Perfect Catch . . . A Florida Marlins Dynasty (v.2)

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June 11, 2007

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June 11, 2007

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[sfgiantsflgators]

I like those new boxscores.

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Great job, fantastic dinasty Go Marlins Go

Thanks for checking in. I appreciate it!

I like those new boxscores.

Yeah, I do to. For some reason I didn't think they would run right after I started a season, but I lucked out and they did. Plus they keep the season stats for the players! Can't complain about that! :razz:

[Dom2662]

Where did you get the boxscores?

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Where did you get the boxscores?

It is one of the options to record the box score when you initially start the program, however, the name I seem to recall is neoninja (possibly).

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3 Game Series: Game 1 of 3

Chicago White Sox (29-31) v. Florida Marlins (43-20)

"FLORIDA HAMMERS CONTRERAS FOR FOUR HOMERUNS TO PAVE WAY FOR WIN"

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Miguel Olivo blocks the plate as Paul Konerko tries to score from second base. RIGHT - Hanley Ramirez, 2-for-4 on the day, breaks out of an 0-for-21 slump with a this solo homerun.

LEFT - Jose Contreras didn't have much velocity on his fastball as all four homeruns were off fastballs. RIGHT - Miguel Cabrera acknowledges the fans after crossing home plate following his 2-run homerun.

LEFT - Freddi Gonzalez meets with Olsen and Olivo after Olsen landed wrong off the mound to close out the sixth inning. RIGHT - Gonzalez comes out to get Olsen after facing one batter in the seventh as a precautionary move.

Player of the Game:

H. Ramirez -- 2-for-4, SB(16), HR(7), RBI(20) (.272)

Team News:

Injuries:

Scott Olsen (FLA) - Is expected to miss his next start with a minor ankle sprain.

[kjb23]

Jose Contreras didn't have much velocity on his fastball as all four homeruns were off fastballs

Well he still looks pretty happy in that screenshot.

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3 Game Series: Game 2 of 3

Chicago White Sox (29-32) v. Florida Marlins (44-20)

"FISH SHUTDOWN, SHUTOUT WHITE SOX 5-0"

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Cody Ross takes advantage of his limited playing time with a homerun in the second inning. RIGHT - Darin Erstad watches Dan Uggla's second homerun of the game sail over his head in center field.

LEFT - Jeremy Hermida legs out a fielder's choice. RIGHT - Hermida shows off his speed as he swipes second base for his 12th stolen base of the season.

LEFT - Miguel Cabrera is forced to hurry a throw to first base on a bunt by Erstad. RIGHT - Joe Crede ends the game with a strikeout.

Player of the Game:

D. Uggla -- 2-for-4, 2 HR(14), 3 RBI(38) (.280)

Around the League:

Injuries:

Corey Sullivan (COL) - Is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a concussion.

Paul Konerko (CHW) - Has been listed as day-to-day with a strained stomach muscle.

Rumors:

Yankees Want A-Rod to Stay, but Won’t Sweeten His Deal

"Rodriguez, the Yankees’ third baseman, seems destined to play this season against a backdrop of speculation about the clause that allows him to opt out of his 10-year, $252 million deal after this season. The latest issue arose Wednesday — the Yankees’ only day off during spring training — when General Manager Brian Cashman said he had no plans to extend Rodriguez’s contract to keep him from leaving... If he becomes a free agent, the teams in Los Angeles and Chicago, among others, would probably be interested in offering him deals lasting much longer than three years."

-- New York Times

Team News:

Willis to Dodgers?

"A veteran baseball official predicts the big trading deadline deal will be Dontrelle Willis going to the Dodgers for prospects, including Matt Kemp"

-- Boston Globe

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3 Game Series: Game 3 of 3

Chicago White Sox (29-33) v. Florida Marlins (45-20)

"CABRERA CARRIES MARLINS TO VICTORY WITH 3 HOMERUNS, DROP WHITE SOX WITH WALKOFF"

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Cabrera admires his first homerun from homeplate. RIGHT - Cabrera gives the fans a smile as he points to them following his second homerun.

LEFT - Jim Thome gets thrown out at second trying to leg out a double. RIGHT - Jose Uribe prevents a wild throw from Pierzynski from ending up in center field.

LEFT - Jim Thome argues with the home plate umpire over a called third strike. RIGHT - Miguel Cabrera takes his time leaving home plate after being struck out.

Player of the Game:

M. Cabrera -- 3-for-4, 3 HR(23), 3 RBI (44) (.297)

Around the League:

Injuries:

Ryan Theriot (CHC) - Left the game in the sixth inning with a pulled groin. Theriot is expected to miss approximately 2 weeks.

Cliff Lee (CLE) - Was removed from the game after being hit in the knee with a line drive. The Indians expect him to miss at least his next start.

