guy just could never get healthy Athletics righty Henderson Alvarez will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery, MLB.com’s Jane Lee reports (Twitter links). It’s not yet clear what kind of time he’ll require to recover, as that will be dependent in part upon what needs to be fixed during the procedure. It was clear already that Alvarez wouldn’t throw in 2016, but the news nevertheless represents another rough blow. The 26-year-old never quite made it onto the hill for the A’s this year despite coming tantalizingly close during his rehab work. Alvarez did log 33 frames in the minors during his DL stint, which is more than he managed in 2015 for the Marlins. The shoulder surgery that ended his season then also led to a non-tender from Miami, with the A’s scooping Alvarez up for $4.25MM over the winter. Unfortunately for both player and team, the bounceback effort fell short. While the results of the surgery will obviously play a significant role in determining Alvarez’s future, it already seems fair to expect that Oakland will not tender him a contract entering his final year of arbitration eligibility.
Tobin made a bet that he'd literally eat a crow if Yelich hit 20 HRs this season. Hit his 20th last night. I didn't know either. Had to go to Tobin's page to figure it out.
Words can't describe the amount of hurt I feel. I loved being able to watch and cheer for someone who came from the same place as my grandparents. I knew it would never last forever because it's the Marlins and he would have eventually been traded, but now I can't get the image of his mom and grandmother out of my head. Feel so bad for them
Sorry guys. Loved watching him pitch so this suck but he was your guy so I can't imagine. Damn he was so much fun.
Woke up, was in shock, then cried when I remembered how fun he was as a player Enjoy your time on here guys, all shit aside it's not a given
I'm so fucking sad right now. He was a pure joy to watch..... Feel so awful for his family and teammates. RIP Jose
Won't post the pic of the text convo for fear of it ending up in Twitter, but cousin who is a firefighter got a text from the crew who picked up the bodies. Gruesome shit. None of the 3 ever had a chance and died instantly. Won't go into detail unless you guys want/need the info
i think we get the gist of it and i really would probably rather not think of how bad it really was. i saw the jagged, sharp rocks.
At this point just trade everyone and start over. Farm sucks and MLB team isn't good enough to win anything and no free agents going to come here
• Our Clark Spencer and I were both told that former Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has been receiving strong consideration for the team’s third-base coaching job. Gonzalez, liked and respected around baseball, didn’t burn his bridges when he left. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/s...y-jackson/article107253022.html#storylink=cpy
Florida Panthers will wear Jose Fernandez jerseys, honor star pitcher pregame By: Andy Slater Jose Fernandez was well liked by many people in South Florida including the entire Florida Panthers organization. I've learned that all players on the Panthers will wear a No. 16 Fernandez jersey during pre-game warmups at their season opener on Thursday night. Also to show their appreciation for the late Marlins star pitcher, the team will wear No. 16 helmet stickers. Fernandez went to his first Panthers game last season and dropped the puck. The Panthers will also have a special guest for the tribute Thursday night, I've been told. Fernandez was tragically killed, along with two other young men, Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivera, on Sept. 25 in a boat crash in Miami Beach. The crash is still under investigation. Faceoff against the New Jersey Devils at the BB&T Center Thursday night is set for 7:30 p.m. Follow @AndySlater on Twitter (Photo: Florida Panthers, Sun-Sentinel)[/COLOR]
Jose Fernandez’s mom thanks Miami fans:‘I’ve been sustained by your love for my son’ i BY MARITZA GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST REDDIT PRINT ORDER REPRINT OF THIS STORY Maritza Gómez Fernández, mother of late Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández, sent the following opinion piece to the Miami Herald Editorial Board. José Fernández is my only child. I shared him with an entire community who also loved him. My pain is profound. I know yours is, too. You loved him like a son, grandson, brother and friend; even those who never met him. You valued him as a baseball star, but regarded him as one among you. Thanks to this great country that welcomed us, my son achieved his dream of reaching Major League Baseball and becoming a U.S. citizen. He never stopped loving Cuba deeply, but the United States was an inspiration for him. I’ve been sustained by your love for my son. As his mother, thank you for that blessing. On behalf of my family, especially my mother, thank you for your prayers for him, Maria, and my granddaughter in her womb. I want to thank the community for supporting us in this, the most difficult moment of our lives. The love we’ve received helps us cope with this harsh reality. I want to thank his Marlins family, Jeffrey Loria, David Samson, Michael Hill, his coaches, trainers and teammates over the years. I also want to thank his agent, Scott Boras. The moments he shared with all of you filled him with joy. At the Marlins, his dreams were highlighted and others were reached. It was there where he interacted with fans, offered his smile, and his joy for baseball. Fans say goodbye as Jose Fernandez funeral procession leaves Marlins Park Fans react to the death of Jose Fernandez during the funeral procession for the Marlins' pitcher on Sept. 28, 2016 Jose Iglesias El Nuevo Herald My son was always thinking about how to help others. He had passion for helping children with cancer through Live Like Bella. He loved to engage with young people and inspire their future. He shared moments with Sabrina, a young lady with Down syndrome, to bring a smile to her face. He spent time with the older generation to connect with his roots. Amidst this nightmare, I thank God that my son, though young, left a real mark on this community, and you left one on him. In the most inconsolable moments, in disbelief for what occurred, came the solemn procession on the streets of Miami. Along that difficult route, I saw the love at theballpark from Marlins players and employees, and the community. I felt strength from the blessing at La Ermita, a sacred place for Cubans. I saw people on the sidewalks; the Cuban coffee salute at La Carreta, where the flags of Cuba and the United States were presented as symbols of my son’s patriotism. And, in a deeply profound moment for our family, I witnessed thousands visit St. Brendan’s to pay their respects. Our comfort that night was everyone’s expression of love. It gave us strength. I also want to thank the Marlins, local authorities, the Miami-Dade Police and City of Miami Police Departments, St. Brendan’s, the clergy, musicians and choir, the media, and all who worked to offer my son a beautiful farewell. I want to thank Caballero Rivero Funeral Home and all who sent flowers and contributions to JDF16 Foundation. I want to thank MLB for all the tributes for my son. I ask now for your continued prayers and that we all continue to pray for Emilio and Eduardo, and their loved ones. They have also suffered greatly. Please pray for Maria and Penelope. And, a final request on behalf of my family: Live out the legacy of my son, José Fernández. Laugh like he did. Live joyfully the way he did. And I ask every little and major leaguer alike to enjoy the game the way he did. Let us continue to love Cuba and the United States as he did. Thank you for loving him, not forgetting him, and keeping his legacy alive. My dearest son, thank you for being the best gift God gave me. Thank you for the kindheartedness you offered the community. Thank you for offering them your smile. I know that from Heaven you see how much everyone appreciated it. MARITZA GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ IS THE MOTHER OF JOSÉ FERNÁNDEZ.
