Carlos Zambrano's new beginning is just getting started, and the big right-hander cannot wait to make the most of his opportunity.
Via Sun Sentinel
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February 17, 2012
Hanley Ramirez felt strongly enough about a negative write-up in the Dominican newspaper “Hoy” to fire off a response on Twitter.
Franklin Mirabal in what appears to be an opinion piece writes that Ramirez’s friendship with Jose Reyes inevitably will be damaged. Ramirez is moving to third base to accommodate Reyes, who the Marlins signed to a $106 million contract...
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February 17, 2012
Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez doesn’t sound all that disappointed about not landing a multi-year deal, and probably for good reason. Sure, the security would have been nice, but he’s fresh off beating the Marlins in arbitration and landing the largest ever award ($8 million) given to a starting pitcher.
“Everybody thought they were going to say a lot of things...
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February 16, 2012
The Miami Marlins signed marquee free agent shortstop Jose Reyes with the intention of moving the team’s incumbent star, Hanley Ramirez, to third base. While it all sounded well and good, as new manager Ozzie Guillen figured that signing Reyes gave the Marlins a better chance to win and fill the seats, Ramirez is reportedly still not yet on board with changing positions.
The...
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February 15, 2012
As Spring Training rapidly approaches and speculation surrounding the future of baseball’s brightest prospects spreads like wildfire, The Golden Sombrero will highlight some of the notable and intriguing Spring Training invitees from each organization.
Kyle Skipworth, C: Selected 6th overall by the Marlins in the 2008 draft, it’s hard not be optimistic about a 6-foot-4, left...
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February 16, 2012
A lot of columnists may grow scorned when their favorite team misses out on a big name free agent. They will comment on how that player would falter anyway, and flip completely when they had hope of a signing.
Oakland Athletics CF Yoenis Cespedes surprised the world of baseball when he was scooped up by the Oakland Athletics in a last second deal. All directions pointed directly...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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February 15, 2012
In order for the Miami Marlins to be successful with their new manager in their new stadium, they will need Hanley Ramirez to be on board with his change of position. Ramirez is a shortstop. He has also been the Marlins best player for quite a few years. Now that Jose Reyes has come in and taken his position, you can understand why Hanley may feel a bit insulted. While there have...
Via Mets Chronicle
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February 16, 2012
Dan Martin of the NY Post caught up with Jose Reyes who said he's come to grips with the way his days with the Mets came to an end, but it's still tough for him to take.
"I understand it's a tough situation for the organization," said Reyes, who signed a six-year free-agent contract with the Marlins in December after the cash-strapped Mets decided they couldn...
Via Mets Merized Online
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February 17, 2012
In this video by the Sun Sentinal, Jose Reyes is talks to reporters about David Wright as well as the contract situation with the Mets. Towards the end of the interview Jose goes on to say, “Hopefully the [the Mets] win a lot of games”.
After reading some of the comments in Joe’s post, I figured I would post this little quote by Jose so I could add in my two cents...
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February 17, 2012
MESA, Ariz. — Among the pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training Saturday for the Cubs, you won’t find any C.J. Wilsons, Mark Buehrles or any other big-ticket free agents. Or Carlos Zambrano, for that matter. In fact, the Cubs are spending more money this season ($15.3 million) to make sure Carlos Zambrano pitches somewhere else (Miami) than they are on any one other...
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February 16, 2012
Here’s something you may have missed on MLB.com, but originally featured in the NY Post.
As Jose Reyes prepares for his first Spring Training as a Marlin, the former Mets shortstop told the New York Post he’s still a bit hurt that the Mets didn’t offer him a contract.
“I understand it’s a tough situation for the organization,” Reyes told the Post...
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February 15, 2012
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