Despite Lackluster Start, SD Marlins Are Optimistic

[NumberJ5 45]

 

 

After a shaky start for the expansion team, the SD Marlins spirits have never been higher. The team is currently 2-8 in their first 10 games of the season (putting them 6 points out of playoff contention) however their players value is on the rise. Newcomer Chad Gilbert notched his first goal yesterday, the lone SD goal in a crushing 6-1 defeat against the Houston Bulls. When asked about finally getting one in the goal column, Gilbert (despite english being his native language) said, "Wow. This is dream." Gilbert is a rising star to watch, bolstering a league leading 65.91% in the FO circle, quickly climbing the leaderboards in terms of recent development.

 

The offense has been spread throughout the team, but the two main anchors right now are the Ryans. Winger Ryan Busser and Defenseman Ryan Chism, both holding at 8 points. "Well, it could be worse..." Busser notes, after asserting that it's still early in the season Busser followed that up quickly with "We could be champions!" The team shares his optimism as well. Chism acknowledged the current slump, but asserted "I love the enthusiasm from these guys!"

 

Goaltender Bruce Grimaldi is off to a rough start, but knows his team is behind him all the way. "We spend a lot of time in our defensive zone, but I'm super proud of how far we've come" Grimaldi said. Grimaldi has a point, seeing as the Marlins goaltender has faced a staggering 272 shots against him in the first 10 games, an average of just over 27 a game. The defensive core recognizes the struggles of getting the puck out of their zone, even putting their bodies on the line to try and prevent scoring opportunities. Currently 3rd in the league for blocked shots, the defensive trio of Hunter, Chism, & Frobe know they'll have to step it up even more if they want to help the team rack up more wins in the near future.

 

Frobe's outlook on the team's situation is quite apparent. "I can't believe we lost by only one goal to the only undefeated team left in the league. We're really coming up. I'm predicting a 4-1 record over our next 5 games." When asked how he arrived at that prediction, he answered playfully "....reasons?"

 

They then lost the next game 6-1 against the Houston Bulls.

 

The Marlins GM recognizes the teams early struggles but also notes how well the team has come together in this difficult time. "I freaking love these guys, they're absolutely destroying it [in terms of progression]." He knows that chemistry is going to be pivotal for the Marlins success, saying "I've had a few GMs contact me about the availability of a few players, but these guys are all mine. I've invested myself in this team and no one is moving."

 

At the moment, the season is in its infancy, the team knows that they still have a long road ahead of them before it's over. But for now, it's clear that, from the top down, everyone has bought into the system.

[diacope 1,696]

Ryan & Ryan about to take over 

[Enorama 2,039]

15 minutes ago, Frozen Block said:

Ryan & Ryan about to take over 

 

Come on up to the big league and meet the real Ryan

[Brrbisbrr 207]

Good luck against everyone but the lynx.  

[Fire_In_Babylon 35]

Gilbert smash