Last I checked, Jeffrey Loria can't turn a double play much less hit a ball out of the infield. The guy could probably not even make it around the bases at half stride without a chauffeur. So, what is with all the noise about him? Sure, he is the owner of the Marlins franchise. Yes he is a cheapskate that is using his sports franchise as an investment tool and not as a hobby like his fellow … [Read more...]
Valentine Interview Delayed; Fans and Media Need to Stop Whining
June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Bobby Valentine interview, and impending hire, is on hold. The Marlins are saying to be patient, that there is a process here and that they want to hire the right guy. I am going to be critical here. Firing Fredi Gonzalez so abruptly without having someone in line shows the Marlins to not really have a plan. Then again, to fire Gonzalez and immediately bring in a new manager means that this … [Read more...]
Much Ado About Nothing: Firing Fredi Gonzalez a Good Thing for Fish
June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fredi Gonzalez has 276 on the books, the most of any manager in the brief history of the Marlins. The question is, was he the best manager in Marlins' history? Clearly, no, but in judging from making the rounds reading the media reaction you would think he was. In fact, all of a sudden, it is being likened to another "mistake" of letting Joe Girardi go. Look, Girardi is a fine manager for a … [Read more...]
Fredi Gonzalez Canned
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In the backdrop of the latest marketing sensation, the vuvuzela give out, comes even more noise from the Fish - Fredi Gonzalez is out as manager in the middle of his 4th season. But the brass didn't end there, they also let Carlos Tosca and hitting "coach" Jim Presley go (hey MarlinAddict, you happy about that?). Why now in midseason? A quote from Jeffrey Loria, according to the Palm Beach … [Read more...]
…And We’re Back
April 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Ok, so the site has been largely inactive for the better part of 4 months. I know, I know. I am a bad Marlin fan. Truth be told, I am not dead but have been working so hard over these past several months that I have had very little free time to follow up on me Fish. That said, as I am a teacher, the summer will be here soon and I will be fully involved in following the Marlins and opining on … [Read more...]
Marlins had good run
September 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Well, despite their best efforts the Fish were not able to pull off a stop into the post season. The Rockies got hot, the pitching grew cold. All in all, the Marlins put together a winning season, which is a great achievement for this franchise considering most did not give them a chance to compete. Instead of the Marlins in the celled, it is the Mets. You can't feel too bad about the Marlins … [Read more...]
Marlins Win Heated Game With Dodgers; MLB Needs to Review Rules and Conduct
July 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bob Davidson got it flat wrong. Jeff Weaver was on the mound, faced with relieving the Dodgers in a game where the Marlins had a 8-0 lead. There was also two outs and no one on base. Hanley Ramirez stepped into the batter's box to take a swing at some pitches - but Weaver had other plans. He threw the first pitch high and inside, ball one, with Ramirez jumping out of the way. Next pitch, Weaver … [Read more...]
New Stadium Means New Hopes and Developments
July 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Get a Closer Look - Take a Look at Our Marlins New Stadium Page With a new stadium comes tons of new things - not just the cellophane wrapping and the other waste materials that come with a new package. But bigger things, too. With a new stadium comes a new team name - gone will be the monicker of Florida Marlins as it will be slipped out in place of the Miami Marlins. There is something … [Read more...]
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The Confusing State of Bobby Valentine: What I Meant to Say…
You know what makes for a great relationship? Communication. Apparently Jeffrey Loria and the Marlins don't get that and would lose out on their Valentine: Bobby V, baby, Bobby V. In what has been probably the most convoluted and confusing situation of any managerial hiring process, or hiring process, Bobby Valentine shed some light on the situation. In fact, it seems that he is still in the … [Read more...]