Zach Greinke (KC) - Suffered a concussion following a collision at second base and has been listed as day-to-day.

AJ Burnett (TOR) - Has been listed as day-to-day with soreness in his throwing shoulder. He has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow.

Kameron Loe (TEX) - Will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Next Series:

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3 Game Series: Game 1 of 3

Texas Rangers (34-29) v. Florida Marlins (46-20)

"RANGERS TAKE FLORIDA BY STORM, GIVE MARLINS A TEXAS SIZED *** KICKING!"

TEXAS RANGERS

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Kenny Lofton opens the game by shooting a line drive past Sergio Mitre. RIGHT - Lofton scores on a Wilkerson single in the seventh.

LEFT - Michael Young goes deep in the sixth inning with his first grand slam of the season. RIGHT - Gerald Laird takes advantage of a fastball for a 3-run homerun in the seventh.

LEFT - Brandon McCarthy delivers his last pitch of the game to complete the shutout. RIGHT - Brad Wilkerson makes a sliding catch to end the game.

Player of the Game:

M. Young -- 2-for-4, HR(19), 4 RBI(46), BB(23) (.305)

Around the League:

League Leader - Wins:

Pedro Martinez (NYM) - Became the first MLB pitcher to reach 10 wins. He is currently on pace to win 24 games this season.

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3 Game Series: Game 2 of 3

Texas Rangers (35-29) v. Florida Marlins (46-21)

"KINSLER COMES THROUGH WITH RUN SUPPORT AS RANGERS DROP WILLIS TO 7-6"

TEXAS RANGERS

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Blalock scores in the second inning off of a Kinsler single. RIGHT - Kinsler takes advantage of a Willis changeup left up in the zone for his 8th homerun of the season.

LEFT - Mike Jacobs lines a single past Mark Teixeira in the fourth inning. RIGHT - Jeremy Hermida plays small ball as he drops down a bunt to score Jacobs in the fourth.

LEFT - Eric Gagne delivers a pitch in the ninth as he struck out two of three batters faced to record his 17th save of the season. RIGHT - Jeremy Hermida ends the game with a strikeout.

Player of the Game:

I. Kinsler -- 2-for-4, HR(, 2 RBI(27) (.300)

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3 Game Series: Game 3 of 3

Texas Rangers (36-29) v. Florida Marlins (46-22)

"FISH AVOID SWEEP WITH STRONG PITCHING AND DEFENSE"

TEXAS RANGERS

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

Dan Uggla slugs a homerun in the bottom of the first for the only run of the game.

LEFT - Hanley Ramirez slides into first to beat the throw from right fielder Brad Wilkerson. RIGHT - Mark Teixeira slides hard into second base to break up a double play.

LEFT - Jeremy Hermida strikes out for the second time in the game. RIGHT - Josh Johnson records one of his four strikeouts with a fastball on the corner.

Player of the Game:

D. Uggla -- 1-for-4, HR(15), RBI(39) (.268)

Team News:

Following yesterday's loss, the Florida Marlins sent Reggie Abercrombie down to AAA-Albuquerque, and called up CF Eric Reed who started in center field for the Marlins today.

League Rumors:

Sources: Piniella expects Cubs to go hard after A-Rod

CHICAGO -- Lou Piniella, who was formally introduced as the new Chicago Cubs manager Tuesday afternoon, wants to acquire embattled -- and possibly available -- New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

Sources claim that Piniella, who is extremely close to Rodriguez, expects the Cubs to pursue the 10-time All-Star aggressively. The 63-year-old manager and the 31-year-old Rodriguez have what amounts to a quasi-father/son relationship; Rodriguez was managed in Seattle by Piniella from 1994 to 2000. It is that relationship -- and the tantalizing talent of Rodriguez -- that has prompted Piniella to want to explore a trade with the Yankees.

Rodriguez has a no-trade clause and could veto any proposed deal. But the idea of playing for Piniella, in the slightly less-pressurized Chicago market, and for a franchise that loves star power could appeal to Rodriguez. So could a chance for a fresh start after a .290-35-121 regular season that wasn't good enough for Yankees fans.

Agent Scott Boras, who negotiated Rodriguez's 10-year, $252 million contract with Texas in December 2000, downplayed speculation about Rodriguez being traded to the Cubs or any other club.

"He's a great player, and a lot of teams have an interest in a player of that stature," Boras said. "The reality is, Alex is happy in New York. He likes it there. He doesn't want to go anywhere and he has a no-trade clause. I think it's the end of the story."

Boras also pointed out that Rodriguez has a provision in his contract that allows him to opt out after the 2007 season. He said that "theoretically" Rodriguez can opt out after the 2008 and 2009 seasons as well.

