Jon Sumple
Stat sheet: Born with a baseball in hand ... threw ball to dad in delivery room ... left-handed. Played ball until elbow blowout in college ... no clue what to do next ... became a sports writer. Season-ticket holder with Florida Marlins from inaugural season until move to Seattle in 2009 ... learning to love the Mariners.
Miami Marlins shakeup: Prospect Jose Fernandez promoted
Welcome to the show, Jose Fernandez. (USA TODAY Sports) If you’re a Miami Marlins fan – all three of you – then you better sit down, because Sunday’s roster moves are sure to make your head spin. Ready? The More...
Miami Marlins preview: Young, unproven and building for the future
Giancarlo Stanton is the cornerstone of the Miami Marlins rebuilding project. (Joe Rimkis Jr./Miami Herald) Like many in the baseball world, I’m not a huge fan of Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria or his press-conference More...
BBWAA delivers a shutout to the Baseball Hall of Fame
No new player plaques will be installed at the Baseball Hall of Fame this year after the BBWAA failed elect a single player in this year’s vote. The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) threw a More...
Miami Marlins brand damaged further by deviating from the norm
Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and president David Samsom have a PR nightmare on their hands after a poor 2012 season and subsequent dismantling of the team. (Getty Images) In addition to being a sports fan, a baseball More...
Marlins hire next scapegoat, er um, manager: Mike Redmond
Mike Redmond will be moving from the dugout of the Dunedin Blue Jays to manage the Miami Marlins. Mike Redmond is the new Miami Marlins manager … for now. In the not-so-surprising move, owner Jeffrey Loria will More...
Firing Ozzie Guillen was a logical next step for Miami Marlins
Peace out, Ozzie, and good riddance. (Getty Images) The firing of Ozzie Guillen on Tuesday shouldn’t be much of a shock after reviewing the Miami Marlins meltdown season, one that was supposed to be the rebirth More...
Alex Rodriguez to Miami Marlins rumor made little sense
Alex Rodriguez is the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. (J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday) I decided to wait for the Alex Rodriguez-to-Miami fervor to wane before commenting. Partially because I was More...
Red Sox trade moves spotlight away from Marlins failed season
Giancarlo Stanton’s tape-measure blasts have been one of the few bright spots for the Miami Marlins. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Thank you, Boston Red Sox. Miami Marlins fans all over South Florida are rejoicing More...
Marlins fans should rejoice over the Hanley Ramirez trade
It's no big secret that Hanley Ramirez was a polarizing player in South Florida. So, what’s all the hubbub in South Florida over the Hanley Ramirez trade? Fire sale, disappointed fans, turmoil, chaos, cats More...
The Hot Corner: Kevin Youkilis, Roy Halladay, Jeremy Lin
Meanwhile, in the Red Sox dugout, Bobby Valentine was saying Kevin Youkilis didn't acknowledge the crowd enough while he was in Boston. (Jim Davis/Boston Globe) The hottest topics for the week of July More...
Ryan Braun rumors could create much-needed awareness about herpes
When it comes to Ryan Braun, this is all I care about. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) I’m not going to attempt to get inside Ryan Braun’s head. I’m sure it’s a dark, crowded and confused place right about More...
Papelbon to sign with Phillies
Jonathan Papelbon is reported to be bound for Philadelphia. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images) ESPN’s Jayson Stark is reporting, according to sources, that Boston Red Sox closer and free agent Jonathan Papelbon has More...
