Clark Spencer has confirmed that Marlins hitting coach Tino Martinez has resigned. The news comes after Spencer published an article claiming Martinez was physically and verbally abusive to several players and, as a result, had a falling out with manager Mike Redmond.
RT @MiLB: #Marlins top Draft pick @CMOran18 homers in his first professional at-bat for @GSOHoppers. atmilb.com/15nqgpf
RT @MLB: 6 clubs get extra 2014 @MLBDraft picks after Round 1 via Competitive Balance Lottery: Rockies, Orioles, Indians, Marlins, Royals, Brewers.
In what should the first of many All-Star Games, Jose Fernandez pitched a perfect 6th inning for the NL. Fernandez struck out former AL MVP Dustin Pedroia, enduced a foul popup from current AL MVP Miguel Cabrera and then struck out MVP front runner Chris Davis.
Fernandez, the youngest pitcher to pitch in an All-Star Game since 1985 (Doc Gooden), joined Gooden, Fernando Valenzuela, Bob Feller and Jerry Walker as the only pitchers 20 years or younger to pitch in an All-Star Game. Only Fernandez, Gooden and Feller struck out two or more at that age.
With 24 hours left on the clock, the Marlins have agreed to terms with 1st round pick Colin Moran (@CMOran18)
It’s official. The Marlins have traded Ricky Nolasco and the Marlins’ fourth-selection of the 2013 International Bonus Pool to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Angel Sanchez, Steven Ames and Josh Wall in exchange for free-agent-to-be Ricky Nolasco.
Acquired in 2006, Nolasco was the Marlins all-time leader in wins, losses, and strikeouts. The dominican born Angel Sanchez was the #8 prospect in the Dodgers farm system. Both Steve Ames and Josh Wall are closers in the minors with Ames recorded 18 saves with a 1.56 ERA at AA and Wall collecting 28 saves at AAA last season.
No surprise as 20-year old Jose Fernandez is named to the 2013 NL All-Star team. Fernandez becomes the youngest Marlin ever named to the All-Star game.
Beinfest on organizational OF depth: “It’s a great problem to have too many. These things have there way of sorting themselves out.”
Beinfest on Nolasco to the Dodgers: “When we have something to announce. We have something to announce. We don’t have any trade finalized.”
“We’re getting to that time of the year..[Ricky’s] a would be free agent and making a lot of money here, so [the rumors] are understandble.”
Beinfest on Jose Fernandez: “We have a goal which is between 150-170 [innings]. We recognize that this kid is 20 years old…
More on Fernandez: “We’ve talked about every scenario from skipping him to shutting him down…Everything’s on the table.”
@JimBowdenESPNXM asked Beinfest if Stanton is a Marlin at the end of the season: “I sure hope so, I think he’s a pretty good player.”
Former Marlins pitcher Justin Miller found dead. Very sad.
RT @keithlaw: No. Marlins still made an offer, just a lower one. RT @Lark_11: @keithlaw So, did Krook fail his physical or not???