Fish On(Fisherman Chronicles, Part 1):Florida Marlins 2011-

[Doc_Brown]

Basics:
This will be a PBP dynasty starting with the 2011 Florida Marlins.
Rules:
Try to keep all my trades and signings as realistic as possible.
Fish on!!




World Series Titles: 2; 1997,2003

National League Pennants: 2; 1997,2003

East Division Titles: None

Wild Card Berths: 2; 1997,2003

Retired Numbers;
5 Carl Barger
42 Jackie Robinson

Manager of the Year: 2
Jack Mckeon (2003)
Joe Girardi (2006)

Cy Young Award: None

MVP Award: None

Rookie of the Year Award: 3
Dontrelle Willis (2003)
Hanley Ramirez (2006)
Chris Coghlan (2009)

2011 Season:

[Doc_Brown]

*=On the 25 man roster

Josh Johnson*
Age:27 Pitches:Right Velocity: 94-96
2010 stats: 11-6 2.30 ERA 183.2 ip 48 BB 186K
Career(Marlins 2005- ) 45-22 3.10ERA 665.0 IP 223bb 611k
Contract 3 years(2011;$7,750,000 2012;$13,750,000 2013;$13,750,000)

Ricky Nolasco*
Age:28 Pitches:Right Velocity:
2010 stats: 14-9 4.51ERA 157.2 IP 33BB 147K
Career stats(Marlins 2006-) 54-39 4.45ERA 716.1 IP 169BB 368K
Contract: 3 years(2011;$6,000,000 2012;$9,000,000 2013;$11,500,000)

Javier Vazquez*
Age:34 Pitches:Right Velocity:90-92
2010 stats: 10-10 5.32ERA 157.1 IP 65BB 121K (New York Yankees)
Career stats(1998- ;Expos/Yankees/Diamonbacks/White Sox/Braves/Yankees) 152-149 4.26ERA 2647.1 IP 713 BB 2374K
Contract: 1 year@ $7,000,000

Anibal Sanchez*
Age:27 Pitches:Right Velocity: 90-92
2010 stats:13-12 3.55ERA 195.0 IP 70BB 157K
Career stats(2006- ; Marlins)477.0 IP 31-29 3.74ERA 208BB 364K
Contract:$3,700,000 Arbitration Eligible in offseason

Chris Volstad*
Age:24 Pitches:Right Velocity:90-92
2010 stats:12-9 4.58 ERA 175.0 IP 60BB 102K
Career stats(2008-:Marlins) 418.1 IP 27-26 4.47ERA 155BB 261K
Contract:$445,000 Arbitration Eligible in offseason

Jay Buente
Age:27 Pitches:Right Velocity:92-94
2010 stats:11.0 IP 0-0 6.55ERA 11BB 9K
Career stats(2010- : Marlins)11.0 IP 0-0 6.55ERA 11BB 9K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Jhan Marinez
Age:22 Pitches:Right Velocity:96-98
2010 stats:2.2 IP 1-1 6.75ERA 3BB 3K
Career stats(2010- ;Marlins) 2.2IP 1-1 6.75ERA 3BB 3K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Omar Poveda
Age:23 Pitches:Right Velocity:90-92
2010 stats:
Career stats:
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Alex Sanabia
Age:22 Pitches:Right Velocity:89-90
2010 stats:72.1 IP 5-3 3.73ERA 16BB 47K
Career stats(2010- :Marlins)72.1 IP 5-3 3.73ERA 16BB 47K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Sean West
Age:24 Pitches:Left Velocity:92-94
2010 stats:9.1 IP 0-2 7.71ERA 4BB 8K
Career stats(2009- :Marlins)112/2 IP 8-8 5.03ERA 48BB 78K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Arquimedes Caminero
Age:23 Pitches:Right Velocity:96-98
2010 stats:
Career stats:
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Randy Choate*
Age:35 Pitches:Left Velocity:89-90
2010 stats:44.2 IP 4-3 4.23ERA 17BB 40K(Tampa Bay Rays)
Career stats(2000- :Yankees/Diamondbacks/Rays) 246.0 IP 10-10 5Saves 4.39ERA 115BB 197K
Contract:2 years(2011;$1,000,000 2012;$1,500,000)

