Thursday, May 08, 2008

Fun News Quotes

"Wednesday, the Marlins matched the best start in franchise history after 33 games. The 2004 and 2005 clubs also opened 19-14.

""It's just a fun team right now," Cantu said.

"A season-best five games over .500 for the fourth time, the Marlins with a series sweep can go to six over for the first time since Sept. 23, 2005, when they were 80-74." (SunSentinel)

"Alfredo Amezaga...made two incredible plays in center field. He raced to left-center and made a diving, somersault catch to rob Corey Hart of an extra-base hit in the second, and then made a diving, over-the-head catch in deep center to rob Rickie Weeks.

"'Amezaga was awesome. That was Mr. Amazing in center field,' Badenhop said.

"Badenhop was perfect for 3 2/3 innings, sending the first 10 Brewers back to the dugout before former UM standout Ryan Braun broke up the perfection with a single." (MiamiHerald)

"While the Marlins have gotten off to a fast start, their farm system is glowing red hot, as well. Each of the orgainzation's four primary minor-league clubs has a winning record with double a Carolina leading the pack at 16-7." (BleacherReport)

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