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KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Frayed Knot Apr 24 2014 07:14 PM

Despite the Marlins being a division rival, I don’t really know the them too well. What I do know * Giancarlo Stanton & Jose Fernandez are REAL good - although we’re going to miss Fernandez in this series * somehow this year’s Marlins are 2nd in the NL in RS/G after not just being dead last in 2013 but so bad that they were behind the team in 14th place (Cubs) by the length of a Giancarlo Stanton HR (more than 1/2 R/G) * Erratic team so far in 2014: Won 5 of first 6, then lost 8 straight, then followed that by winning 4 of 5 * Just finished up losing 2 of 3 during a tough series in Atlanta: a 1-0 win via a 2-hit, 14-K game by Fernandez was sandwiched in between a 4-2 loss as the result of a 10th inning 2R HR by Evan Gattis, and a 3-1 loss due to an 8th inning 2R PH 2B by Evan Gattis * They got to enjoy a a Thursday off in NYC while the Mets & Cards were finishing up their business So what else do I need to know??

Edgy MD Apr 24 2014 08:44 PM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

I thought this was my baby. Um, Jose Fernandez is really good. We're gonna miss him. But not miss him, you know?

seawolf17 Apr 25 2014 04:08 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Tom Koehler goes Sunday.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 25 2014 05:34 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

seawolf17 wrote: Tom Koehler goes Sunday. We're gonna beat the shit out of this poorly educated guy, whoever he is.

Frayed Knot Apr 25 2014 06:19 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Edgy MD wrote: I thought this was my baby. I thought we had talked about in-division opponents all being group projects due to the volume of them, but if you want to take this one and run with it, go for it. I was merely attempting to kick things off by pointing out that I DON'T know much about them.

Edgy MD Apr 25 2014 07:13 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

OK, let's try it this way: What they got, they got a catcher name-a "Salty"! Supposed to be an all-star but predictions turned out faulty! He's got a bunch of walks and he's hitting kind of decent! But he's probably not as good as what he's done for them of recent! His thoughts have been in Boston, but he's playing where he comes from! A chance to go back home, well then you take that chance, you dum-dum! He grew up in Palm Beach and now he's playing for Miami! The park has lots of seating for his Papi and his Mami! [fimg=350]http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/654*368/186401714.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=350]http://msn.foxsports.com/content/dam/fsdigital/RSN/Florida/2014/3/6/030614-fsf-mlb-miami-marlins-jarrod-saltalamacchia-PI.jpg[/fimg]

Edgy MD Apr 25 2014 07:40 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Stick with the nineties vein. [fimg=400]http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00800/08-05-2009-681_800398a.jpg[/fimg] They were down on their firstbaseman Staring at this yellow-shirted guy Garrett Jones struck up a conversation at the winter meetings He took grounders while his agent made a pitch He's suddenly beautiful And the Fish need something beautiful Convinced themselves he was beautiful Last year's numbers should be a warning Sha la la la la la la la yeah.. uh huh, yeah... Shut up, Maria! Garrett Jones is a disciple of the Ultimate Warrior He plays full-throttle, Mr. Jones Believe in him Fish believe in anything 'Cause the Fish they want a fan base who believes Yeah... Mr. Jones and me Tell each other fairy tales And we stare at the scouts from better teams "He's looking at you. Ah, no, no, he's looking at me." Dreaming now of the bright lights While living down in the barrio When Pittsburgh doesn't you You sure can't be a Yankee [fimg=350]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/IMG_7071_Garrett_Jones.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=300]http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2014/02/20/19/41/qDOH3.St.56.jpeg[/fimg]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 25 2014 07:47 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

At second base they have a guy called Derek Deitrich He keeps this up one day he's gonna be rich His OPS is now over a thousand admiring the view from the top of Marlin Mountain doncha know doncha know doncha know now Second baseman hitting like Robbie Cano now

Edgy MD Apr 25 2014 11:49 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Here we are now! It's McGeehee! Jerky retread! From Milwaukee! Playing third base! For Miami! Hit .280! Wonky hammy! Lost my power! Which is vital! Played in Nippon! Won a title! YEAH! [fimg=300]http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Casey+McGehee+Pittsburgh+Pirates+v+Milwaukee+r-O85pu12G3l.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=300]http://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/kevin-youkilis-japan.jpg?w=1000[/fimg] [fimg=300]http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/03/16/sports/DOG-KEPNER-2/DOG-KEPNER-2-articleLarge.jpg[/fimg]