Michael Dunn*
Age:25 Pitches:Left Velocity:95-97
2010 stats:19.0 IP 2-0 1.89ERA 17BB 27K (Atlanta Braves)
Career stats(2009- :Yankees/Braves)23 IP 2-0 2.74ERA 22BB 32K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Clay Hensley*
Age:31 Pitches:Right Velocity:89-90
2010 stats:75.0 IP 3-4 7 Saves 2.16ERA 29BB 77K
Career stats(2005-2008,2010- :Padres/Marlins) 398.2 IP 18-22 7 Saves 3.72ERA 179BB 283K
Contract:$1,400,000 Arbitration Eligible in offseason

Edward Mujica*
Age:26 Pitches:Right Velocity:91-93
2010 stats:69.2 IP 2-1 3.62ERA 6BB 72K(San Diego Padres)
Career stats(2006- :Indians/Padres)233.1 IP 8-9 2 Saves 4.47ERA 37BB 194K
Contract:$800,000 Arbitration Eligible in offseason

Dustin Richardson
Age:27 Pitches:Left Velocity:92-94
2010 stats:13.0 IP 0-0 4.15ERA 14BB 12K(Boston Red Sox)
Career stats(2009- :Red Sox) 16.1 IP 0-0 3.31ERA 15BB 12K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Brian Sanches*
Age:32 Pitches:Right Velocity:87-89
2010 stats:63.2 IP 2-2 2.26ERA 27BB 54K
Career stats(2006- :Phillies/Nationals/Marlins) 167.0 IP 9-5 3.45ERA 83BB 146K
Contract:$425,000 Auto Renewed

Ryan Webb*
Age:25 Pitches:Right Velocity:89-90
2010 stats:59.0 IP 3-1 2.90ERA 19BB 44K(San Diego Padres)
Career stats(2009- :Padres)84.2 IP 5-2 3.19ERA 30BB 63K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Jose Ceda
Age:24 Pitches:Right Velocity:94-96
2010 stats:8.2 IP 0-0 5.19ERA 11BB 9K
Career stats(2010- :Marlins)8.2IP 0-0 5.19ERA 11BB 9K
Contract:$414,000 Auto Renewed

Leo Nunez*
Age:27 Pitches:Right Velocity:93-95
2010 stats:65.0 IP 4-3 30 Saves 3.46ERA 21BB 71K
Career stats(2005- :Royals/Marlins)292.2 IP 17-16 56 Saves 4.40ERA 96BB 223K
Contract:$3,650,000 Arbitration Eligible in offseason

GM's view: We have a good 5 man rotation but behind that the cupboard is pretty bear. Johnson and Nolasco are a very good 1-2 and hopefully the 3 other guys can pitch to a fairly high level. As for the bullpen we have a few guys who look as if they will be more than respectable when called upon, but again there doesn't seem to be a great deal of depth in the farm system.

[Doc_Brown]

*= On the 25 man roster

John Buck (C)*
Age:30 Bats:Right
2010 stats:118 games .281 AVG 20 HR's 66 RBI's 0/0 SB-CS(Toronto Blue Jays)
career stats(2004- :Royals/Blue Jays)702 games .243 AVG 90 HR's 325 RBI's 4-10 SB-CS
Contract:3 Years(2011:$5,000,000 2012:$6,000,000 2013:$6,000,000)

Brad Davis (C)
Age:28 Bats:Right
2010 stats:33 games .211 AVG 3 HR's 16 RBI's 2-0 SB-CS
career stats:33 games .211 AVG 3 HR's 16 RBI's 2-0 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Brett Hayes (C)*
Age:27 Bats:Right
2010 stats:26 games .208 AVG 2 HR's 6 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
career stats(2009- :Marlins)40 games .216 AVG 3 HR's 8 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
Contract:$415,000 auto renewed

John Baker (C) 60 Day Disabled list
Age:30 Bats:Left
2010 stats:23 games .218 AVG 0 HR's 6 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
career stats(2008- : Marlins)196 games .273 AVG 14 HR's 88 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
Contract:$417,000 auto renewed

