Fish@Bat: Blogging the Florida Marlins

Dan Uggla Becomes the Marlins All-Time Home Run King

ohad — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:05:44 +0000

Dan Uggla hit a solo shot off the Padre’s Kevin Correia to become the all-time home run leader in Florida Marlins history. The home run, 144th in Uggla‘s career (all as a Marlin), passes Mike Lowell who set the previous mark in 2005.

Jorge Cantu Traded to Texas

ohad — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:11:50 +0000

The Marlins have traded Jorge Cantu to the Texas Rangers for AA right-handed pitchers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda. The trade was approved by MLB just minutes before the Marlins wrapped up a 5-0 win against the San Francisco Giants. The Marlins also sent cash to Texas to offset some or all of the $2MM remaining on Cantu‘s salary for this season.

While Poveda is on the 60-day DL following Tommy John Surgery, Reed has pitched 39 innings in AA and has 34 strikeouts with 13 walks. Not clear if he is ready to move up to the Majors where the Marlins desperately need bullpen relief.

For now, the Marlins will call up Hector Luna from AAA to backup Wes Helms and Donny Murphy. When Chris Coghlan returns from the DL, he will take over the starting 3B spot.

Photo by Flickr user Graig Mantle

Uggla Ties Lowell for Marlins Career Home Run Record

ohad — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:09:14 +0000

Dan Uggla hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 7th against the San Francisco Giants giving him 143 career home runs and tying Mike Lowell for the Marlins all-time lead. It was his sixth home run in six games.

New Look Marlins Batting Order Sees Hanley Leading Off Again

ohad — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:04:49 +0000

With Chris Coghlan on the DL, Logan Morrison in the majors and Jorge Cantu on the trading block, Edwin Rodriguez is debuting a new lineup for tonight’s match up in San Francisco.

1. Hanley Ramirez, SS
2. Logan Morrison, LF
3. Gaby Sanchez, 1B
4. Dan Uggla, 2B
5. Wes Helms, 3B
6. Cody Ross, CF
7. Mike Stanton, RF
8. Ronny Paulino, C
9. Josh Johnson, P

Not sure how long this lineup lasts and whether it makes a difference but certainly a different look for the Fish.

Nate Robertson DFAd; Hayes to the DL

ohad — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:53:37 +0000

After a series of bad starts, including a 10-0 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday, the Marlins designated Nate Robertson for assignment. Jorge Sosa was recalled to take his spot in the lineup. No word on who will assume the spot in the rotation. Also, Brett Hayes was put on the 15-day DL and catcher Brad Davis was selected from New Orleans.

JJ and Gaby Earn NL Monthly Honors

ohad — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:43:57 +0000

Despite a turbulent month, where the Marlins lost both their manager and significant ground in the NL East, Josh Johnson was named the NL Pitcher of the Month and Gaby Sanchez was named the NL Rookie of the Month. Congrats to both on well deserved awards.

Fish@Bat Twitter Updates for 2010-06-29

ohad — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Only good thing from the #Marlins manager saga is that Edwin Rodriguez gets to manage and do it in Puerto Rico: http://es.pn/auxJpt #

Fish@Bat Twitter Updates for 2010-06-28

ohad — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Does anyone think Bo Porter vs. Edwin Rodriguez vs. Fredi Gonzalez would make any difference for the #Marlins right now? #
1st question #Marlins should ask managerial candidates: Can you pitch in the 7th? #
2nd question #Marlins should ask managerial candidates: Can you pitch in the 8th? #
3rd question #Marlins should ask managerial candidates: Can you get a clutch hit? #

Fish@Bat Twitter Updates for 2010-06-27

ohad — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Weirdness continues in Miami: #Marlins 1B coach Dave Collins resigns. #

Fish@Bat Twitter Updates for 2010-06-26

ohad — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Join the movement: #FreeHurk #Marlins #MLB #