Fish have become unexpected wild-card threat

[RockaFowler]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?id=2564572

MIAMI -- With the Marlins surging and very much in the mix in the National League wild-card race, Miguel Cabrera is turning South Florida into a dangerous place for visiting teams.

The Marlins' third baseman has become an unstoppable force for opposing pitchers, especially at Dolphins Stadium, as he competes for the National League batting title and keeps Florida in the hunt for the postseason.

Cabrera, 24, is hitting .400 in August to raise his average to .340 for the year, behind only Pittsburgh's Freddy Garcia (.346) for the league lead. In addition, he has 31 RBI this month, a team record, and is now just three away from driving in 100 for the third consecutive season.



OK - how many of you thought the Marlins would lose 100 games this year?? I keep thinking this is like Major League. The owner gets a bunch of no-names and wants to move the team. The team starts off awful, but comes back to make it to the playoffs. I loved this team. I think I am one of the 500 or so people at the games, too. Just kidding!! I wish more people would go. These guys are fun to watch.

[Counciltucky]

1. I knew they had talent...

I just didn't think they'd rebound from the fire sale so quickly.

Two words completely epitomize and sum up the Marlins this year: Dan Uggla.

[RockaFowler]

2. I love Dan Uggla

They have a group that get together on Tuesday home games - they are called Uggla's Uglies. So funny. I love those popeye arms of his. And he just hit Home Run number 21 against the Cardinals tonight.

[nickgutierrez]

3. It sure would be an interesting story...

...but I think they're gonna bomb in September. Too many young arms, too many players that haven't played much ball past September 1st. I see fatigue in their future.

Oh, and... Miguel Cabrera for MVP.