Wes Helms (1B/3B)
Age:34 Bats:Right
2010 stats:127 games .220 AVG 4 HR's 39 RBI's 0-2 SB-CS
career stats(1998- :Braves/Brewers/Marlins/Phillies/Marlins)1143 games .259 AVG 75 HR's 368 RBI's 3-12 SB-CS
Contract:$1,000,000 Free agent at end of contract

Gaby Sanchez (1B)*
Age:27 Bats:Right
2010 stats:151 games .273 AVG 19 HR's 85 RBI's 5-0 SB-CS
career stats(2008- :Marlins)177 games .273 AVG 21 HR's 89 RBI's 5-0 SB-CS
Contract:$431,000 auto renewed

Emilio Bonifacio (2B/3B/OF)*
Age:25 Bats:Switch
2010 stats:73 games .261 AVG 0 HR's 10 RBI's 12-0 SB-CS
career stats(2007- Diamondbacks/Nationals/Marlins)260 games .251 AVG 1 HR's 53 RBI's 40-14 SB-CS
Contract:$425,000 auto renewed

Omar Infante (2B)*
Age:29 Bats:Right
2010 stats:134 games .321 AVG 8 HR's 47 RBI's 7-6 SB-CS
career stats:2002- :Tigers/Braves)794 games .274 AVG 45 HR's 268 RBI's 43-21 SB-CS
Contract:$2,500,000 Free agent at end of contract

Donnie Murphy (3B)*
Age:28 Bats:Right
2010 stats: 29 games .318 AVG 3 HR's 16 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
career stats(2004-2005,2007-2008,2010:Royals/Athletics/Marlins)156 games .206 AVG 13 HR's 61 RBI's 4-2 SB-CS
Contract:$425,000 auto renewed

Greg Dobbs (3B)
Age:32 Bats:Left
2010 stats:88 games .196 AVG 5 HR's 15 RBI's 1-1 SB-CS
career stats(2004- :Mariners/Phillies)555 games .260 AVG 31 HR's 162 RBI's 9-3 SB-CS
Contract:$600,000 Free agent at end of contract

Osvaldo Martinez (SS)
Age:22 Bats:Right
2010 stats:14 games .326 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 1-0 SB-CS
career stats(2010- :Marlins)14 games .326 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 1-0 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Hanley Ramirez (SS)*
Age 27 Bats R
2010 stats 142 games .300 AVG 21 hr's 76 rbi's 32/10SB
Career stats(2005- :Red Sox/Marlins)760 games .313 avg 124 hr's 389 rbi's 196/59
Contract:4 Years(2011:$11,000,000 2012:$15,000,000 2013:$15,500,000 2014:$16,000,000)

Jorge Padilla (OF)
Age:31 Bats:Right
2010 stats:0 games AVG HR's RBI's SB-CS
career stats(2009:Nationals)29 games .120 AVG 0 HR's 0 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Logan Morrison (OF)*
Age:23 Bats:Left
2010 stats:62 games .283 AVG 2 HR's 18 RBI's 0-1 SB-CS
career stats(2010- :Marlins)62 games .283 AVG 2 HR's 18 RBI's 0-1 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Scott Cousins (OF)*
Age:26 Bats:Left
2010 stats:27 games .297 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
career stats(2010- :Marlins)27 games .297 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Bryan Peterson (OF)
Age:24 Bats:Left
2010 stats:23 games .083 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
career stats(2010- :Marlins)23 games .083 AVG 0 HR's 2 RBI's 0-0 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Chris Coghlan (OF)*
Age:25 Bats:Left
2010 stats:91 games .268 AVG 5 HR's 28 RBI's 10-3 SB-CS
career stats(2009- :Marlins)219 games .299 AVG 14 HR's 75 RBI's 18-8 SB-CS
Contract:$490,000 auto renewed

Mike Stanton (OF)*
Age:21 Bats:Right
2010 stats:100 games .259 AVG 22HR'S 59 RBI's 5-2 SB-CS
Career Stats(2010- :Marlins)100 games .259 AVG 22HR'S 59 RBI's 5-2 SB-CS
Contract:$416,000 auto renewed

Josh Kroeger (OF)*
Age:28 Bats:Left
2010 stats:0 games
Career Stats(2004 Diamondbacks)22 games .167 AVG 0 HR'S 2 RBI'S 0-1 SB-CS
Contract:Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

Chris Aguila (OF)
Age:32 Bats:Right
2010 stats:0 games
Career Stats(2004-2006,2008 :Marlins/Mets)149 games .230 AVG 3 HR'S 16 RBI'S 2-2 SB-CS
Contract:$414,000 auto renewed

GM's View:Some pretty good talent the outfield 3 of Morrison, Coghlan and Stanton could hopefully be the mainstays of the club for the next 10 years, hopefully Hanley will be motivated and play his best and help lead the team to a few titles. We have a problem with 3rd base that needs attention and maybe a better catcher is needed, although Buck is a decent hitter I'm not that impressed with his defense or his 3 year contract.

