Friday, July 5, 2013
Cats Resign Shawn Matthias
The Florida Panthers have resigned center Shawn Matthias to a new two-year $3.5 million contract. It will count for $1.75 million toward the Cats salary cap in 2013-14 and 2014-15. He played all 48 games for the Panthers in the lockout-shortened NHL season in 2012-13 and had a career-high 14 goals with seven assists. Matthias was acquired by the Panthers along with a 2007 second-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings for Todd Bertuzzi in February 2007.
1400 The Fan Hosts Return
Several former 1400 The Fan WFLL-AM sports talk hosts made appearances on the local South Florida radio airwaves on July 4. Anita Marks did an NBC Sports Radio Network show as she hosted a midday show and an evening show that was aired on 640 Sports WMEN-AM. She usually does a regular weekend midday show for that organization. Marc Benarzyk, who now goes by the name Marc James, filled in on the CBS Sports Radio Network on a late night shift and was heard on Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM. He did a prior show for the company on Memorial Day weekend.
Both Marks and Benarzyk once worked at 1400 The Fan when it was a sports talk station from April 2004 until May 2006. Marks started there as a morning co-host and later shifted to the afternoon shift in early 2006. She then left for Baltimore and ESPN 1300 WJFK-AM in April 2006. Benarzyk began at 1400 The Fan as a midday host in April 2004 and was shifted to afternoon drive in the fall of 2004. He became the morning show host in early 2006 until the station flipped from a sports talk format in May 2006.
Both Marks and Benarzyk once worked at 1400 The Fan when it was a sports talk station from April 2004 until May 2006. Marks started there as a morning co-host and later shifted to the afternoon shift in early 2006. She then left for Baltimore and ESPN 1300 WJFK-AM in April 2006. Benarzyk began at 1400 The Fan as a midday host in April 2004 and was shifted to afternoon drive in the fall of 2004. He became the morning show host in early 2006 until the station flipped from a sports talk format in May 2006.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Marlins Edge Braves
The Miami Marlins picked up a game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 at Turner Field on Thursday night. The Fish have won five of six and 10 of their last 13 games.
Atlanta(49-36), who lead the National League East, scored all their runs during the first inning against Henderson Alvarez. Andrelton Simmons led off with an infield single and Jason Heyward hit a double into deep right field. After Justin Upton popped out to first, Simmons and Heyward scored on a single by Freddie Freeman to center. Brian McCann would knock in Freeman on a double to the right-center field gap to make it 3-0.
Miami(32-52) slowly tried to get back in this game as they scored three runs in the next three innings off Julio Teheran. Marcell Ozuna pounded his second homer of the season when he hit a one-out solo home run to left field on a 2-2 pitch in the second inning.
Jeff Mathis led off the third inning with a single into left field. After Alvarez struck out, Mathis advanced to third on a base hit to right by Justin Ruggiano. Mathis then scored on a ground out to second by Ed Lucas.
In the fourth inning, Logan Morrison started with a double into deep right field. He would score on a base hit to center by Ozuna with none out.
The Fish got to reliever Craig Kimbrel on a rare occasion in the ninth inning. Lucas walked, Giancarlo Stanton struck out, Morrison walked and Ozuna struck out. Donovan Solano drove in the go-ahead run with a single into right field as Lucas crossed the plate.
Atlanta(49-36), who lead the National League East, scored all their runs during the first inning against Henderson Alvarez. Andrelton Simmons led off with an infield single and Jason Heyward hit a double into deep right field. After Justin Upton popped out to first, Simmons and Heyward scored on a single by Freddie Freeman to center. Brian McCann would knock in Freeman on a double to the right-center field gap to make it 3-0.
Miami(32-52) slowly tried to get back in this game as they scored three runs in the next three innings off Julio Teheran. Marcell Ozuna pounded his second homer of the season when he hit a one-out solo home run to left field on a 2-2 pitch in the second inning.
Jeff Mathis led off the third inning with a single into left field. After Alvarez struck out, Mathis advanced to third on a base hit to right by Justin Ruggiano. Mathis then scored on a ground out to second by Ed Lucas.
In the fourth inning, Logan Morrison started with a double into deep right field. He would score on a base hit to center by Ozuna with none out.
The Fish got to reliever Craig Kimbrel on a rare occasion in the ninth inning. Lucas walked, Giancarlo Stanton struck out, Morrison walked and Ozuna struck out. Donovan Solano drove in the go-ahead run with a single into right field as Lucas crossed the plate.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Fish End Drought To Braves
Ricky Nolasco picked up his 1,000th career strikeout as the Miami Marlins got by the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Wednesday night at Turner Field. The Marlins snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Braves.
