• Manny-Mania

  • Yes, the media is exploding with rumors of Manny Ramirez being traded to the Marlins. Best source I can find is MLBTR which has been updating these rumors regularly.

    Marlins GM Mike Hill had to cancel his appearance on tonight’s broadcast so let the speculation continue.

    Update: Of course, Mike Berardino says NFW

    Update 2: So the Red Sox want Jeremy Hermida, Ryan Tucker, and Mike Stanton (Jason Stark / ESPN). Two good prospects sounds expensive for a rental player.

    Update 3: My take on Ken Rosenthal’s latest update that the Fish will not include Stanton: The Marlins are seriously talking about acquiring Manny Ramirez.

    Update 4: Here is what was supposudly submmited to the Commisioner’s office for approval:

    Marlins get Manny Ramirez, one prospect (BOS), and cash (likely Ramirez’s remaining salary)
    Pirates get Jeremy Hermida and three prospects (two FLO, one BOS)
    Red Sox get Jason Bay and John Grabow

    Update 5: Nice dramatic feel in this writeup by the Palm Beach Post.

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    • Dave
    • RETWEETED
      16 years ago
    • I really don’t know how I feel about this, I feel like it could seriously disrupt the locker room, and take the focus off staying in the pennant race…

  • The New Look 2008 Florida Marlins

  • Despite being 45-43 and only 2.5 games out of first in early July, the Marlins are about to undergo major changes. The pitching staff, most desperately needing help right now, is changing radically as both Josh Johnson and Chris Volstad are moving into the starting rotation this week. With Anibal Sanchez beginning his rehab starts, the Fish suddenly have 5 really good pitchers (assuming the newly healthy can remain that way). Mark Hendrickson and Ryan Tucker will move to the bullpen where they can help eat innings from an injured and overworked pen.

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    • Dave
    • RETWEETED
      16 years ago
    • Good to hear. I believe the mark of a truly good team is the ability to adapt to difficulties and situations throughout the season, like we have had with the bullpen tanking.

      We are so close to being a legitimate contender this year, if we can just maintain focus and not let the small, inevitable speed bumps weaken our spirits, we have the ability to shock the baseball world again.