[Doc_Brown]

March 31st

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, has set the goal for the Marlins to exceed .500 ball this season. We feel that if the key guys can stay healthy and play to their potential, then we may be able to slightly exceed Mr Loria's expectations, but the Phillies and Braves will have to have a bad year for us to even consider post season baseball this year.

Our budget for the year is $100,100,000(24th in league), payroll for the year is $64,7200,000(also 24th in the league). We've bumped our player development by $2 million taking the figure spent in this area to $10 million. As for scouting this year we're spending $6,220,000($3,020,000 domestic and $3,200,000 on international scouting).

As for new players, we've had talks with Troy Glaus and Bengie Molina but has of yet have not been able to reach an agreement on the contracts they would sign. We've had some luck with Waldis Joaquin who's considering our offer of a minor league deal, Joaquin who had an off year last season(9.64ERA in 4.2 IP) but if he gets into a groove in AAA he could well make the big club this season.

Upcoming series: 1st-3rd April Vs New York Mets
Projected Starters;
Game 1: J.Johnson Vs M.Pelfrey
Game 2: R.Nolasco Vs C.Young
Game 3: J.Vazquez Vs J.Niese

[Doc_Brown]

March 31st/April 1st

Opening day line-ups:
Diamondbacks: Bloomquist(LF), Drew(SS), Upton(RF), Young(CF), Johnson(2B), Montero(C), Roberts(3B), Branyan(1B), Kennedy(P)

Braves: Jones(3B), Prado(LF), McCann(C), Heyward(RF), Uggla(2B), McLouth(CF), Freeman(1B), Gonzalez(SS), Jurrjens(P)

Orioles: Roberts(2B), Markakis(RF), Guerrero(DH), Lee(1B), Reynolds(3B), Scott(LF), Wieters(C), Jones(CF), Hardy(SS) Matusz(P)

Red Sox: Crawford(LF), Pedroia(2B), Youkilis(3B), Gonzalez(1B), Ortiz(DH), Ellsbury(CF), Cameron(CF), Lowrie(SS), Saltalamacchia(C), Lester(P)

White Sox: Pierre(LF), Ramirez(SS), Konerko(1B), Dunn(DH), Quentin(RF), Rios(CF), Lillibridge(2B), Teahen(3B), Pierzynski(C), Buehele(P)

Cubs: Castro(SS), Byrd(CF), Ramirez(3B), Soriano(LF), Pena(1B), Soto(C), Fukudome(RF), Baker(2B), Zambrano(P)

Reds: Stubbs(CF), Phillips(2B), Votto(1B), Bruce(RF), Gomes(LF), Rolen(3B), Hanigan(C), Janish(SS), Volquez(P)

Indians: Brantley(CF), A.Cabrera(SS), Choo(RF), LaPorta(LF), Duncan(DH), Johnson(1B), Santana(C), O.Cabrera(2B), Hannahan(3B), Masterson(P)

Rockies: Fowler(CF), Helton(1B), Gonzalez(LF), Tulowitzki(SS), Smith(RF), Iannetta(C), Stewart(3B), Lopez(2B), Jimenez(P)

Tigers: Jackson(CF), Martinez(C), Cabrera(1B), Ordonez(DH), Raburn(LF), Peralta(SS), Boesch(RF), Ing3(3B), Santiago(2B), Verlander(P)

Marlins: Coghlan(CF), Infante(2B), Ramirez(SS), Stanton(RF), Buck(C), G.Sanchez(1B), Morrison(LF), Bonifacio(3B), Johnson(P)

Astros: Bourn(CF), Wallace(1B), Pence(RF), Lee(LF), Johnson(3B), Hall(2B), Towles(C), Sanchez(SS), Rodriguez(P)