Source: Fredi could return to Marlins as 3B coach Miami bench coach Wallach in mix for Rockies' managerial opening As Marlins manager from 2007-10, Fredi Gonzalez compiled a 276-279 record. (Getty Images) By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com | @JoeFrisaro | 11:37 AM ET MIAMI -- The Marlins are moving towards bringing back Fredi Gonzalez at a time when Tim Wallach is drawing interest from the Rockies as a managerial candidate. According to sources, Gonzalez, the former Braves and Marlins manager, has become a clear frontrunner to join Miami manager Don Mattingly's staff as third-base coach. Nothing is official, but talks between the Marlins and Gonzalez have been on-going for weeks. Wallach, meanwhile, has been a mainstay on Mattingly's staffs since 2011. Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish was the first to report the Rockies' interest in Wallach. Gonzalez, 52, managed the Marlins from 2007-10, and he posted a 276-279 record before being dismissed in May 2010. He managed the Braves from 2011-16, compiling a 434-413 record before being replaced this past May. Gonzalez was a third-base coach in Atlanta on Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox's staff. Wallach, meanwhile, is in the mix to replace Walt Weiss, who was at the helm in Colorado from 2013-16. The 59-year-old Wallach has been a constant with Mattingly, first with the Dodgers, and then in 2016 with the Marlins. From 2011-13, Wallach was the Dodgers' third-base coach, before becoming bench coach in '14 -- a position he held the past three seasons with Los Angeles and Miami. When Mattingly joined the Marlins as manager in 2016, one of his top priorities was to hire Wallach. A five-time All-Star during his 17-year big league career, Wallach managed the Dodgers' Triple-A Albuquerque affiliate in 2009-10. Wherever he's been, Wallach has been highly respected for his professionalism and calm demeanor and praised for his preparation. If Wallach leaves, the Marlins would have another coaching vacancy to fill. On Oct. 3, the day after the regular season ended, Miami decided not to bring back hitting coach Barry Bonds, third-base coach Lenny Harris and bullpen coach Reid Cornelius. Besides potentially bringing back Gonzalez, the Marlins also have had interest in Mike Pagliarulo for one of two hitting-coach spots. Arnie Beyeler, who managed at Triple-A New Orleans, is another candidate to be on the 2017 staff.
Miami Marlins interested in Greg Holland Holland could be a bullpen option for the Marlins. by Dylan Goldman Nov 7, 2016, 8:14pm EST TWEET SHARE PIN REC Photo: Associated Press Former Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland held a showcase workout on Monday at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The Miami Marlins were one of at least 15 teams to attend Holland’s workout, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman. Miami is considered to be one of the teams with the most interest along with the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox. Kansas City chose to non-tender Holland last offseason, and he never signed with a team. He hasn’t been on the mound since September 18, 2015, when he allowed two runs in a loss to the Detroit Tigers. Holland had Tommy John surgery a month later, which kept him out for the entire 2016 season. Holland, 31, was part of a lethal bullpen trio with Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis during Kansas City’s back-to-back World Series’ appearances in 2014 and 2015. Holland is a two-time All-Star (2013, 2014) who debuted with the Royals in 2010. He has 145 saves and 430 strikeouts in 319.2 innings pitched. Holland has a career ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.12. He had 125 saves in the last three seasons for the Royals. Holland also won the Mariano Rivera Award in 2014, which honors the best reliever in each league. Miami will likely need help in the bullpen, especially after they declined Fernando Rodney’s option, making him a free agent. Miami used A.J. Ramos as its closer for most of the season, but Holland could still be a potential replacement for Rodney.
Heyman is saying we are targeting LAD closer Kenley Jansen and are hoping to make a "super pen" to take eat innings since our rotation is shit could cost probably more than we gave Chen last year
I feel like every year there is a splash free agent the Marlins attempt to make a run at and then fall out of the race almost immediately.
well yeah we are a small market team but honesty we've been a disaster when we open the checkbooks for free agents Chen, Salty, that SD closer, Reyes..
I know the fish are a small market team. but at the same time it's kind of annoying that this story repeats itself every year and people expect the fans to believe it. Common factor of most of those FA signings, Loria.
Just feel as if every time we decided to go against the norm and whip out the checkbook for FA's it blows up in our faces
so it seems the marlins are all in on signing one of these closers. which would you rather have? Chapman who doesn't cost anything draft pick wise but has domestic violence issues, and is "28" or Jansen who costs the 14th overall pick, has no off field issues and is "29"?