Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Marlins Drop Jeremy Hermida to No. 8 in Order
Florida Marlins rookie Jeremy Hermida, batting .255 with just five homers and 22 RBI, has been dropped to No. 8 in the batting order, the first time in his career he has batted that low. Highly prized for his hitting potential, Hermida began the season in the No. 5 hole.
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