Royals: Escobar(SS), Aviles(3B), Butler(DH), Francoeur(RF), Gordon(LF), Ka'aihue(1B), Cabrera(CF), Getz(2B), Treanor(C), Miner(P)

Angels: Pettit(LF), Kendrick(2B), Wells(CF), Hunter(RF), Trumbo(1B), Abreu(DH), Izturis(3B), Mathis(C), Aybar(SS), Haren(P)

Dodgers: Gwynn Jr.(LF), Furcal(SS), Ethier(RF), Kemp(CF), Uribe(3B), Loney(1B), Barajas(C), Carroll(2B), Kershaw(P)

Brewers: Weeks(2B), Kotsay(RF), Braun(LF), Fielder(1B), McGhehee(3B), Kottaras(C), Gomez(CF), Counsell(SS), Marcum(P)

Twins: Span(CF), Cuddyer(RF), Mauer(C), Morneau(1B), Young(LF), Thome(DH), Nishioka(2B), Cassilla(SS), Valencia(3B) Baker(P)

Yankees: Gardner(LF), Jeter(SS), Teixeira(1B), Rodriguez(3B), Cano(2B), Posada(DH), Swisher(RF), Granderson(CF), Martin(C), Sabathia(P)

Mets: Reyes(SS), Pagan(CF), Wright(3B), Davis(1B), Beltran(RF), Harris(LF), Thole(C), Emaus(2B), Dickey(P)

Athletics: Crisp(CF), DeJesus(RF), Matsui(DH), Willingham(LF), Suzuki(C), Barton(1B), Pennington(SS), LaRoche(3B), Ellis(2B), Cahill(P)

Phillies: Victorino(CF), Polanco(3B), Howard(1B), Francisco(LF), Rollins(SS), Ruiz(C), Valdez(2B), Mayberry Jr(RF), HalladaY(P)

Pirates: Bowker(LF), Walker(2B), McCutchen(CF), Jones(RF), Doumit(C), Overbay(1B), Alvarez(3B), Cedeno(SS), Correia(P)

Padres: Maybin(CF), Bartlett(SS), Headley(3B), Hawpe(RF), Venable(LF), Hudson(2B), Hundley(C), Cantu(1B), Harang(P)

Giants: Torres(CF), F.Sanchez(2B), Sandoval(1B), Posey(C), Schierholtz(RF), DeRosa(3B), Rowland(LF), Tejada(SS), Lincecum(P)

Mariners: Suzuki(RF), Figgins(3B), Cust(DH), Olivo(C), Smoak(1B),Bradley(LF), Langerhans(CF), Ryan(SS), Wilson(2B), Hernandez(P)

Cardinals: Theriot(SS), Freese(3B), Pujols(1B), Holliday(LF), Berkman(RF), Rasmus(CF), Greene(2B), Molina(C), Carpenter(P)

Rays: Upton(CF), Damon(LF), Longoria(3B), Ramirez(DH), Johnson(1B), Zobrist(2B), Joyce(RF), Shoppach(C), Bartlett(SS), Price(P)

Rangers: Andrus(SS), Young(DH), Hamilton(LF), Cruz(RF), Napoli(C), Kinsler(2B), Beltre(3B), Borbon(CF), German(1B) Wilson(P)

Blue Jays: Davis(LF), Escobar(SS), Bautista(RF), Lind(1B), Hill(2B), Encarnacion(3B), Snider(DH), Rivera(LF), Arencibia(C), Romero(P)

Nationals: Desmond(SS), Rodriguez(C), Zimmerman(3B), Werth(RF), Morse(LF), LaRoche(1B), Ankiel(CF), Espinosa(2B), Zimmermann(P)

[AstrosFan409]

good luck with this, like the detail with every teams opening day roster itll take a lot out of you if you keep doing that though

[mort4785]

Following!

[Doc_Brown]

April 1st-3rd; New York Mets @ Florida Marlins

Game 1(1/162) Att:38, 155



A great start to the year for the Marlins as Dickey was chased out of the game in the 4th and the Mets bullpen struggled to contain the Marlins offense, as all 9 starters took at least 1 hit of the Mets pitching. Johnson was solid in his 6.1 IP and the bullpen aside from Dunn who struggled and was tagged for 2 runs in 0.2 IP, did a good job in closing out the game.

