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 SumpleApril 23, 2011

Florida Marlins pitching woo-hoo to start the season

The way Anibal Sanchez reacted after the final out in the Marlins 4-1 victory over Colorado last night, you would…
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Miami Marlins

Jon SumpleApril 21, 2011

Florida Marlins ace Josh Johnson best in baseball?

Step aside, Roy. Take a seat, Cliff. It’s J.J.’s turn to shine. And I can say with unfettered conviction that…
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Miami Marlins

Jon SumpleApril 19, 2011

Marlins getting job done thanks to LoMo and the bullpen

Here are a few “Would you believe …” questions about the Florida Marlins, along with how I would have answered…
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National League

Jon SumpleApril 15, 2011

Luck of the draw favors Marlins in Philly

After dropping their season-opening series to the Mets, the Florida Marlins have won three consecutive series (Nationals, Astros and Braves)…
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Miami Marlins

Jon SumpleApril 13, 2011

Mojo disruption costs Florida Marlins’ Johnson a no-hitter

I was monitoring the Marlins-Braves game on the internet while working in my home office this evening. Josh Johnson was…
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American League

Jon SumpleApril 13, 2011

Hamilton lands (hard) on the DL: Who’s at fault?

Enough already! Texas Rangers 3B coach Dave Anderson should not be vilified for encouraging AL MVP Josh Hamilton to dash…
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