ST IGT Miami @ NYM 2/25

[Edgy MD]

1. Derek Dietrich (L), lf
2. Lewis Brinson (R), cf
3. Starlin Castro (R), 2b
4. Brian Anderson (R), 3b
5. Garrett Cooper (R), 1b
6. Monte Harrison (R), dh
7. Braxton Lee (L), rf
8. Austin Nola (R), c
9. Yadiel Rivera (R), ss
   
   Tyler Cloyd (R), sp

1. Asdrubal Cabrera (S), 2b
2. Yoenis Cespedes (R), dh
3. Adrian Gonzalez (L), 1b
4. Todd Frazier (R), 3b
5. Kevin Kaczmarski (L), rf
6. Travis d'Arnaud (R), c
7. Matthew den Dekker (L), cf
8. Amed Rosario (R), ss
9. Ty Kelly (S), lf
   
   Robert Gsellman (R), ss

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First stringers are in bold, with the Marlins forsaking the unwritten rule (that isn't particularly enforced anymore anyhow) that says you should take at least four first-stringers with you on spring road trips. But hey, the difference between first and second string is kinda fuzzy with the 2018 Marlins.

Yoenis Céspedes is breaking the seal on 2018, presumably batting second to get him a better chance at a third trip to the plate.

[bmfc1]

K-Kaz looks bigger than the 6'0", 192 on his roster page.
A-Gon effortlessly made a nice play and, if his body allows, it will nice to have good defense at 1st

[Lefty Specialist]

Cespedes obliterated a ball, which is always fun to see.

[Lefty Specialist]

I think all that weight Dom Smith lost over the winter was immediately transferred to the Mets batboy.

[MFS62]

I didn't watch the game because I was afraid a picture of, or comment about, Derek Jeter might send me into painful spasms. (I'm still on pain meds)
Now, I can't find a box score.
Help!

Later

[Lefty Specialist]

10-3 Metropolitans. Cespy 3-run bomb. Gsellman looked gsood. Lobaton HR to put pressure on d'Arwecki.

[MFS62]

Thanks,
found one (posted late - wasn't available as late as 3/4 hour after the game)
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/marlins-vs-mets/2018/02/25/533821#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=533821

Later

[Zvon]

Lovin' the flashing M!

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I was able to watch the big tack-on inning. I guess we should temper expectations given the Marlins lack of trying this year but not a bad day when LJ Mazzilli plays a role in a big rally.

[Edgy MD]

Always nice to look at the standings and savor a 1986ian .667 winning percentage.

Céspedes is the easy choice for PotG (2-3 with a three-run homer), but take a long, thoughtful look at the Rafael Montero's line (two innings, no baserunners, four strikeouts). Imagine that sort of action out of a swingman.

Others in the Schaefer Circle:
José Loboton: 2-2, HR, RBI, RS
Amed Rosario: 2-3, 2B, 2 RS
A.J. Ramos: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 3 SO, 0 R
Asdrubal Cabrera: 2-3, 2B, RS
Robert Gsellman: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 0 R
Ty Kelly: 1-2, BB, RBI, RS
Kevin Plawecki: 1-1, BB, RBI
Todd Frazier: 1-2, 2B, RBI, RS, GiDP
L.J. Mazzilli: 1-2, 2B, RBI, RS, GiDP
Jeurys Familia: 1.0 IP, 1 BB, 0 R
Kevin Kaczmarski: 1-3, RBI
Matt den Dekker: 1-3, RS
Ian Strom: 1-1

[Centerfield]

The odd thing is when I see Adrian Gonzalez, he still looks the same. So I expect him to be dangerous.

Will be disappointing if he isn’t. But I think there is a good chance he can be good.