Game 2(2/162) Att:36,190



After yesterday's performance, optimism was high in the Marlins clubhouse and after the 1st inning it had increased maybe a little too much, but Beltran homered for the Mets in the 2nd and started the fightback, Nolasco had a meltdown in the 5th as he struggled with his control and the Mets took advantage, they added 2 more runs in the 7th and even though Infante homered for us in the 8th there was nothing more we could do to change the result.

Game 3(3/162) Att:31,021



The Mets crept into an early lead and that was more than enough as Niese shut down our offense, we pulled a run back in the 7th but the Mets hit back with 2 runs in the 8th and 2 more in the 9th thanks to Coghlan dropping a fly ball, then Gee pitched 1.1 Inning and recorded his 1st Major League save, as the Mets took the series 2-1.

[Doc_Brown]

April 4 th:

Marlins News:
No roster moves or injuries as of yet. We're still waiting to hear from Waldis Joaquin regarding the minor league contract offer, we're hoping he signs it and he'll be assinged to AAA New Orleans Zephyrs, who start their season on the 7th.

Around the Horn:

Injuries around the League:
2/4 R.Brignac(Tampa Bay Rays) Strained knee 8 weeks.
3/4 J.Mauer(Minnesota Twins) Hamstring strain 6 weeks.

Ejections:
1/4 H.Pence(Houston Astros) and R.Halladay(Philadelphia Phillies) were ejected in the 6th inning, after Pence charged the mound after being hit by a Halladay fast ball, the Phillies went on to win the game 7-4. Both players have been suspended for 5 games.

Contract news:
5/4 L.Berkman signed a new deal with the St.Louis Cardinals, it's a 3 year deal(worth $15 million a year) with the first 2 years guaranteed, the 3rd year is dependent on Berkman making 550 plate apperances in 2013.

Next up we welcome the Nationals who've also got off to a 1-2 start, for a 3 game series;
Projected starters
G1:A.Sanchez VS T.Gorzelanny
G2:C.Volstad VS G.Mock
G3:J.Johnson (1-0 1.42ERA 1BB 6K) VS J.Zimmermann (0-1 12.00ERA 0BB 0K)

[dkgo]

good luck man, I tried with florida and got sacked in the middle of the second year

[Doc_Brown]

April 5th-7th; Nationals @ Marlins

Game 1(4/162)Att: 29,788



The game started slowly until the top of the 3rd, when Gorzelanny got his 1st extra base hit of his career and turned it into a triple, Zimmerman later in the inning drove in the run and the Nats were up by 1. In the 5th Buck sent one into the crowd to tie the game at 1, we had a few chances in the 6th to add to the lead but failed to take them and were then promptly punished by the Nats in the 7th as the Nats added 2 more runs to the score, their bullpen managed to see it through and Coffey recorded his 2nd save of the year.

Game 2(5/162)Att: 30,682



After yesterday's disappointment the players were urged to get off to a quick start, and after 3 innings we had a 2-0 lead, the Nationals didn't look like they were going to trouble us and they were put further out of the game when we scored 2 runs in the 4th and 5th, Zimmermann in this start at least managed to last longer than his 1st start of the year, Volstad was going for a CG but in the 9th we pulled him with his pitch count a little high and this early in the season we didn't want to risk anything. Coghlan was a home run shy of the cycle and it would have been 1 of the natural variety.

Game 3(6/162)Att: 30,193



The Nationals were behind the 8-ball in the 1st as Mock was chased out of the game in the 1st after giving up 5 runs on 4 hits, from then on it was damage control for their bullpen. Johnson again pitched another solid 6 innings and Murphy got his 1st hit and home run for us, Ramirez also got his 1st home run of the year and for the Nationals their expensive free agent signing got his 1st home run of the year.

[md5423]

Nice Job! I can't even imagine how long it must have taken you to write out all the lineups and contract info for your players!

[Doc_Brown]

April 8th:

Marlins News:
No major news, everyone is healthy and no roster moves have been made. We're still waiting to hear back from Waldis Joaquin about the minor league deal offered if we haven't heard back by the 10th then we'll cancel the offer. We've headed out on the road for the 1st time this season for a 9 game/ 3 series trip starting in Houston.