"What team is going to go out and trade a huge package of talent for a player they know could possibly leave them?" Boras said. "We designed the contract in a way that puts in the player's hands the ability to control his fate. Alex Rodriguez has that ability."

Next Series:

[kjb23]

Sources: Piniella expects Cubs to go hard after A-Rod

Boooooooo!

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Boooooooo!

I wouldn't be surprised if it happens. Although, this whole new ownership thing Chicago is going through could raise some questions.

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Game 70 of 162

Atlanta Braves (34-34) v. Florida Marlins (47-22)

"BACK-TO-BACK HOMERUNS IN 7th POWER BRAVES TO WIN"

ATLANTA BRAVES

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Miguel Cabrera swings through an off-speed pitch for a strikeout. RIGHT - Andruw Jones shows off his frustration when he led off the 2nd inning with a strikeout.

LEFT - Chuck James is hit in the ribs with a line drive off the bat of Mike Jacobs. RIGHT - Hanley Ramirez's throw is in time to get the runner at home.

LEFT - Willie Harris comes through with a huge pinch hit 3-run homerun in the 7th. RIGHT - Brian McCann follows Willie Harris with a solo homerun of his own.

Player of the Game:

W. Harris -- 1-for-1, HR(1), 3 RBI(3) (.375)

Around the League:

Injuries:

Chuck James (ATL) - Has been listed as day-to-day after being hit with a line drive in the ribs today.

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Game 71 of 162

Atlanta Braves (35-34) v. Florida Marlins (47-23)

"BULLPEN STUMBLES, OFFENSE COMES THROUGH IN 9th"

ATLANTA BRAVES

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Dan Uggla doubles down the right field line. RIGHT - Eric Reed scores from second on Uggla's double in the 6th.

LEFT - Edgar Renteria avoids the tag by Olivo to bring the Braves within one run in the 8th inning. RIGHT - Fredi Gonzalez comes out to argue the call at home.

LEFT - Alfredo Amezaga comes through with a bases loaded, pinch hit single to win the game in the bottom of the 9th. RIGHT - Chipper Jones expresses his frustration to left fielder Matt Diaz following their loss.

Player of the Game:

A. Amezaga -- 1-for-1, GW RBI Single

Around the League:

Manny to the Tribe?

June 20, 2007

The Indians have once again inquired into the availability of Manny Ramirez. However, the Red Sox stuck to the price they set before the winter meetings -- Fausto Carmona, Adam Miller, Trevor Crowe and the Tribe paying the last $20 million annually on the contract for 2007 and 2008. There are reports Ramirez might also want his two $20 million-per-season options for 2009 and 2010 picked up before he'd waive his no-trade clause. One concern facing the Indians is the free agency of Westbrook after 2007, and Sabathia and Hafner after 2008.

-- The Boston Globe

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Game 72 of 162

Atlanta Braves (35-35) v. Florida Marlins (48-23)

"MARLINS HOLD OFF 9th INNING SURGE, TAKE 2 OF 3 FROM BRAVES"

ATLANTA BRAVES

FLORIDA MARLINS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Left fielder Matt Diaz comes up a bit short with his diving attempt in the 2nd inning. RIGHT - Josh Willingham drops a fly ball at the warning track for his second error of the season.

LEFT - Jeremy Hermida fields a single and comes up throwing for a play at the plate. RIGHT - Miguel Olivo appeared to miss the tag, but Craig Wilson was called out attempting to score in the 4th.

Brian McCann does his best to bring the Braves back with this 2-run homerun in the top of the 9th.

Players of the Game:

R. Nolasco (5-5) -- 7.1 IP, 9 H, 4 K (2.61 ERA)

B. McCann -- 3-for-5, HR(9), 2 RBI(24) (.244)

Around the League:

Williams, Sox Seeking Buehrle Takers

June 21, 2007

Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams and starting pitcher Mark Buehrle seem to agree on at least one thing: After the 2007 season, the left-hander is gone. Coming off Buehrle's worst season in the major leagues, in which he was 12-13 with a career-high 4.99 ERA, the hope is that the southpaw returns to his ace form. However, he's a free agent after this season, so it's likely he's walking either way. Sources close to Williams say that he is shopping Buehrle in an attempt to get something in return rather than letting him walk free and clear.

-- Chicago Sun-Times

Next Series:

Standings:

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Game 73 of 162

Florida Marlins (49-23) v. Tampa Bay Devil Rays (30-41)

"D-RAYS TAKE GAME 1, DROP WILLIS TO 7-7"

FLORIDA MARLINS

TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Delmon Young can't get out of the way of a wild curveball from Willis. RIGHT - Young is thrown out attempting to go from 1st to 3rd on a Baldelli single.

