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With a three run lead in the ninth. Kevin Gregg gives up 4 runs to lose against the Braves in the ninth inning. I had to reread that to make sure I got it right. I still can’t believe it. Shock:::::: We lost the darn game at one time leading 8-4. I have almost given up on the Marlins doing anything right.  Fredi actually managed a good game but the players gave it up. Hanley had a text book double play and blew it when he couldn’t find the ball out of his beautifull teal and brown glove in the ninth inning. Gregg could do nothing but throw fast balls with any control and it got him in the end. The cocky Escobar hit the walk off base hit to win the game. That alone is devestating. This is a guy that flips his bat at the plate and gives an attitude that makes you want to punch him. Well he won the game. The sad thing about this game was Gregg came in the game bottom of the 8th and struck out Chipper with the basses loaded. Looked like Gregg was on the money. WRong. Marlins lose 9-8. or something like that

Good news flash: Cody goes 3-5 with a home run (his 19th of the year). A single and a double to have a 4 rbi night. There was also talk of Cody getting a gold glove vote with no errors and like 5 or 6 assists.  Pretty good for a player that the Marlins did not want to start in centerfield. The Marlins did everyting in their power to find a centerfielder other that Cody which failed. Ross came thru and I predict that Ross will have another end of the season push to make his arbitration year a  winner. I think the Marlins will try and keep Cody because of his ability to play all three outfield positions and his ability to hit. He has out played Hermida and  Willingham. We shall see.

The way the Marlins are playing I don’t see them getting into the post season. Luck could change though

It looks like Cody is back in the swing. Not that he was ever out of the swing but he put it in third gear tonight against the Diamondbacks. Started the game off with a single, steals second base, then hits a double with an rbi (should have been 2 rbi’s) . Cody then throws out a runner going home. Then in the 8th inning Ross hits one out making it 18 for the season and the Marlins take the lead 5-4. All of this is happening with Mom and Dad in the stands and a bunch of friends from Carlsbad. Last time Mom and Dad were at the park was in Denver when Cody went nuts with his bat. Looks like you guys are going to have to quit your jobs and follow the Marlins. that would be sweet eh. I am trying to buy time as I watch Gregg come in the 9th inning for the save. IF you missed the last game he blew it badly. One out. Nice play by Helms. Out two, fly out to Hermida. Out three amezega to first. Marlins win 5-4 thanks to Cody Ross.

Cody Ross has now been moved up the batting order to 2nd in the lineup.  Apparently Fredi is looking for more consistency out of this spot, and the other guys have failed to deliver up to his expectations.  That’ll be a good change for him and he’ll see more at bats per game as well as Ribby opportunities.

He’s started off well as he knocks in Hanley Ramirez for the lead in tonight’s game.  Make sure to check out the mother and son in the stands cheering for him, the kid especially.  Too funny.

Cody got moved up in the line up batting second. That has been a hot topic all year long with the Marlins having no real second hitter in the lineup. Ross got the call tonight and it worked. The Cubs decided to walk Hanley to get to Ross. Wrong move. Ross hits a double to the opposite field to score a run and win the game 2-1. I think it was a great move for Fredi. Hermida was not working batting second. Ross will hit in a clutch and thats what happened.

I have a thought…..God forbid. Well here goes. Cody has been hit twice in the past week. Runners on base and Ross at bat. Why walk him, lets just hit him and save pitches and put him on base and pitch to Baker. Think about that for a minute……..OK. They do not want to pitch to Ross, that is evident. How many blows can Cody take to the body before he blows or breaks? Anyway Ross is comming back with a hitting streak that nobody is talkin about. He is hitting over .500 in the last week or so. A double and a single tonite to help beat the Cardinals 4-3. Volsdat pitched an excellent game after the first inning giving up three runs. The bullpen came in and shut out the Cards. Marlins still in the thick of it.