Remember that Marlins-Blue Jays trade from 2012? Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Alex Anthopoulos was looking to make a trade to turn Toronto into a playoff contender. Following a 73–89 record and finishing fourth in the AL East, the Blue Jays needed work. With budding stars like José Bautista and Edwin Encarnación, Anthopoulos sought complementary players to boost the … [Read more...] about Marlins-Blue Jays Blockbuster Trade, Ten Years Later
2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers
Who the 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP Should Be: The Numbers MLB Network announced the awards finalists — the top three vote-getters in each league’s award category — Monday night, November 7. As happens every year, the finalists generated lots of discussion. A big point of contention, as usual, came over the definition of “valuable,” with many saying that a player can’t be valuable … [Read more...] about 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers
Skip Schumaker Hired to Helm Marlins
Skip Schumaker Hired as Marlins Manager The Miami Marlins named Skip Schumaker their new manager, the 16th in franchise history. Schumaker, a former player, will succeed the club’s longest-tenured skipper Don Mattingly, who managed Miami for seven seasons. We got our Skip. Let’s get it started, @SSchumaker55. #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/7sBliUugS8 — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) … [Read more...] about Skip Schumaker Hired to Helm Marlins
NL Cy Young Award: Sandy Alcantara Should Be Unanimous Winner
The NL Cy Young Award winner is less than a month away. While the finalists have yet to be revealed, there are different heavy favorites for the Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Cy Young Awards. Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara should win the Cy Young Award unanimously. Alcantara proved what it takes to be the ace of the rotation. Also, his performances showed other traits, … [Read more...] about NL Cy Young Award: Sandy Alcantara Should Be Unanimous Winner
Don Mattingly out as Marlins Manager
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly will leave the organization at the end of the 2022 season. Mattingly became manager of the Marlins after the 2015 season. He leaves as the second longest-tenured manager in the National League after Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers. Mattingly’s contract is up at the end of the season, and he has chosen not to re-sign for the 2023 … [Read more...] about Don Mattingly out as Marlins Manager