Nolasco improved to 5-8 as he allowed two runs on six hits and struck out seven in seven innings pitched. Mike Minor went six innings, gave up four runs on six hits and struck out nine as he dropped down to 8-4. Steve Cishek garnered his 16th save as he pitched 1/3 of an inning and surrendered one hit.
B.J. Upton began the third inning for Atlanta(49-35) with a lead-off infield hit. Two batters later, Andrelton Simmons drove him in on a two-out single to right field.
The Bravos got another run in the following inning. Brian McCann smacked a one-out solo homer to right field on a 0-1 pitch. It was his 10th round-tripper of the season and his eighth career home run off Nolasco.
In the fifth inning, Miami(31-52) overtook the Braves with three runs in the frame. Donovan Solano started with a double into deep right field. After Adeiny Hechavarria and Jeff Mathis struck out, Nolasco got on base with a walk. Justin Ruggiano blasted a two-out three-run homer to left field on a 1-0 count. It was his 12th home run of the season, all of which have happened on the road.
The Marlins extended their lead in the top of the sixth. Placido Polanco singled to center field with one out. Following Solano's fly out to right field, Hechavarria knocked in Polanco with a double to the right-field wall.
The Fish stuck two additional runs in the eighth inning against Cory Gearrin. Solano was hit by a pitch with one out and then Hechavarria sliced a base hit into right field. Mathis followed with a double to right field as Solano and Hechavarria scored to make it 6-2.
In the ninth inning, the Braves picked up one run off Cishek when Chris Johnson hit a two-out single to center field which brought in Freddie Freeman.
Nolasco improved to 5-8 as he allowed two runs on six hits and struck out seven in seven innings pitched. Mike Minor went six innings, gave up four runs on six hits and struck out nine as he dropped down to 8-4. Steve Cishek garnered his 16th save as he pitched 1/3 of an inning and surrendered one hit.
B.J. Upton began the third inning for Atlanta(49-35) with a lead-off infield hit. Two batters later, Andrelton Simmons drove him in on a two-out single to right field.
The Bravos got another run in the following inning. Brian McCann smacked a one-out solo homer to right field on a 0-1 pitch. It was his 10th round-tripper of the season and his eighth career home run off Nolasco.
In the fifth inning, Miami(31-52) overtook the Braves with three runs in the frame. Donovan Solano started with a double into deep right field. After Adeiny Hechavarria and Jeff Mathis struck out, Nolasco got on base with a walk. Justin Ruggiano blasted a two-out three-run homer to left field on a 1-0 count. It was his 12th home run of the season, all of which have happened on the road.
The Marlins extended their lead in the top of the sixth. Placido Polanco singled to center field with one out. Following Solano's fly out to right field, Hechavarria knocked in Polanco with a double to the right-field wall.
The Fish stuck two additional runs in the eighth inning against Cory Gearrin. Solano was hit by a pitch with one out and then Hechavarria sliced a base hit into right field. Mathis followed with a double to right field as Solano and Hechavarria scored to make it 6-2.
In the ninth inning, the Braves picked up one run off Cishek when Chris Johnson hit a two-out single to center field which brought in Freddie Freeman.
Filip Kuba Gone From Panthers
The Florida Panthers have bought out the final year of defenseman Filip Kuba's two-year contract. Kuba becomes an unrestricted free agent and will not need to clear waivers due to a non-movement clause in his contract. The Cats are on the hook for four million dollars toward their salary cap next season because this was not a compliance buyout.
Kuba joined Florida from the Ottawa Senators as free agent in July 2012. He did have a previous stint with the Panthers earlier in his career from 1998-99 until 1999-2000. Kuba played 44 games for the Cats this past season and had one goal, nine assists and held a minus-18.
Kuba joined Florida from the Ottawa Senators as free agent in July 2012. He did have a previous stint with the Panthers earlier in his career from 1998-99 until 1999-2000. Kuba played 44 games for the Cats this past season and had one goal, nine assists and held a minus-18.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Marlins Blank Padres
The Miami Marlins pulled off a 4-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres at Marlins Park on Monday night. The Fish have won six of their last seven games and eight of their last ten. They are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
Jose Fernandez pitched a two-hitter through eight innings for Miami(30-51) and struck out ten Padres. His record improved to 5-4 this season. Steve Cishek got his 15th save of the year as he went 1/3 of an inning. San Diego(40-43) starting pitcher Jason Marquis dropped to 9-4 as he allowed four unearned runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings.
