We mentioned last week that Jose Reyes had visited with the Florida Marlins and that it was rumored that they offered him a huge, three-year contract. The deal was actually even huger than that! Blaow! A source tells Foxsports.com that the Marlins offered Reyes a six-year, $90 million contract. And supposedly, he’s very interested in [...]
We passed along a report earlier in the week that the Florida Marlins were hosting Jose Reyes and could possibly offer him a big, three-year contract. In that report, it was mentioned that the Marlins were “trying to cultivate the Latino market” as they prepare to open up their new retractable roof stadium. Well, if [...]
The New York Mets have been in a downward spiral since about 2007. Year after year, they seem to get hit with injuries and aren’t that good to begin with. Especially now, with the powerhouse Phillies and surging Braves in the division. So, one would think that it’s in their best interests to retain shortstop [...]
You may remember back in August that Logan Morrison had a little issue with his team, the Florida Marlins. They sent him down to AAA and insisted that it was performance-related, but he isn’t buying it. To the point where he’s filed a grievance against the team for his demotion, saying it wasn’t with “just [...]
The Florida Marlins were just a few games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies not too long ago in the NL East. Then, something went wrong. Hanley Ramirez spent some time on the DL as did Josh Johnson. So that didn’t help, but still doesn’t completely explain how the are in the midst of a nine-game [...]
By now you’ve surely heard about San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey getting absolutely steamrolled at home plate by Florida Marlin Scott Cousins. It was a brutal collision and led to a busted leg for Posey. He has a cracked fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle. While many think that he could be out [...]
The New York Mets finally severed ties with Luis Castillo this week. He was due $6 million this year, is 35-years old, hit .235 last year and supposedly has no range whatsoever left. But that doesn’t mean that there is no interest in him. According to ESPNNewYork.com, Castillo is generating interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, [...]
The Florida Marlins just continue to baffle everyone. Last week, they sold off once-promising outfielder Cameron Maybin to the San Diego Padres. Now, they’ve handed the division rival Atlanta Braves Dan Uggla. They sent the second baseman to the Braves in exchange for a pair of cellphones that flip open and closed. It was actually [...]
This isn’t a surprise. After Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson failed to throw a bullpen session over the weekend, the team went ahead and made the decision to shut him down for the year. Johnson was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation and a back strain. Considering they aren’t even in sniffing distance of the playoffs, it [...]
Florida Marlins pitcher and potential Cy Young candidate Josh Johnson is dealing with a sore back. Many have speculated that his season is over, but the Marlins aren’t quite ready to shut him down yet. Johnson was scheduled to throw Saturday morning, but that didn’t happen. They want him to throw in the bullpen on [...]
When the Philadelphia Phillies take the field tonight against the Florida Marlins and attempt to lengthen their 1/2-game lead over the Atlanta Braves, they’ll do so without having to deal with shortstop Hanley Ramirez. “Hanley aramirez not starting. Says back sore from HBP Monday. # Marlins,” tweets Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post. As [...]
Many people thought this was inevitable. But, many also wrote the Philadelphia Phillies off in 2010, saying “it’s just not their year.” Injuries, a poor bullpen and a woefully underachieving lineup have the Phillies in a fight for the National League East that could have been a lot easier than it has been. But it’s [...]
We mentioned last night that Washington Nationals centerfielder Nyjer Morgan won OTR’s Gentleman of the Week for September based on him throwing a baseball at a fan and starting a fight with the Florida Marlins. Well, we found the video of this fight on Deadspin and it really paints Morgan in a positive light. Especially [...]
This is a new award for us, but we created it mainly with Washington Nationals centerfielder Nyjer Morgan in mind. Already appealing a seven-game suspension for throwing a ball at a fan in the stands, Morgan started a benches-clearing brawl today against the Florida Marlins. And for that, Morgan wins OTR’s Gentleman of the Week [...]
Whether you are a sports fan or not, this story is a must-read. We aren’t exactly sure how we never heard this, but some people are aware of it and all are blown away. We get chills just typing this.
We guess that not everyone in MLB has learned that if you take performance-enhancing drugs, you will eventually get caught. Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino found out the hard way, with the New York Post reporting that he’s been suspended for 50 games for violating PED rules. “Ronny Paulino of #Marlins suspended 50 gms for [...]
After winning two straight games and playing .500 ball over the last 20 games, the Florida Marlins decided that something had to be done. They went ahead and fired Fredi Gonzalez, their manager of the last three and a half years. As for bench coach Carlos Tosca and hitting coach Jim Presley? They are gone [...]
Just a day ago, Florida Marlins all-world, no-hustle shortstop Hanley Ramirez was benched after he dogged it in the field the night before. He tried to run into the outfield to make a play on a short bloop, but couldn’t get there in time and then decided he liked soccer better. The ball dropped and [...]
Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is probably the best in the business. The guy hits for average and power and is a fantasy baseball stud. But sadly in fantasy, you don’t get points when your guy For Who For What’s it out in the field and gets benched. And that’s what happened Monday against the [...]
The Florida Marlins have avoided an arbitration process with their second baseman that could have certainly gotten uggla. ****pauses for laughter**** Photo Caption: During spring training, a reporter asks Uggla how much the footlong at Subway costs. That’s right, the Marlins and Dan Uggla have agreed to a one-year, $7.8 million deal and have avoided [...]
The Florida Marlins and ace Josh Johnson have agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract that will keep him in Florida until 2013 (unless they trade him, but we think that’s just common sense). “I’m excited,” Johnson said. “It sets up me and my family for life. One of the best parts is knowing where [...]
John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus says that he thinks that the Marlins would trade the young pitcher Josh Johnson “right now” for the right price. “Keep hearing #Marlins are very willing to trade Josh Johnson right now for the right package,” he tweeted. Why would this be? He’s one of the best young power pitchers [...]
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla is not happy with his All-Star shortstop. Hanley Ramirez left a critical game on Monday in the fourth inning after complaining of hamstring pain. Here are some of Uggla’s thoughts - ”Yeah, you got your $70 million so f—— win” and “What the f— you have to come out of the game [...]