There are so many positive things to say about this week's shocking series sweep of the Diamondbacks. I'm almost at a loss for words...but I found a few. Here are 10 things to be excited about if you're a Marlins fan:
1. The combined record of the three Diamondbacks pitchers (Owings, Webb, and Haren) was 19-3 coming into the series. Now? 19-6. Wow!
2. At 8 over .500, the Marlins have regained their stride after showing signs of decline.
3. The Marlins won all three games, despite missing Scott Olsen. He goes tonight.
4. Andrew Miller is becoming fantastic. I know, it's amazing. He's throwing fireballs out there and is being referred to as "the ace of the staff" by some.
5. The national media is fully on board now. While many doubt the Marlins' ability to stay the course, they've become, as Tim Kurkjian said, "the most exciting story in the National League."
6. Ricky Nolasco is molding into that solid third starter the Fish have desperately needed...oh wait, fourth starter if Andrew Miller's suddenly the ace.
7. You'll never hear anything again about the Marlins beating up on bad teams.
8. All this was done without Josh Willingham, who was having an All-star level season.
9. It happened with Hanley Ramirez in one of the worst slumps of his career.
10. A torrid Matt Treanor is now the starter...thankfully!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Marlins On Top of the World
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Remember when we were in first place after twenty-something games, and people said it wouldn't last too much longer? Forty-six games and counting, who is still basking in the sunlight of first place?
I know. Even the Phillies fans are starting to take notice. The Marlins are finally being taken seriously.
Goooooooo MATT!
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