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January 3rd, 2008

As Usual, It Sucks to Be a Marlins Fan

The lead from this article is classic:
Even after signing Jose Castillo on Christmas Eve, the Marlins may not be done giving themselves third base options.
Only in Miami, where the Marlins’ owner has trained his team’s “fans” to expect nothing and like it, could this even be in doubt. Castillo hit .244/.270/.335 for the Pirates in […]

By Geoff Young -- 6 comments

August 9th, 2007

Two Great Pitching Matchups for Thursday

Another day, another slate of games…
American League

Devil Rays at Tigers, 10:05 a.m. PT — Yeah, the Rays are a crap team going nowhere fast, but they have some terrific young talent, and Scott Kazmir vs Jeremy Bonderman is a fun pitching matchup.

National League

Braves at Mets, 9:10 a.m. PT — As was the case on Wednesday […]

By Geoff Young -- 2 comments

June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Devil Rays Take Price with First Pick

Vitals

Name: David Price
Throws: Left

Pos: LHP
Bats: Left

Height: 6′5″
DOB: 26 Aug 85

Weight: 215 lbs
School: Vanderbilt

In a move that surprised exactly no-one, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have selected Vanderbilt left-hander David Price with the first pick overall in the 2007 MLB draft. According to Baseball America, “his feel for pitching and power stuff from the left side […]

By Geoff Young -- 1 comment