LEFT - Jeremy Hermida scores from third on a chopper to Iwamura in the seventh inning. RIGHT - Tampa Bay answers right back as Iwamura avoids Olivo's tag in the bottom of the inning.

LEFT - Akinori Iwamura's shot off the wall in the 5th inning was ruled a homerun. RIGHT - Dioner Navarro scores on a sac fly by Young.

Players of the Game:

A. Iwamura -- 2-for-3, HR(11), RBI(35) (.318)

Around the League:

A's, Mets Deal Could Close This Weekend

June 22, 2007

According to a Bay Area-based baseball official, the Mets and A's "are finally discussing a deal that could send right-hander Danny Haren to the Mets in return for Heilman, Lasting Milledge and a minor league pitcher".

"Yes, the A's are reluctant to deal Haren and would rather deal Blanton," said the official. "(But) the Mets really don't want to give up Milledge unless they get a No. 2, or a potential No. 1 starter in return."

Haren is one of the most sought-after young starters in all of baseball, and if Minaya is able to land him, it would be an amazing coup. But will he be able to pull it off? The two clubs have talked swaps for several players over the last two years and have never found enough common ground -- or patience -- with each other to get a deal done. What makes this deal different.

"Minaya and Beane really wanted to have this deal done at the Winter Meetings, but for some reason, the Mets and A's could never seem to make the different parts work. I think they're past that stage now, and might be closer to something happening"

-- New York Times

[Pokeys]

Damn, Willis has a rough record. Do you expect to see him improve down the stretch? Hard to believe your team is doing so good with Willis struggling or at least it looks like hes struggled a bit. Im new to the site so just started following. He has a nice ERA however ...

Good looking Dynasty...

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Damn, Willis has a rough record. Do you expect to see him improve down the stretch? Hard to believe your team is doing so good with Willis struggling or at least it looks like hes struggled a bit. Im new to the site so just started following. He has a nice ERA however ...

Good looking Dynasty...

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.

As for Willis, I think I officially 'hate' him. :biglaff: He does have a poor record, but has a nice ERA. I'll probably look into trading him before the deadline. The question is: How much to get in return?

I was thinking a SP prospect, solid CF, and something?

[redsox]

My thought on the Willis deal - I really hope that you don't trade him, but if you do, why not look for a veteran instead of prospects. Your team is already loaded with them. Maybe you can go for a veteran first baseman or a right fielder.

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My thought on the Willis deal - I really hope that you don't trade him, but if you do, why not look for a veteran instead of prospects. Your team is already loaded with them. Maybe you can go for a veteran first baseman or a right fielder.

Hey redsox, thanks for stopping by. The first base idea wouldn't be bad, but I really like having Hermida in RF (there's something about that kid). Also, I'm trying to stick with the Marlins philosophy and going cheap and young, if you know what I mean.

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Florida Marlins (49-24) v. Tampa Bay Devil Rays (31-41)

Game 74 of 162

"MARLINS HOLD ON, SLIP PAST DEVIL RAYS TO EVEN SERIES"

FLORIDA MARLINS

TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS

Game Highlights

LEFT - Hanley Ramirez breaks for second base to record his 19th stolen base of the season. RIGHT - Dan Uggla lines a fastball back up the middle to score Ramirez from second in the top of the 1st.

LEFT - Eric Reed surprises the Tampa defense as he lays down a squeeze. RIGHT - Josh Willingham sees Reed's bunt and raises him a solo homerun.

"Power of the Future" -- Iwamura and Crawford both hit solo homeruns in the third inning.

Player of the Game:

J. Willingham -- 2-for-4, HR(19), RBI(44) (.344)

Around the League:

Padres Lock Up Young Through 2011

June 23, 2007

Because the Padres controlled his future through the 2008 season, Chris Young admitted he was surprised when the club approached him in spring training about a contract extension.

“I thought something might be said next winter about a new contract,†Young said. “So when they approached us this spring, I was really excited.â€

The Padres this morning announced a contract extension with the 27-year-old right-hander through the 2010 season with a club option for 2011. Young is guaranteed $14.5 million, but the total could exceed $23 million if the Padres pick up the $8.5 million option for 2011.

Young, who was scheduled to make $600,000 this season, will receive a boost to $750,000 for 2007 plus a $500,000 signing bonus. He will make $2.5 million in 2008, $4.5 million in 2009 and $6.25 million in 2010.

“We've got a good nucleus of young players and we want to protect and grow with them,†Towers said.

He said the next players on the Padres' negotiations list are center fielder Mike Cameron and reliever Scott Linebrink – both of whom are eligible for free agency after the season."

-- San Diego Union-Tribune

[Pokeys]

Damn, Willingham is putting up some nice power numbers...

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Damn, Willingham is putting up some nice power numbers...

Yeah, he is definitely providing one hell of a punch. :eek: