tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post833398661466898757..comments2023-04-11T05:06:17.539-04:00Comments on The South Florida Fan Blog: Marlins Dream Team ContinuedASpongehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13039959831914151733noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-59029809634259736552008-03-28T15:41:00.000-04:002008-03-28T15:41:00.000-04:00When I made the list, I was thinking only of offen...When I made the list, I was thinking only of offense. I completely agree with you guys about the defensive lapses.<BR/><BR/>If defense were taken into account, I would go with Lee over Conine at 1B and move Cabrera to LF. Lowell would take 3B and Cliff Floyd would become a VERY strong option off the bench.<BR/><BR/>Despite Renteria's superior defense, I would still keep Hanley there (just my opinion). His season was so incredible last year that he can't be left out.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of putting together an all-defense dream team for my next piece. Maybe you guys will find that interesting too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for commenting. I really appreciate it.ASpongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039959831914151733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-67338878789255966852008-03-28T13:50:00.000-04:002008-03-28T13:50:00.000-04:00Great analysis. I would consider Lee over Conine ...Great analysis. I would consider Lee over Conine for defense too. In fact, your starting infield (other than Castillo) is not the best defensive lineup.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-25834881044236198502008-03-28T11:58:00.000-04:002008-03-28T11:58:00.000-04:00I like the list, simple and by the numbers.I doesn...I like the list, simple and by the numbers.<BR/><BR/>I doesn't take defense into account though, since you would have the two most error-prone defenders in Cabrera and Ramirez on the left side. I love them, but cmon, you gotta consider Renteria over Hanley just for the defense, and Lowell over Cabrera also for the Gold Glove.<BR/><BR/>120 wins though? I doubt it. recall that in both WS wins they were under 100 wins, but caught lightning in a bottle.<BR/><BR/>I would see you use the numbers to try to figure the wins and losses using VORP or some similar measures. <BR/><BR/>I have always wondered how the Marlins would have done defending their title if the 1998 team had been retained. You know, use their 1998 numbers compare it with the 1997 numbers, and decide if they would have had more wins, had enough to get the wildcard, and that would give us an idea if Huizenga REALLY blew a chance at a dynasty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-24481987893382332162008-03-28T10:45:00.000-04:002008-03-28T10:45:00.000-04:00some of you are getting caught up in the names..ju...some of you are getting caught up in the names..<BR/><BR/>just look at those numbers<BR/><BR/>who cares if it's Vic Darensbourg or Conine over DLee, it's the numbers that countMatt Birnbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740149255056425596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-14854972408470301612008-03-28T02:16:00.000-04:002008-03-28T02:16:00.000-04:00I know Conine is Mr. Marlin and all, but picking h...I know Conine is Mr. Marlin and all, but picking him over Lee is crazy. Other than that, looks good. Amazing how many good closers the Marlins have had in such a short time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-64159869903312446902008-03-27T22:56:00.000-04:002008-03-27T22:56:00.000-04:00Leaving Bobby Bonilla off this team is absurd. He ...Leaving Bobby Bonilla off this team is absurd. He was the heart and soul of the 1997 Marlins, and everyone knows it.<BR/><BR/>Who is your manager? Jim Leyland in 1997? Jack McKeon in 2003? Gotta be Leyland since he was there for the full season. <BR/><BR/>You should also do an all-time team, without reference to particular seasons. And Charlie Hough should be on it.PhilWahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783010950057305642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-57779585067757568632008-03-27T22:45:00.000-04:002008-03-27T22:45:00.000-04:00Actually that's a huge myth. Everyone thinks the ...Actually that's a huge myth. Everyone thinks the Marlins bought a championship in 1997, but they acquired most of them in 1996. Kevin Brown and Al Leiter were both '96 holdovers. The three real pickups were Alex Fernandez (who didn't pitch past Game 2 of the NLCS, btw), Moises Alou, and Bobby Bonilla.<BR/><BR/>Every team signs 3 FAs a year. The Marlins won on smart signings and a farm that included Charles Johnson, Edgar Renteria, Livan Hernandez, and Tony Saunders. The Marlins DID NOT BUY A CHAMPIONSHIPASpongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039959831914151733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-41765059959970417532008-03-27T22:38:00.000-04:002008-03-27T22:38:00.000-04:00Why are there so few people from '97 on here? I s...Why are there so few people from '97 on here? I seem to recall that the '97 team was pretty much a motley crew of hired hands that were all really good. Where are they on here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-50260093441322900142008-03-27T21:10:00.000-04:002008-03-27T21:10:00.000-04:00I saw Armando close out game 161 at the tail end o...I saw Armando close out game 161 at the tail end of his amazing 2004 (against the Phillies) and despite his great year had no faith in him. I think he loaded the bases and got out of it in typical fashion.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623844161319268529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-42892995587142122432008-03-27T20:35:00.000-04:002008-03-27T20:35:00.000-04:00its too bad they weren't able to hold on to any of...its too bad they weren't able to hold on to any of those guys.. although if all goes to plan, Hanley Ramirez will win a world series in 2010, then end up on the yankeesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-36857343655355711952008-03-27T18:05:00.000-04:002008-03-27T18:05:00.000-04:00Marlins Fan,I thought the same thing about Darensb...Marlins Fan,<BR/><BR/>I thought the same thing about Darensbourg, but there really weren't any better choices. Taylor Tankersley in 2006 was a possibility, but he wasn't especially good versus lefties. Other candidates were Dennis Cook and Armando Almanza.ASpongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039959831914151733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-70285609797300194282008-03-27T18:03:00.000-04:002008-03-27T18:03:00.000-04:00How does Vic Darensbourg make it onto this team? ...How does Vic Darensbourg make it onto this team? Is he really the best lefty reliever the Marlins have ever had? I find that hard to believe. If he is, I'd just drop the lefty specialist altogether (that's what the Marlins did in the 2003 WS).<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, pretty good job. Amazing how good Todd Jones and Kevin Millar were.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530558882644641875.post-84518438227188250252008-03-27T17:38:00.000-04:002008-03-27T17:38:00.000-04:00I had no idea Benitez had such a good year in 2004...I had no idea Benitez had such a good year in 2004. I just assumed he must have always been terrible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847923570498297300noreply@blogger.com