A Home For The Aged: A BBM Marlins Expansion Dynasty

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AUGUST 1ST: Marlins (38-68) At Braves (64-42)
Tanana went 6 innings, giving up 5 runs and Glavine & the Braves pen made those 5 runs stand up as they eeked out a win. Nilsson had 2 hits.
Final Score: Braves 5 Marlins 4

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AUGUST 2ND: Marlins (38-69) At Dodgers (64-44)
Ballard threw 7 innings, allowing just 2 runs but Hideo Nomo only allowed a Goodwin homer as they won a tight pitchers duel. We can't buy a friggin break.
Final Score: Dodgers 2 Marlins 1



AUGUST 3RD: Marlins (38-70) At Dodgers (65-44)
Arghhh! Bowen scuffled thru 5 but left with a 6-2 lead which Heredia and Candeleria promptly gave up. We scored twice off of Rob Nenn in the top of the ninth to tie it only for Bedrosian to once again give up a game winning hit, this time to Brett Butler. I am beyond frustrated. Nilsson and Hulse each had 2 hits.
Final Score: Dodgers 9 Marlins 8



AUGUST 3RD: INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Chuck Smith has a strained wrist and will be pushed back a day. Bryn Smith is activated and will start todays game. Eric Hillman will head down to AAA and Jeff Ballard will go back into the bullpen.



AUGUST 4TH: Marlins (38-71) At Dodgers (66-44)
Bryn Smith 5.2 IP and gave up 6 runs. Goodwin, Curtis and Cora each had 2 hits but we came up just short. Awfull.
Final Score: Dodgers 6 Marlins 5



AUGUST 5TH: Marlins (38-72) At Dodgers (67-44)
Chuck Smith was matching Pedro Martinez pitch for pitch until he imploded in the 6th and allowed 6 runs. Pedro did not implode as the Dodgers rolled to a sweep. Nilsson had 2 hits and a homer.
Final Score: Dodgers 9 Marlins 2



AUGUST 6TH: OFF DAY & INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Ryan Bowen has a sprained knee and is off to the DL. We call up Frank Seminara to take his rotation spot.

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AUGUST 7TH: Marlins (38-73) Vs Phillies (40-72)
Saunders pitched a gem, going 8+ innings and giving up only 2 runs. David Hulse, who has been playing real well, had 2 RBI as we snap our 8 game losing streak with a nice win.
Final Score: Marlins 6 Phillies 2



AUGUST 8TH: Marlins (39-73) Vs Phillies (40-73)
Tanana went 7 and gave up just 3 runs, Goodwin had 4 hits, Castilla had a homer and 5 RBI as we romped. I know the Phillies suck but it's nice to get some wins finaly.
Final Score: Marlins 10 Phillies 4



AUGUST 9TH: Marlins (40-73) Vs Phillies (40-74)
Seminara went 6.2 innings giving up just 1 unearned run and we were able to get just enough runs across to complete the sweep. Heredia had a multi inning save. Man, this was a refreshing series.
Final Score: Marlins 3 Phillies 1

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AUGUST 10TH: Marlins (41-73) At Expos (54-58)
Bryn Smith went into the 7th without giving up a run but Heredia & Ballard couldn't hold it as the Expos stole a tight one at home. Castilla had 2 hits.
Final Score: Expos 3 Marlins 2



AUGUST 11TH: Marlins (41-73) At Expos (54-58)
Chuck Smith didn't make it thru 5 but he only gave up 3 runs (2 earned), and our bullpen did a great job but Randy Tomlin held us to 5 hits, 2 by Stillwell as we're back on the losing bandwagon.
Final Score: Expos 3 Marlins 0


AUGUST 11TH: INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Saunders has a hip flexor and will his turn. Jeff Ballard will make an emergency start tommorow.



