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

Jon SumpleOctober 22, 2012

Alex Rodriguez to Miami Marlins rumor made little sense

I decided to wait for the Alex Rodriguez-to-Miami fervor to wane before commenting. Partially because I was laughing too hard…
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Boston Red Sox

Jon SumpleAugust 27, 2012

Red Sox trade moves spotlight away from Marlins failed season

Thank you, Boston Red Sox. Miami Marlins fans all over South Florida are rejoicing about the epic detonation of your…
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Miami Marlins

Jon SumpleJuly 25, 2012

Marlins fans should rejoice over the Hanley Ramirez trade

So, what’s all the hubbub in South Florida over the Hanley Ramirez trade? Fire sale, disappointed fans, turmoil, chaos, cats…
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Recent Posts

Jon SumpleJuly 17, 2012

The Hot Corner: Kevin Youkilis, Roy Halladay, Jeremy Lin

The hottest topics for the week of July 15, 2012 … Thanks, Bud: The National League whomped the American…
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Jon SumpleDecember 20, 2011

Ryan Braun rumors could create much-needed awareness about herpes

I’m not going to attempt to get inside Ryan Braun’s head. I’m sure it’s a dark, crowded and confused place…
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Boston Red Sox

Jon SumpleNovember 11, 2011

Papelbon to sign with Phillies

ESPN’s Jayson Stark is reporting, according to sources, that Boston Red Sox closer and free agent Jonathan Papelbon has inked…
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