THOMAS JOSEPH
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Bendix must balance team cohesion with his incremental improvement strategy. Even if we disagree with specific moves or non-moves, the roster fluidity seems likely to be the norm. If it's working... -
Interestingly, the new Rays ownership group includes the owner of the Jumbo Shrimp - Ken Babby. In fact, I heard he was spearheading the stadium project for the Rays. I assume there are no issues with that vis-à-vis minor league teams under his control with non-Rays affiliations.
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Sandy dials in for final start of 2025
THOMAS JOSEPH replied to Alex Krutchik's topic in Miami Marlins Talk
Give him whatever moniker you like, Alcántara is an anchor, a leader, and, perhaps most importantly for the Marlins, committed by contract and by his heart. Given the apparent starting pitching logjam, I would much rather move Cabrera while he is healthy and productive. It removes what seems like a recurring Sword of Damocles with his health, frees up a spot in the rotation with many suitors, and keeps Sandy in the fold as the éminence grise of the staff - for Eury, Snelling, White, and any others. -
Enjoyed the article and glad the team performed/overachieved so you had the opportunity to do so. To my mind, a more than successful season. It's inspirational.
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I think generally you are right. But I figure it's like a stew with lots of ingredients making up the final taste. Perhaps McCullough is the right temperament for this group, which, given his learning curve in the job, puts him on the plus side of contributions/makes him a necessary ingredient.
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Baseball might as well have an opera that transforms La donna è mobile (Woman is fickle) into Il lanciatore di rilievo è volubile - non pagatelo (The relief pitcher is fickle - don't pay him). 😆 [Thanks, Google translator. I only knew the opera's Italian title and translation!]
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It was easier to predict that the series MVP would be "someone silly" since Harper and Turner are out, and there's no reason to pitch to Schwarber (put,of course, we do anyway). Accordingly, there is Sosa, just off the IL, so his dismantling of the Fish qualifies as "silly" in my book.
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A rookie manager with a young staff growing together with their young, feisty team. I don't put much stock in the MOY by any means, but it is a nice acknowledgement of the team's overachievement, as the manager is credited for it.
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I reiterate the foolishness of paying this kind of money for what is little more than a crapshoot.
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Generally, I am a traditionalist, but this is toothpaste already out of the tube. Most definitely do not like the limited challenge implementation. It's another decision and strategy layer, albeit small. The full ABS implementation is obviously necessary for MLB credibility, as demonstrated by various umpire scoring sites showing hundreds and hundreds of pitches called incorrectly. It is amazingly difficult, true, but the "just get the call right" mantra applies, as it takes the game outcome away from the participants. Teams spend $3 - $4 million per win, and yet, despite the technology that is visible and able to correct the problem now,
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The team demonstrated a ton of grit here.
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Phillies sweep. Somebody stupid will be the MVP. Lol. Let's go with Bader.
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Seems like a no-win decision. Abusing the player howls are bound to come.
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It is clear progress in the farm system and overachieving at the top - a solid year, to my mind.
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Peterson and Soriano. Still evaluating at this very late date or necessary work distribution?
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I observed the signs being flashed from the dugout, thinking, us this a new system? I suppose Fortes didn't need the help, but as he's been gone a while now, I didn't recall seeing it before.
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Alcantara, Marlins exact revenge with sweep of Rockies
THOMAS JOSEPH replied to Nate Karzmer's topic in Miami Marlins Talk
Beautiful afternoon to watch Alcántara cruising through the middle innings and the Marlins hitters keeping their collective feet on the gas pedal (which proved to be quite important). Three series remaining to cement a pleasantly overachieving season. Go Fish and Go Shrimp! -
Rangers sweep and MVP is Duran (because I like his scoreboard presentation).
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I was truly enjoying the game when the rain came, switched over to the Braves-Nationals, then fell asleep. I had to watch the condensed game. The final score surprised me because Eury was so thoroughly dominating the Rockies.
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I suppose it's an easy or lazy response to long-term competitiveness that low- and mid-revenue teams must concentrate on "drafting and development." Well, sure, but these things aren't AI. They require competent people, the identification and hiring of whom has a whole range of metrics. My beloved Expos were indeed a talent factory (many if whom ended up elsewhere due to the same financial pressures low- revenue teams still face). The people that made it happen don't grow on trees, nor are they easy to lure over. Success, if it comes, means the big teams want the guys, and they are always watching with deep pockets to make it happen. Accordingly, many big FO names made their bones in Montréal, getting their chances, and moving on. This reality will not be mitigated. Until/if MLB has the unlikely cap/floor or similar revamp, low- revenue teams are locked in this narrow reality to compete. I think Bendix and his team, starting with little, have earned a thumbs up.
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Somehow, the Marlins are not completely out of it yet
THOMAS JOSEPH replied to Ely Sussman's topic in Miami Marlins Talk
I think our "Flint Mega Bowl" is edging out the Braves for third place with less than half the payroll. Will the Marlins lead the league in lowest cost per win? -
Adds to my interest in the upcoming Arizona Fall League. Thanks for the composition.
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I'll watch the AFL again this season in lieu of the MLB playoffs. It's therapeutic.
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Offishial News: One more year of Eric Wagaman?
THOMAS JOSEPH replied to Ely Sussman's topic in Miami Marlins Talk
There's an interesting dynamic in baseball epitomized by the despondency of Mets fans right now. They've underachieved, given their payroll, especially. Still, they're in the playoffs (most likely) where the regular season doesn't rule. On the other hand, fans of the Marlins see solid progress (perhaps a 20% win increase), emerging positional depth, an improved farm system, and (fingers crossed) a third-place overachieving finish the hated Braves. As only one team will ultimately win, many fans will view otherwise nice seasons as failures, certainly nany big-spending teams. My picks for the off-season pity parties: Phillies, Yankees, Mets, and Dodgers. Truly delightful, if my book! -
I This article is somewhat serendipitous for me, referring to the only 20-game winner in Marlins history. A few days ago, looking through a huge box of baseball cards hauled out of storage, I ran across one for the only such pitcher in Expos history - Ross Grimsley (he of the epochal 1970s perm).