AUGUST 12TH: Marlins (41-75) At Expos (56-58)
Ballard sucked, Candaleria sucked. We scored 6 runs but it wasn't enough. Cora had 4 hits.
Final Score: Expos 10 Marlins 6

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AUGUST 13TH: Marlins (41-76) Vs Cubs (60-56)
Tanana went 5 innings allowing 3 runs, none earned. Have I mentioned how we're a brutal defensive team? Anyway Candelaria got stomped for 4 runs in a third of an inning, Nilson, Larkin and Curtis each had 2 hits but Jose Guzman pretty much kept us at bay.
Final Score: Cubs 10 Marlins 3



AUGUST 14TH: Marlins (41-77) Vs Cubs (61-56)
Seminara pitched well and left tied but their pen was better than our pen and we once again couldn't hit worth crap.
Final Score: Cubs 4 Marlins 3



AUGUST 15TH: Marlins (41-78) Vs Cubs (62-56)
Finaly. Bryn Smith went a solid 5 innings and we scored early and often. Castilla and Nilsson each had 3 hits as we romped over Greg Hibbard and the Cubbies.
Final Score: Marlins 8 Cubs 4



AUGUST 16TH: Marlins (42-78) Vs Cubs (62-57)
Chuck Smith was poor and our bullpen did a good job but we just didn't have enough fire power to compete. Castilla had 3 hitd and 2 RBI.
Final Score: Cubs 6 Marlins 5

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AUGUST 17TH: Marlins (42-79) At Mets (84-36)
Saunders didn't make it thru 4, giving up 7 runs. Dave Nilsson had 2 hits in our bright spot as Mark Gubicza mowed us down.
Final Score: Mets 12 Marlins 2



AUGUST 18TH: Marlins (42-80) At Mets (85-36)
Now then! Tanana throws a complete game, allowing just a run as ride a Dave Nilsson 3 run homer to victory over Terry Mullholand.
Final Score: Marlins 6 Mets 1



AUGUST 18TH: INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Ryan Bowen is ready to come off the DL and as much as I don't wanna do it i'm gonna have him take Tony Saunders spot in the rotation and send Saunders down to AAA.



AUGUST 19TH: Marlins (43-80) At Mets (85-37)
Seminara was pitching very well until he broke down in the 7th and allowed them 4 runs to take a lead they would not relenquish. Goodwin had 3 hits.
Final Score: Mets 6 Marlins 4

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AUGUST 20TH: Marlins (43-81) At Phillies (43-81)
The less said about this game the better. Bryn Smith was tagged, our pen was tagged, we got 6 hits off of Ben Rivera who looked like Cy Young.
Final Score: Phillies 12 Marlins 0



AUGUST 21ST: Marlins (43-82) At Phillies (44-81)
Chuck Smith was impressive, and he needed to be. He threw 7 innings of 1 run ball and Heredia & Seanez were just as good as we scored twice in the 10th to win a hard fought game.
Final Score: Marlins 3 Phillies 1 (10 Innings)



AUGUST 22ND: Marlins (44-82) At Phillies (44-82)
Bowen was sailing till the 7th when he imploded, Seanez didn't help him out and the Phils scored 7 runs to break open a close ballgame. Goodwin and Hulse each had 2 hits in a losing effort.
Final Score: Phillies 7 Marlins 2



AUGUST 23RD: OFF DAY

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AUGUST 24TH: Marlins (44-83) Vs Expos (61-63)
Tanana throws a complete game shutout and Goodwin and Castilla homer to pace us. Why can't every game be like this?
Final Score: Marlins 5 Expos 0



AUGUST 25TH: Marlins (45-83) Vs Expos (61-64)
Seminara gives up 5 runs in 5 innings and Randy Tomlin shuts us down. Shumpert had 3 hits.
Final Score: Expos 7 Marlins 3



AUGUST 26TH: Marlins (45-84) Vs Expos (62-64)
Bryn Smith is not good but our defense is putrid. We gave up 5 unearned runs as they rolled to a win. Goodwin had 3 hits and Castilla had 2 RBI.
Final Score: Expos 11 Marlins 5

