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04/10/2008: "Gotta Say It While I Can ..."
I'm just gonna put it out there, because 1), it's true and 2), it ain't gonna last:
First place Florida Marlins.
Yes, the Fish - with their sub-ARod payroll, are 6 and 3 and leading the National League East. They're even coming off a road sweep of the Washington Nationals after today's 4-3 victory.
Is it smoke and mirrors? Probably. But it's also some strong pitching and timely hitting - not to mention the occasional outstanding defensive play, like the one made today by left fielder Josh Willingham. Tracking a Nick Johnson fly ball to the fence, he tipped what would have been a game-tying home run back into the park, turning it into a double. That run he saved was the final margin of victory.
Now, it's unlikely they'll be in the running for long. Our opening day starter, Mark Hendrickson, was the #4 pitcher for the Dodgers last year. Our third baseman wasn't even on the roster a week before the season started. But what the heck - every team has 25 guys who play 162 games, and when they add up the scores you win or lose.
And right now, we're winning, baby ... 
