Quickie Trivia
Fish Chunks (Free subscription) | 12/02/2008
What do Alfredo Amezaga, music producer Emilio Estefan, Heat forward Udonis Haslem, and '40's film star Veronica Lake have in common? ( 2thinkgood.com )
Alfredo Amezaga
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What to do with Emilio Bonifacio
FishStripes (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
The speculation has started about where in the world does Emilio Bonifacio fit with the Marlins . Dan Uggla is the second baseman for the Marlins -- for now, at least. Jorge Cantu is on the team. So are Hanley Ramirez, Alfredo Amezaga, Wes Helms, Dallas McPherson, Gaby Sanchez, Robert Andino and -- as of Tuesday's trade with the Washington Nationals -- Emilio Bonifacio. All are infielders. But nine...
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Revisit Amezaga....
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
The Mets were rumored to be trying to acquire Alfredo Amezaga during the winter meetings last year but Omar was unsuccessful in his attempts . Amezaga is a super utility but is very unique in that he has a solid glove in all seven positions ( except catcher) and a decent bat. Most utility players are either minus gloves and your trying to get their bat in the line-up or they're a weak hitting defensive...
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Bill James' projects the 2009 Florida Marlins hitters
FishStripes (Free subscription) | 10/28/2008
Yesterday we covered the pitchers and today, as promised, we have the hitters. Here are projections that ACTA Sports provided from the Bill James Handbook 2009 . Hitter Age G AB HR RC Avg OBP Slg OPS Alfredo Amezaga 31 127 342 3 36 0.260 0.316 0.345 0.661 John Baker 28 70 225 5 30 0.262 0.333 0.400 0.733 Jorge Cantu 27 152 585 24 84 0.268 0.315 0.467 0.782 Luis Gonzalez 41 125 313 9 45 0.257 0.354...
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Scout's View Of Marlins Trade Targets
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/23/2008
Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel talked to a veteran scout this week about the Marlins' possible trade chips. The reviews were on the positive side for Scott Olsen, Mike Jacobs, Dan Uggla, and Alfredo Amezaga. The scout apparently recommended against Jeremy Hermida, Kevin Gregg, and Josh Willingham. Hermida's report was particularly damning, with the scout claiming the right fielder...
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MLB: Florida 14, Philadelphia 8
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
MIAMI, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A three-run homer by Alfredo Amezaga lit up Florida's six-run fifth inning Friday, lifting the Marlins to their ninth straight win -- 14-8 over Philadelphia. The setback knocked the Phillies out of first place in the National League East, a half game behind the New York Mets. Philadelphia assumed the top spot in the wild card chase, two games in front of Milwaukee and 4 1/2...
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Hanley Hurt
Fish Chunks (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
"Hanley Ramirez sustained a bruised right thumb sliding head first into second on a stolen base attempt in the third. Ramirez remained in the game until the bottom of the fourth, when Alfredo Amezaga took over at short. X-rays were negative and he is day to day." ( SunSentinel )
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COMEBACK KIDS
New York Post (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Jorge Cantu hit a bases-loaded single off the scoreboard with none out in the 11th inning, and the Marlins tightened the NL East race by beating the Phillies 3-2 yesterday in Miami. Alfredo Amezaga led off the 11th with a single against Clay...
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Miller shelled, Dodgers avoid sweep
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Sunday afternoon’s series finale in Los Angeles didn’t last long. Andrew Miller got hit hard, giving up 7 earned runs in just 1.2 innings, a career worst outing. The Dodgers went on to win 9-2, avoiding the sweep. The Marlins struck early against Chad Billingsley. Alfredo Amezaga, in the lineup for Hanley Ramirez, who sat out [...]
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Nolasco turns in another solid outing (Tom D'Angelo/Palm Beach Post)
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Tom D'Angelo / Palm Beach Post : Nolasco turns in another solid outing — MIAMI GARDENS — Ricky Nolasco, the Marlins' newest ace, was watching Wednesday's game on a clubhouse TV when Alfredo Amezaga stepped to the plate after the 95-minute rain delay in the seventh. — “I'm just thinking, get a base hit, at least we can tie the game,” Nolasco said.
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Short Stops Around the Majors for July 2, 2008
Baseball Digest Daily (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
- Ricky Nolasco allowed just 3 hits while striking out 8 over 7 innings, and Alfredo Amezaga hit a 2-run home run in the 7th inning to give Florida the lead for good as the Marlins beat the Nationals, 4-2. - Howie Kendrick singled, doubled, and scored twice, and Juan Rivera hit a home run and drove in 3 runs as Angels beat the A's, 7-4. - Daniel Cabrera pitched a complete game 7-hitter, and Ramon...
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Amezaga homer lifts Marlins, 4-2
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
MIAMI - Alfredo Amezaga hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the seventh inning when play resumed after a 11/2-hour rain delay, and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals, 4-2, yesterday.
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Amezaga leads Marlins to victory over Nationals
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
A rain delay was worth the wait for Alfredo Amezaga and the Florida Marlins. Amezaga hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in seventh inning when play resumed after a 1 1/2-hour delay, and the Marlins beat the visiting Washington Nationals, 4-2, yesterday.
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Amezaga powers Marlins to victory over Nationals
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Alfredo Amezaga hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in seventh inning when play resumed after a 1½-hour delay, and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Wednesday.
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Amezaga HR gives Marlins 4-2 win over Nationals
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
A rain delay was worth the wait for Alfredo Amezaga and the Florida Marlins. Amezaga hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in seventh inning when play resumed after a 1 1/2-hour delay, and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Wednesday.
