MARLINS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Marlins Offense: Possible Solutions Not Too Distant

With some internal and/or modest changes, the offensive woes have the possibility to be resolved more easily than expected. When looking at the 2013 Marlins season, the very second that the Opening Day lineup was announced with Placido Polanco in the cleanup spot behind Giancarlo Stanton, it was very clear that the offense was in severe dire straits far more worse than anticipated...
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Miami Marlins Prospect Jacob Turner Continues to Sit and Wait

Jacob Turner sits and waits.  The former 1st round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers (9th overall), Turner was the main prize in a trade with the Miami Marlins that brought the Tigers back shortstop, Omar Infante, and starting pitcher, Anibal Sanchez; two keys players who played pivotal roles for the Tigers during their postseason run last year.  Infante and Sanchez are continuing...
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Managers not bothered by Alex Sanabia's spitting incident

MIAMI Dont be so fast to label Miami Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia the majors latest spitballer. Social media was abuzz Tuesday after TV cameras caught Sanabia spitting on a baseball after giving up a home run to Philadelphias Domonic Brown in the second inning of Miamis 5-1 victory Monday night. The video shows Sanabia spitting on and then rubbing a new ball as he walks onto...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Marlins Pitcher Tosses The Illegal Spitball Pitch

The Marlins are cheaters and that is why they are doing so well this year! Eh? Actually this is just a very slow sports day so we figured a little spitball controversy was a good idea. Alex Sanabia of the Marlins is the culprit and spit was his weapon. [Crossing Broad] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports
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Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia spits on ball after giving up home run (GIF)

In the top of the second inning of the Philadelphia Phillies-Miami Marlins tilt at Marlins Park on Monday, Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown went yard off Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia. As Brown was circling the bases, a camera caught Sanabia handling a new baseball and it is abundantly clear from the video that Sanabia slathers the baseball [...]The post Marlins pitcher Alex...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss
GROSS

Marlins P Alex Sanabia spits all over ball

Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia had just given up a home run to the Phillies' Domonic Brown and he reacted by throwing a spit ball.
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Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia channels Gaylord Perry

Alex Sanabia had a good night Monday. Over 6 1/3 innings, Sanabia gave up only one run on seven hits, while walking one and striking out three, and earned his third win of the season. The rest of his week might not go so well, however. After giving up a home run to Domonic Brown in the top of the second inning, Sanabia received a new ball from the umpire, and promptly spat upon it...
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Alex Sanabria goes to the old spitball after giving up home run

The lost art of the spit ball is back again and Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia wasn't exactly shy about loading up the old baseball after giving up a home run Monday night. We're talking old school spittle —not rosin or sunscreen. After the Phillies' Domonic Brown lashed a second-inning homer into the stands against Sanabia,  cameras caught the pitcher hocking...
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Did Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia throw illegal spitball?

 Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia improved to 3-6 on the season after helping lead his team past the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, Monday night.However, did he do so with the aide of an illegal pitch? According to these images you see above, it sure looks like it.Sanabia surrendered just one run in 6.1 innings of work, which came courtesy of a solo home run by Domonic Brown in...
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Jordan Brown In, Matt Diaz Out for the Miami Marlins

Outfielder Matt Diaz was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a contusion of the left knee. Taking his place on the active roster is infielder/outfielder Jordan Brown who was recalled from their Triple-A New Orleans farm club. Diaz isn’t expected to miss any more time than the 15-days that is mandatory, although with his batting average and with them being a rebuilding club...
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Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton received plasma injection

Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his ailing hamstring to help expedite his recovery, according to Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan of MLB.com. Stanton was placed on the disabled list at the end of April after suffering his hamstring injury. Soon after the Grade 2 strain was diagnosed, Stanton received the injection to aid in the...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Jose Fernandez Deserves Universal Ownership

Ole Jose! Photo Credit: hueytaxi   Coming into the year, Jose Fernandez was regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. To the amazement of many, the Marlins put him in the rotation to open the season following his domination of the South-Atlantic league last year (Single-A).   Many critics immediately claimed the Marlins would ruin his career by...
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Marlins' Logan Morrison to begin rehab assignment

One thing Miami Marlins fans still have to look forward to is the return of Logan Morrison.  Morrison's antics have made him a fan-favorite - for most.  For others, he has been labeled immature.  Either way, he should be returning from injury soon as he is slated to begin a rehab assignment today. Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald says Morrison is set to start a rehab...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Young Marlins eager to get back to work in Miami

MIAMI Nearly four hours before Tuesday nights first pitch and a full 90 minutes before batting practice, several Miami Marlins were on their home turf performing drills under a bright sun thanks to the open roof. Clearly, a rough start to Miamis season and a just-completed 3-7 road trip hadnt diminished the players desire to improve. Perhaps the Marlins were buoyed knowing 14...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss
A FINE OPERATION

Marlins plan to close upper deck?

The Miami Marlins, who rank dead last in MLB attendance, reportedly will close off the upper deck at Marlins Park for several games this season.

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15 days ago  |  Discuss
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