Frayed Knot Apr 25 2014 02:34 PM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Pitching Match-ups Friday - 7:10 Henderson Alvarez (24 y/o) - Zack Wheeler Alvarez is part of the contingent that came in from Toronto in the big Jose Reyes/Josh Johnson deal. He's coming off a terrific start vs Seattle (a CG 2-hitter), but his other three starts this year were nothing to write home about: 14-2/3, 25 Hits, 12 Runs (7 earned) Saturday - 7:10 (Gee, and no one's coming to our games because it's so cold!!) Kevin Slowey (30) - Jennry Mejia Also a former Blue Jay, although Slowey came to Florida via a one-year deal as a FA prior to 2013 after missing off a 2012, and then re-upped w/the Fish again this off-season. This will be his 2nd start of the year to go with 4 relief outings. Sunday - 1:10 Tom Kohler (27) - Dillon Gee New Rochelle HS and Stonybrook U product is off to a good start this season: 2-1 in 4 starts; 2.13 ERA; 1.05 WHiP

Zvon Apr 25 2014 05:06 PM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

I enjoy the KTE work by you bums As usual I give it a big two thumbs up.

batmagadanleadoff Apr 25 2014 05:11 PM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

Edgy MD wrote: Um, Jose Fernandez is really good. We're gonna miss him. But not miss him, you know? Not me. I wish Fernandez was pitching this series. Especially since I don't expect these Mets to win half their games anyways. If Fernandez pitched, then maybe I'd watch a whole game. In fact, if Fernandez pitched, I'd even pay to see that Mets game in person.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 25 2014 05:37 PM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

No, no, he don't walk The English, he don't talk Look for power, you look in the wrong place But the glove on this Cubano! And, ho, this boy can throw Got range like Maytag, but yo, He can't steal a base Here comes the Adeiny, shortstopper Cuba's Hechevarria, shortstopper Excuse the slappy-battiness, shortstopper You can't walk off the isle, shortstopper

d'Kong76 Apr 27 2014 08:19 AM Re: KTE -- Marlins -- 4/25-27

The Miami Marlins were tied for the worst road record in the majors last year, and so far they're the sole owners of that dubious distinction in 2014. A comeback victory may have them feeling they can change that. A day after the Marlins completed an impressive rally, Tom Koehler looks to continue his strong start and help Miami win its first road series of the season Sunday against the New York Mets. Miami (11-13) finished at the bottom of the NL East at 62-100 last year, partly due to a 26-55 mark on the road. The Marlins have been even worse on the road so far in 2014, dropping nine of 11. They seemed headed for another road defeat Saturday, but a five-run sixth inning combined with a homer from Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the 10th gave them a 7-6 win. "We haven't felt the pressure of, 'Hey, we're on the road, we're out of this,'" Saltalamacchia told the team's official website. "We haven't felt that, which is a good thing for this team. We keep battling. We've been swinging the bats real well." The Marlins, though, are hitting .223 while averaging 2.9 runs on the road compared to .293 and 5.8 at home. Koehler (2-1, 2.13 ERA) is surely aware of that difference. The right-hander has been backed by 18 total runs in his victories -- both at home -- but has received just two in his other two outings, which resulted in road defeats for Miami. That was the case again Monday, when Koehler allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings while not getting a decision in a 4-2 loss at Atlanta. "He gave us exactly what we needed," manager Mike Redmond said of Koehler, who's limited opponents to a .198 average. "We needed a good start, and he gave it to us. ... It was a great effort for him, and we weren't able to get him the win. He deserved it." Poor run support is precisely why Koehler is just 1-1 in seven games -- four starts -- against the Mets. A Bronx native who attended nearby Stony Brook, Koehler has been backed by seven total runs in those meetings, undermining his 2.35 ERA and 18 consecutive scoreless innings over his last three starts. He held the Mets (13-11) to just three hits in eight innings of a 1-0 win at Citi FIeld on Sept. 15. New York will counter with Dillon Gee (1-1, 3.58), who can empathize with Koehler's lack of support. The right-hander only allowed two runs in the fourth inning before leaving after the sixth Tuesday, but he was charged with the 3-0 loss to St. Louis. "I was happy with the way I limited the damage in that inning," Gee said of getting out of the jam by getting the final two outs with runners on second and third. "That could have gotten pretty ugly, and in the past it has. I think it was a big step for me." Gee is 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA in four career starts against the Marlins, going 1-0 in two home meetings while holding them to one run while fanning 14 batters in 13 1/3 innings. Bobby Abreu will try to build on his two-run homer from Saturday, his first in the majors since 2012. (STATS LLC and AP)