniac.com 10/5/2009 — The season only just finished yesterday, but I think it is important that I jump on these reviews as quickly as possible so that we can move right on to the next most interesting and important part of the Marlins’ future, the offseason. So let’s get started with an overview of the ...
The Requisite "Next Year Will Be Better" Post
losmarlins.blogspot.com 10/3/2009 — The time has come for some end-of-season reflection, so here are my thoughts on the 2009 season. Last year, the Marlins were considered to be a bit of an overachieving team, finishing 84-77 despite a Pythagorean W-L of 81-81. 2009 was a similar story, with the Marlins currently sitting 86-74 ...
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Nationals Journal 10/15/2009
The final here was Desert Dogs 4, Solar Sox 2. Chris Marrero had a double and a single, drove in a run, was left on base twice, and played flawlessly at first. Drew Storen pitched the ninth. He gave up a double to leadoff hitter Ryan Mount, although ...