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AUGUST 27TH: Marlins (45-85) Vs Reds (57-77)
Chuck Smith has another masterfull outing, perhaps his best start ever, a complete game 3 hit shutout. Nilsson & Castilla each have 2 hits in the win over Chad Ogea.
Final Score: Marlins 6 Reds 0



AUGUST 28TH: Marlins (46-85) Vs Reds (57-78)
Bowen goes 6 innings and gives up 5 runs and Kevin Millwood throws a gem against us. Larkin had a homer and Cora had 2 hits.
Final Score: Reds 6 Marlins 1



AUGUST 29TH: Marlins (46-86) Vs Reds (58-78)
Tanana goes 7, giving up just 1 run and Jon Nunnally hits a 3 run pinch hit homer in the 7th to give us a lead that Seanez and Manzanillo make stand.
Final Score: Marlins 4 Reds 2



AUGUST 29TH: INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Rudy Seanez has a pretty severe blister that will cause him to go to the DL. We recall Gary Buckels to take his spot in the bullpen.



AUGUST 30TH: Marlins (47-86) Vs Reds (58-79)
Seminara gives up 4 runs in 7 innings but Jose Rijo is dominant as he shuts us down and forces a series split. Hulse had 4 hits and he has really opened some eyes this year, he's hitting .309
Final Score: Reds 4 Marlins 2



AUGUST 30TH: INJURY & ROSTER NEWS
Gene Larkin has a broken ankle. We decide to call up Tim Costo and let JT Snow stay at AAA for the rest of the year.
Dave Nilsson will play 1st base for the rest of the season and Petrali & Santovenia will platoon at Catcher.

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AUGUST 31ST: Marlins (47-87) Vs Giants (71-61)
Bryn Smith goes 5.1 and gives up 3 runs and we trail 5-4 going into the bottom of the 8th when we score 3 runs that Manzanillo makes stand as we get a nice win.
Final Score: Marlins 7 Giants 5

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AUGUST STATUS REPORT

Record: 48-87 (38 Games Back)
Profit: -$1,400,000

1994 Batting         G     AVG    AB    H  2B  3B  HR   BB    K   SB  CS    R  RBI   SLG   OBP
Goodwin, Tom         125  .278   475  132  13   4   5   31   74   34  20   72   34  .354  .327
Guillen, Ozzie       121  .271   436  118  20   2   3   15   46   14   7   46   52  .346  .296
Castilla, Vinny      117  .257   447  115  19   1  16   26   84    1   3   55   55  .412  .297
Nilsson, Dave        118  .258   423  109   7   4  13   26   65    3   2   46   52  .385  .306
Cora, Joey           109  .256   418  107  15   8   1   32   27   12  11   43   33  .337  .313
Larkin, Gene         120  .258   387  100  20   4   2   25   44    3   1   34   36  .346  .316
Snow, J.T.            75  .261   272   71  10   4   6   41   54    2   1   40   44  .393  .366
Curtis, Chad          86  .242   289   70  12   1   2   30   52   20   5   39   24  .311  .313
Shumpert, Terry       68  .267   176   47   6   7   1   10   28    4   1   23   20  .398  .325
Hulse, David          27  .306    98   30   5   2   0    4   13    3   3   11   10  .398  .330
Stillwell, Kurt       58  .211   133   28   4   1   1   11   19    1   0   17   12  .278  .269
Petralli, Geno        45  .268    97   26   6   0   1    5   12    0   1    8   12  .361  .304
Cangelosi, John       66  .214   103   22   1   1   0   14   13    8   6   21    6  .243  .303
Santovenia, Nelson    20  .143    56    8   1   0   1    5    8    0   0    2    7  .214  .213
Gwynn, Chris           8  .267    30    8   2   0   0    0    9    0   0    3    4  .333  .267
Tanana, Frank         26  .127    55    7   2   0   0    0   18    0   0    1    2  .164  .127
Nunnally, Jon         21  .132    38    5   1   0   1    3    9    0   0    5    4  .237  .195
Beltre, Esteban        5  .235    17    4   0   0   1    1    3    0   0    1    1  .412  .278
Hiatt, Phil            8  .200    20    4   0   1   0    0    9    0   0    2    1  .300  .200
Costo, Tim             1  .333     3    1   1   0   0    0    1    0   0    1    0  .667  .333
Kessinger, Keith       3  .167     6    1   0   0   0    0    2    0   0    0    0  .167  .167