The Marlins scored all their runs during the sixth inning. Ed Lucas led off and got on base with a throwing error by shortstop Pedro Ciraco. Giancarlo Stanton walked and Logan Morrison flied out to left field. Marcell Ozuna knocked in Lucas on a base hit into right-center field and advanced to second on the throw to the plate. After Derek Dietrich was intentionally walked to load the bases and Adeiny Hechavarria struck out, Jeff Mathis cleared them with a two-out three-run double off the left-field wall for a 4-0 lead.
Jose Fernandez pitched a two-hitter through eight innings for Miami(30-51) and struck out ten Padres. His record improved to 5-4 this season. Steve Cishek got his 15th save of the year as he went 1/3 of an inning. San Diego(40-43) starting pitcher Jason Marquis dropped to 9-4 as he allowed four unearned runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings.
The Marlins scored all their runs during the sixth inning. Ed Lucas led off and got on base with a throwing error by shortstop Pedro Ciraco. Giancarlo Stanton walked and Logan Morrison flied out to left field. Marcell Ozuna knocked in Lucas on a base hit into right-center field and advanced to second on the throw to the plate. After Derek Dietrich was intentionally walked to load the bases and Adeiny Hechavarria struck out, Jeff Mathis cleared them with a two-out three-run double off the left-field wall for a 4-0 lead.
Marlins Grand Slam Win
Jeff Mathis crushed a walk-off grand slam home run in the ninth inning as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Diego Padres 6-2 on Sunday at Marlins Park. It was a fitting end to the Marlins 20th anniversary celebration as a major league baseball franchise. The Fish finished the month of June with a 15-10 record.
Marlins starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi hurled six scoreless innings, surrendered four hits and received no decision in the contest. Padres starter Andrew Cashner also did not figure in the decision as he allowed two runs on five hits in six innings. Steve Cishek improved his record to 2-4 with a hitless ninth inning.
Miami(29-51) was able to get two runs in the bottom of the fourth with a two-out rally against Cashner. Logan Morrison singled to shallow left field then Marcell Ozuna singled to right field. Derek Dietrich followed with a two-out double to the left-center field wall as Morrison and Ozuna scored.
San Diego(40-41) tied the game in the seventh inning as Chad Qualls came in to relieve for Eovaldi. Yasmani Grandal led off with walk and Pedro Ciraco struck out. Carlos Quentin pinched-hit for Cashner a smacked a one-out two-run homer to left-center field on the first pitch. It was his ninth home run of the season for him.
The Fish waited until their last licks to win the game in the ninth against Tyson Ross. Morrison walked and Ozuna picked up a base hit to left field. Dietrich flew out to right field as Morrison advanced to third on the play. Greg Dobbs batted for Adeiny Hechavarria and he was intentionally walked to load the bases with one out. Mathis hit a 1-0 pitch down the left-field line for a walk-off grand slam homer to win the game. He joined Bobby Bonilla, Dan Uggla and Giancarlo Stanton as the fourth player in Marlins history to hit a game-ending grand slam.
Marlins starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi hurled six scoreless innings, surrendered four hits and received no decision in the contest. Padres starter Andrew Cashner also did not figure in the decision as he allowed two runs on five hits in six innings. Steve Cishek improved his record to 2-4 with a hitless ninth inning.
Miami(29-51) was able to get two runs in the bottom of the fourth with a two-out rally against Cashner. Logan Morrison singled to shallow left field then Marcell Ozuna singled to right field. Derek Dietrich followed with a two-out double to the left-center field wall as Morrison and Ozuna scored.
San Diego(40-41) tied the game in the seventh inning as Chad Qualls came in to relieve for Eovaldi. Yasmani Grandal led off with walk and Pedro Ciraco struck out. Carlos Quentin pinched-hit for Cashner a smacked a one-out two-run homer to left-center field on the first pitch. It was his ninth home run of the season for him.
The Fish waited until their last licks to win the game in the ninth against Tyson Ross. Morrison walked and Ozuna picked up a base hit to left field. Dietrich flew out to right field as Morrison advanced to third on the play. Greg Dobbs batted for Adeiny Hechavarria and he was intentionally walked to load the bases with one out. Mathis hit a 1-0 pitch down the left-field line for a walk-off grand slam homer to win the game. He joined Bobby Bonilla, Dan Uggla and Giancarlo Stanton as the fourth player in Marlins history to hit a game-ending grand slam.
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