Around the horn:

Injuries around the League:
4/5 M.Ramirez(Tampa Bay Rays) is out for 5 weeks with a sprained ankle.
4/7 N.Cruz(Texas Rangers) is out for 7 months with a broken knee cap, it's a big blow for Texas who were hoping for another good offensive year from Cruz.

Good Performances:
4/5 R.Howard(Philadelphia Phillies) hit 3 home runs in a 7-6 loss vs the New York Mets.

Contract news:
4/6 M.Buehrle(Chicago White Sox) signs a new 3 year extension with the White Sox in a 3 year deal @$15 million a year, the contract also contains a $480,000 bonus if Buehrle wins the Cy Young Award.


Next up we start our 9 game road trip with a series vs the Houston Astros
,who find themselves in last place of the NL Central with an 0-6 record;
the projected starters are
G1:R.Nolasco (0-1 11.57ERA 3BB 6K) Vs B.Myers (0-0 3.86ERA 1BB 4K)
G2:J.Vazquez (0-1 4.91ERA 2BB 4K) Vs B.Norris (0-1 22.50ERA 2BB 0K)
G3:A.Sanchez (0-1 4.26ERA 1BB 9K) Vs N.Figueroa (0-0 2.57ERA 2BB 4K)

[Doc_Brown]

April 8th-10th

Game 1(7/162) Att:40,724



The Astros were quick out of the gate and were out to show that their 0-6 start was nothing more than a blip. Pence and Wallace helped the Astros build a lead and until the 9th inning it looked like they would seal their 1st win of the year, but Lyon blew his 2nd save of the year and the Marlins took a 1 run lead into the bottom of the 9th, we just needed to Nunez to get wrap up the bottom of the 9th with no drama but he give up a triple to the 1st hitter he faced and the Astros tied it up so the game went into extra innings, luckily for us Morrison hit his 1st homer of the year and scored us 3 much needed runs, Dunn came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th and although he had a few guys on base he hels on to record his 1st career save.

Game 2(8/162) Att: 36,811



The Astros got out to an early lead and Norris pitched 6 solid innings and looked in no trouble whatsoever, but in the 7th the Marlins finally clicked and with the help of Stanton's 2nd homer of the year we tied it up at 3-3, but the Astros picked up a run in the bottom of the 7th and their bullpen managed to see it through as they claimed their 1st win of the year.

Game 3(9/162) Att: 35,847



Wallace bagged his 2nd homer of the series and 3rd of the year in the 1st inning, the game was tied in the 4th and we then took a 1 run lead in the 6th, Sanchez pitched a good game, but the Astros refused to be beaten and tied it up in the bottom of the 8th, again lady luck was with us as we added a run in the top of the 9th and this time Numez came in and got the job done to claim his 1st save of the year.

[Doc_Brown]

April 11th:

Marlins News:
4/9 Waldis Joaquin finally signed his minor league deal and reported to AAA New Orleans Zephyrs. Aside from 2 minor leaguers having to go on the DL there's nothing else to report concerning the Marlins.

Around the horn:

Injuries around the League:
4/11 the Chicago White Sox will be without the services of B.Lillibridge for 6 weeks, the 2B is suffering from a torn abdominal muscle.

Awards:
11/4
J.Bautista(Toronto Blue Jays) is the AL hitter of the week, he went 11 for 24(.458) with 5 home runs and 13RBI's
T.Tulowitzki(Colorad Rockies) is the NL hitter of the week, he went 12-23(.522) with 4 home runs and 10RBI's

Next up for us a 3 game set Vs the Braves, who currently sit 2nd in the NL East with a 6-4 record and are 1 game behind the division leading New York Mets.
The projected starters are;
G1:C.Volstad (1-0 0.00ERA 4BB 7K) Vs B.Beach (0-1 8.44ERA 2BB 9K
G2:J.Johnson (2-0 2.19ERA 2BB 15K) Vs J.Jurrjens (2-1 2.87ERA 6BB 15K)
G3:R.Nolasco (0-1 7.59ERA 3BB 14K) Vs T.Hanson (1-0 1.93ERA 3BB 13K)