Financialy we are bleeding money at this point and I can't wait for the season to end on that front as well.
I've upped our System (Scouting, Farm & Medical) payrolls so that's part of the money loss but larger than that we just arn't drawing. We're gonna dip down to 15,000 attendance per game in September probably from 19,000 to start the year.

Not much has changed in the past month that I havn't noted before except for LF David Hulse who has been mightily impressive and really warants some consideration for making the team next season and having a bigger role, production is production.

1994 Pitching        IP    ERA    G  GS   W   L  SV    K   BB   R/9
Tanana, Frank      168.0  3.32   26  26   7   7   0  100   55 11.68
Smith, Chuck       159.2  4.06   26  26   5  10   0  133   75 12.91
Saunders, Tony     131.1  4.80   23  23   7   9   0  115   80 13.36
Smith, Bryn        123.2  4.58   20  20   8   9   0   56   36 12.23
Seminara, Frank    116.0  5.51   20  20   3  11   0   73   57 14.12
Bowen, Ryan         86.0  4.08   16  14   2   5   0   63   36 13.29
Heredia, Gil        77.2  3.59   52   0   5   7   3   32   23 12.98
Leftwich, Phil      69.2  4.91   13  13   3   5   0   25   23 13.18
Candelaria, John    61.1  4.84   59   0   2   4   1   33   21 13.94
Hillman, Eric       58.1  4.94   34   2   6   3   0   30   11 13.89
Ballard, Jeff       57.0  3.79   22   5   0   2   0   17   17 13.26
Manzanillo, Josias  48.2  5.92   49   0   2   3   4   43   21 13.50
Reynoso, Armando    48.2  7.58   10   7   0   5   1   24   23 15.72
Bedrosian, Steve    48.0  6.38   47   0   1   7  13   33   22 13.50
Seanez, Rudy        32.2  4.96   36   0   1   1   1   32   22 14.88
Sager, A.J.         20.1  5.75   17   0   1   2   1   12    9 11.07
Percival, Troy       3.0  3.00    2   0   0   0   0    1    5 21.00
Alberro, Jose        2.1 19.29    3   0   0   3   0    1    3 27.00
Buckels, Gary        1.0  0.00    1   0   0   0   0    0    0  9.00
Polley, Dale         1.0 36.00    3   0   0   0   0    0    3 63.00

Saunders of course is worrisome as his control issues seem to have gotten to him. Chuck Smith is still fighting but his raw talent is coming thru more often than not. The rest of the guys, well they are what they are.


AROUND THE LEAGUE IN AUGUST

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I couldn't take anymore. I just simmed thru September keeping an eye on things but not taking any notes. It was cramping my cerebellum!

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1994 SEASON STATS
Record: 55-107 (54 Games Back)
Profit: -$2,100,000

