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Florida Marlins’ Chris Coghlan named NL Rookie of the Year

Chris Coghlan returned to his home in Tarpon Springs Monday empty handed from a two-week hunting trip to Kansas.

But the Marlins left fielder then bagged a trophy bigger than any potential deer on Tuesday when he was named the National League Rookie of the Year.

Coghlan, 24, beat out runner-up J.A. Happ of Philadelphia and third-place finisher Tommy Hanson of Atlanta, both pitchers, in becoming the third Marlins player to win the award. He joins pitcher Dontrelle Willis in 2003 and shortstop Hanley Ramirez in 2006.

Coghlan received 17 first place votes, six seconds and two thirds for 105 points. Happ had 94 points with 10 first place votes. Hanson had 37 points, followed by Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen (25) and Milwaukee infielder Casey McGehee (18) in the voting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America

Click here to read the full article – By Tom D’angelo of Palm Beach Post

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November 18, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Chris Coghlan, Florida Marlins, MLB, Marlins News, Marlins Stuff | Baseball, Chris Coghlan, Florida Marlins, Marlins, marlins baseball, Marlins News, MLB | No Comments Yet

Marlins rally past Phils in walk-off fashion

All the odds are still stacked against them, but until they are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the Marlins are going to enjoy the ride.

They did so on a soggy Wednesday night. Few victories this year felt as sweet as the walk-off effort against the first-place Phillies.

Brett Carroll’s two-out pinch-hit single off Brad Lidge capped a two-run ninth inning that rallied the Marlins to a 7-6 victory in front of 31,042 who sat through a 45-minute rain delay at Land Shark Stadium.

The game, carried nationally on ESPN, was thrilling and featured plenty of drama.

Jorge Cantu, who went 4-for-5, pulled Florida even with a two-out single in the ninth, setting up Carroll’s first career walk-off hit. It was Florida’s 10th walk-off victory and 40th comeback effort of the season.

Click here to read the full article – By Joe Frisaro of MLB.com

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September 24, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Marlins Stuff | Baseball, baseball news, Florida, Florida Marlins, Marlins, marlins baseball, Marlins News, MLB | 1 Comment

‘Uncle Wes’ leads Marlins by example

Step out of line in the Marlins’ clubhouse, and chances are that you’ll get an earful from Uncle Wes. Do something constructive during a game, and you can bank on receiving a pat on the back from Uncle Wes.

On a youthful Marlins squad, Wes Helms is a stabilizing presence. A role model coming off the bench, the 33-year-old is one of the team’s most respected players.

Established as one of the top pinch-hitters in the game, Helms makes contributions when called upon to play. But perhaps the biggest impact he makes is helping mold a youthful squad.

The way he constantly checks up on players prompted outfielder Brett Carroll to call him Uncle Wes. The nickname has caught on. Catcher John Baker had special “Uncle Wes” T-shirts made in Helms’ honor, and a few are circulating around the Marlins’ clubhouse.

Click here to read the full article – By Joe Frisaro of MLB.com

September 11, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Marlins Stuff | Baseball, Florida, Florida Marlins, Marlins, marlins baseball, MLB, wes helms | No Comments Yet

Sanchez aware of series’ importance

This week’s four-game series against the Braves could make or break the Marlins’ season, and pitcher Anibal Sanchez knows it.

The right-hander, who has made two starts since returning from the disabled list Aug. 21, believes a successful series against their National League East rival would propel the Marlins closer to their goal of reaching the playoffs.

“I think this is the biggest series of the season,” Sanchez said. “It’s a huge opportunity to establish ourselves in second place and get a good spot in the Wild Card race. I think we just need to take it one game at a time, and if we play like we can, we should be able to win some games and establish a good position going forward.”

Click here to read the full article – By David Villavicencio of MLB.com

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