For probably no reason other than timing, 8-0 losses seem to Multiply the concerns about this team a few times over. It was an 8-0 loss to Seattle at home June 9 that brought the head honchos into the clubhouse to declare that we're "starting the season over."
Since that declaration the Marlins have gone 5-6, and last night's 8-0 bewilderment at Atlanta has brought out the cries for change, both local and national.
Who knows? Maybe something will be announced before game time tonight.
All I know is that this has been a hell of a road trip, from the insane games in Chicago to the squeakers in Anaheim, and now the dumps in Atlanta. And it won't get any easier. Next series the Marlins will be the only NL East team on the road (well, at least the Mets will get to sleep at home), facing the pumped-up Devil Rays in the only place except Yankee Stadium that they have managed to play well.
And yet,... they Still have a chance to come out with a tie, or even Ahead, on this road trip.
There's at least one source that has said that Florida has, for the rest of the year, the toughest schedule of any NL East team. That's something a new coach or manager can't undo, no matter how inspirational.
Remember spring, when the Fish went something like 12-20-1 and the freakouts started early? A good start to the season put those concerns to rest. We're at the freakout part of the wave again. Will there be another crest? Don't know - that's why they play the games.
At the moment all I know is that Delgado Enjoys facing Jorge Sosa, and Dontrelle, the last time I checked, was still Dontrelle, and no forfeit has been announced, and they're still are going to play a a game tonight, weather permitting.
Tip: The smart money's on Atlanta.
There, I achieved it.
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