• MARLINS LINEUP
    April 8, 2013

  • It’s opening night at Marlins Park and the Marlins will present the following lineup tonight vs. the Atlanta Braves: Pierre LF, Polanco 3B, Stanton RF, Dobbs 1B, Ruggiano CF, Brantly C, Hechavarria SS, Solano 2B, Slowey P

    The Braves will counter with B.J. Upton CF, Heyward RF, J. Upton LF, Gattis C, Uggla 2B, Francisco 3B, C. Johnson 1B, Simmons SS, Maholm P

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  • MARLINS LINEUP
    April 1, 2013

  • The Marlins open the 2013 season today facing the National at National Park.

    In his first official game as the Marlins manager, Mike Redmond will present the following lineup:

    1. Juan Pierre CF
    2. Chris Coghlan LF
    3. Giancarlo Stanton RF
    4. Placido Polanco 3B
    5. Rob Brantly C
    6. Donovan Solano 2B
    7. Casey Kotchman 1B
    8. Adeiny Hechavarria SS
    9. Ricky Nolasco P

    First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 Eastern.

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  • Marlins Promote Jose Fernandez; Takes 5th Spot in Starting Rotation.

  • Not sure anyone saw this one coming but the Marlins have called up Jose Fernandez to take the 5th spot in the pitching rotation.

    As the Marlins announced their opening day roster, the last name announced was none other than super prospect Jose Fernandez. With both Nathan Eovaldi and Henderson Alvarez unexpectedly going on the DL, the Marlins needed two starters and the Marlins chose Fernandez and Alex Sanabia to take those spots. While the Fernandez move is exciting for Marlins fans and the future of the franchise, one must worry whether this was the right move. Fernandez has only pitched as high as A-ball and was slated to join AA this year, a more natural progression for even the best of prospects. Also, with days off, the Marlins will skip the 5th spot during the first week so in reality the Marlins may only need a couple starts from that spot. Calling up Fernandez not only risks his development but starts his Major LEague service clock, making him potentially eligible for arbitration sooner.

    Regardless, watching Fernandez pitch and hopefully develop into a star pitcher provides something to look forward to in what may likely be a long and challenging season for the Marlins.

  • José Fernández