1994 Batting          G    AVG    AB    H  2B  3B  HR   BB    K   SB  CS    R  RBI   SLG   OBP
Goodwin, Tom         148  .288   548  158  15   4   5   41   83   43  28   79   37  .358  .342
Guillen, Ozzie       147  .267   528  141  27   2   3   17   52   15   9   56   59  .343  .291
Cora, Joey           130  .270   492  133  18  11   4   39   34   16  13   56   55  .376  .328
Nilsson, Dave        144  .258   515  133  11   5  14   35   77    3   4   53   61  .381  .312
Castilla, Vinny      133  .256   504  129  21   1  16   29   92    2   3   60   60  .397  .296
Larkin, Gene         120  .258   387  100  20   4   2   25   44    3   1   34   36  .346  .316
Curtis, Chad         112  .246   382   94  17   1   4   38   70   22   6   52   36  .327  .319
Snow, J.T.            75  .261   272   71  10   4   6   41   54    2   1   40   44  .393  .366
Shumpert, Terry       82  .265   215   57  11   8   2   13   33    6   1   30   22  .419  .325
Hulse, David          48  .313   179   56   8   3   0    5   24   13   4   24   16  .391  .333
Petralli, Geno        60  .262   145   38   9   1   2   10   18    0   1   10   19  .379  .310
Stillwell, Kurt       62  .233   146   34   5   1   1   12   20    1   0   20   16  .301  .289
Cangelosi, John       82  .223   148   33   3   2   0   19   19   11   9   28   10  .270  .308
Santovenia, Nelson    32  .172    93   16   2   0   2    9   12    0   1    5   11  .258  .243
Hiatt, Phil           21  .200    70   14   0   1   1    3   21    1   0    7    8  .271  .243
Nunnally, Jon         37  .180    61   11   1   0   3    8   14    0   0    7   10  .344  .271
Gwynn, Chris           8  .267    30    8   2   0   0    0    9    0   0    3    4  .333  .267
Costo, Tim             8  .278    18    5   1   0   0    1    4    0   1    3    2  .333  .316
Beltre, Esteban        6  .250    20    5   1   0   1    1    3    0   0    1    1  .450  .286
Kessinger, Keith       5  .385    13    5   0   0   0    0    3    0   0    0    1  .385  .385
Colbert, Craig         2  .400     5    2   0   0   0    1    1    0   0    2    0  .400  .500
Sadler, Donnie         1  .250     4    1   0   0   0    0    2    0   0    0    0  .250  .250

1994 Pitching         IP   ERA    G  GS   W   L  SV    K   BB   R/9
Tanana, Frank       191.2  3.94   31  31   7  11   0  114   66 12.49
Smith, Chuck        186.2  4.29   31  31   7  12   0  155   94 13.07
Saunders, Tony      151.0  4.59   26  25   8  10   0  134   85 13.17
Smith, Bryn         145.1  5.08   24  24   8  11   0   66   40 12.69
Seminara, Frank     140.1  5.13   24  24   4  14   0   88   64 13.72
Bowen, Ryan         116.2  4.01   21  19   3   7   0   90   51 13.19
Heredia, Gil         90.0  3.90   62   0   5   7   3   39   26 13.30
Ballard, Jeff        86.1  3.34   31   5   0   2   1   21   23 12.41
Leftwich, Phil       80.2  4.80   15  15   3   6   0   28   27 13.05
Candelaria, John     65.2  4.52   61   0   3   4   1   37   23 13.57
Manzanillo, Josias   59.1  5.16   58   0   3   4   4   50   25 13.50
Hillman, Eric        58.1  4.94   34   2   6   3   0   30   11 13.89
Bedrosian, Steve     50.0  6.12   48   0   1   7  13   34   23 13.32
Reynoso, Armando     48.2  7.58   10   7   0   5   1   24   23 15.72
Seanez, Rudy         32.2  4.96   36   0   1   1   1   32   22 14.88
Sager, A.J.          20.1  5.75   17   0   1   2   1   12    9 11.07
Buckels, Gary        10.1  6.97    7   0   0   2   0    5    3 14.81
Percival, Troy        7.1  3.68    7   0   0   1   2    5    8 18.41
Polley, Dale          3.2 19.64    5   0   0   1   0    0    7 36.82
Alberro, Jose         2.1 19.29    3   0   0   3   0    1    3 27.00

[Matt]

this has me now wanting to start up a MLB 08: the show franchise.