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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Another of the many former Expos who also played for the Marlins.
  2. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Nice work finding that comparison footage!
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    I figure there will be more starts/ABs for Myer after the trade deadline. He adds hustle, aggressiveness, and timely hitting to the lineup on many occasions, not to mention his dangerous arm. Coming into the series, this game appeared to be the tough one with Crochet starting. Over that hump, we should win the series today. The article correctly lauded the Marlins' bullpen, but they could use a deep start from the returning Cabrera. Schumaker - leave him in there, no coddling today, no ridiculously low pitch count limitations. C'mon.
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    I find this ongoing transition to the Bendix philosophy fascinating. Watching his moves charts his strategic thought process, even if the moves are patching, as Ely noted in the Marlins IX podcast regarding Ali Sanchez. Bendix couldn't start with an entirely clean slate, of course. In addition, he has payroll limitations and contractual obligations. He is diligently working to clear things out so that he and his acolytes thoroughly remold the organization and the organizational culture. Continuing with the art metaphor, it's like a Bob Ross episode, watching the picture take shape. That's interesting to me, keeping my interest in the season (along with rooting against the Big Four). Lastly, also from the podcast, is Chisholm's centerfield defense. I agree with Geiger that Chisholm is adequate, but I would prefer that we end the whole thing with a trade in the next few weeks,
  5. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Thanks for all the information. I enjoyed the Marlins IX podcast discussion.
  6. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The mental factors of an organizational move affect players differently, of course. I have watched this guy a fair amount, and anecdotally, I get the vibe that he will be one of those guys who improbably improve as he rises the ladder. That assertion means nothing, I realize, but I am anxious to see if it plays out.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    He will benefit from the ASG break or perhaps even a few weeks in the minors. He is flailing at pitches and appears not to have a good idea of the strike zone right now.
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Gotta go win a Marlins sweep! MVP is DLC Thomas Joseph
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    True enough, although the Dodgers' deferral mechanism takes current money out of the CBT system. This circumvention is apparently legit, but it also certainly damages the principle of the tax. If baseball allows this mechanism to continue, on-field competitiveness will further suffer, creating three or four teams in each league that dominate the regular season, dampening fan involvement/expectations, and relying on the expanded playoffs to create occasional Cinderella championship teams. As Forbes magazine noted, the disparity is a sustainability issue for the league. The Marlins also borrowed $400 million in the purchase package, and it's reasonable that there were significant losses stemming from the 2020 season. Now, we have over thirty percent of the payroll non-contributing. It's a tricky situation that can only be mitigated and managed, I believe, by utilizing the Rays-esque approach Bendix is implementing.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    You are right on with the three stars of the game. I thought Tyler pitched well - good movement and poise. We all are uplifted when Jesus Sanchez is like this. It's the umpteenth time for us to hope he has put it all together and will blossom. I like him, and his obvious talents, but it is tiresome. OK, I will say it anyway, perhaps he has turned the corner. Lastly, I am happy to see Hoeing return. The ChiSox are an excellent return opponent for him. Look forward to the series show tonight.
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Appreciate these compilations and the podcast links - thanks.
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    It certainly was not a fun game to watch, especially since it seemed like the baseball gods were absolutely on Boston's side with all the rinky-dink hits. My buddy groaned at Xavier Edwards' slip early in the game, but Raphaela also slipped a bit and added some veracity to my "not his fault." A solid three-inning outing for Brazoban perked me up a bit, and I was glad to see Jesus Sanchez locked in. Otherwise, it was easy to see the trend and switch to the Blue Wahoos' game on MLB.tv where I saw Berry's nice pickup on a screamer to third and then his home run.
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I just heard David Samson's podcast segment this morning (the 3rd) regarding the Tim Anderson DFA. I'm not a Samson fan (no self-respecting Expos fan can be), but I acknowledge information he provides adds to the discussion of the Marlins' financial position (even taken with the obligatory grain of salt).
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Sunshine is in sight on the horizon.
  15. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I also thought signing Anderson in February was worth a shot - change of scenery, and the like. Now, I applaud the Marlins for their willingness to move on here, as they did (finally) regarding Garcia. Is there any chance someone else will take a chance on Anderson? I don't see much of anything to hang one's hat on, but perhaps he will get a deal somewhere as a late-season insurance policy against a starter injury.
  16. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I like Jesus Sanchez and even picked him to be the series MVP here. Still, when a player hits a solo home run with his team down 7-1, he should just run the bases, accept perfunctory dugout congratulations, and sit the eff down. It's 7-2 in the seventh inning. Reminds me of that silly clown, Morel, in Chicago.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    This will be an interesting month, especially after the ASG break. I figure five guys from the current active roster will be traded, perhaps creating opportunities for some of the guys Marlins fans want to see in Miami. Although Cabrera is not activated now, but I think he goes with Scott and another pen arm. Two position players. Here's hoping they can move Bell, although this is far from a sure thing. I suppose Anderson will play out the season - so be it.
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Ok. Perhaps this is an enjoyable experience for Ng, or could she have highly overrated herself in a world with only thirty positions (and only are available)?
  19. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Marlins win the series, 2 games to 1. Jesus Sanchez breaks out as the MVP.
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    These predictions articles are fun. I find myself agreeing and then flip-flopping. As far as trades, I think there will be five (5) moves from the active roster: Chisholm, Scott, De la Cruz, Cronin, and Chargois.
  21. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I realize it is improbable that we will see Mack in Miami this year, but his development in a position the Marlins need is encouraging.
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    So close! Proud of the Marlins grit in this series, even with the Phillies shorthanded.
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The Bendix regime will succeed in not only turning around the Marlins farm system but also moving it into the top third of the systems in baseball within a few years. Patience and discipline.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Fun to see these types of articles, which reinforce why modern baseball fans should not be too enamored with any player on the roster. And, as a segue, how many fans grind their collective teeth over those foolish, deadweight long-term contracts that they would love to find a way to scrap? One of the best reasons to be a Marlins fan, IMO.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Boop! I get to say the usual caveat for this series: They still have to play the games on the field, no matter what the numbers say!
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