If you have looked at the Marlins these days, you may see a pitcher out there and wonder who the fuck is that guy on the mound now? Well it might have to do with the horrendous injury luck this Marlins team has had this year!
Let us look at the opening day roster which includes the best 25 the Marlins went into the season with:
C: Jarred Saltalamacchia: Long name but was banished from the team not even a month into the season
1B: Michael Morse: Besides spending a month out with a broken finger, he was exiled on July 31st because he just was horrendous
2B: Dee Gordon: The one bright spot of the year broke his thumb before the all-star break. He missed a few weeks and the all-star game leaving the Marlins with no representative
SS: Adeiny Hechavarria: HAS STAYED HEALTHY! Well done!
3B: Martin Prado: Missed a month in June with a bum shoulder.
LF: Christian Yelich: Is on his second DL stint, first with his back, and now with a hamstring.
CF: Marcell Ozuna: Was bad enough that he got sent down to the minors for a month
RF: Giancarlo Stanton: Swung so hard he broke his wrist and has been out 2 months.
Pitchers:
Jose Fernandez: Started on the DL, came back. and went back to the DL
Henderson Alvarez: Pitched about 4 games, has not been back since.
Mat Latos: Was up and down and then banished to LA
Dan Haren: Did well but had to be traded to the Cubs
Tom Koehler: Still Around! Yay?!
Jared Cosart: Still has intense vertigo and has been out for a while now
Steve Cishek: Disastrous season, sent to the minors and back and then banished to St Louis
David Phelps: Out for Season with shoulder issues
Carter Capps: Started on DL and fell right back on it recently.
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It is no wonder why the Marlins are battling it out for last place against the Philadelphia Phillies who play in
Stadium 10: Citizens Bank Park.
Citizens bank park is located in the Sports District of South Philadelphia and opened its doors in 2004.
Behind CF you have Ashburn Alley which commerates baseball in Philadelphia including the Negro Leagues
You also have the quarky bullpen situation as they are the only stadium to have the bullpens right on top of each other as such.
The visiting team is on top which makes it easier for hecklers that are simply walking by Ashburn Alley to say their opinions about the opposition. Originally the home team was on top.
More importantly behind CF is the FOOD! Nothing screams Philadelphia without a solid Philly Cheesesteak from Tony Lukes. Yeah it is not Pat or Geno's that you can get in the city but look at this!
And you can get it inside of the stadium!
Also you can not leave Citizens Bank park without having Crab Fries from Chickies and Petes.
Best French Fries and seasoning you will EVER! Taste.
The Views and sight lines are pretty solid at the ballpark but you could get more city in the back. Also the location even though is easy to get to, it is not ideal. A short train ride south from downtown will get you exactly where you want to go.
The Fans....are brutal. Philadelphia will boo Santa Claus and they were not too keen on me wearing a Marlins jersey at their ballpark, even if they were playing the SF Giants... Most of them mellowed out once they heard about my ballpark tour. They are passionate and I will give them credit for that!
Philadelphia is a cool city and a trip to Citizens bank is a must on the list especially when they are playing good baseball... I'll ring their bell for that.
Next up: The City of Fountains
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