by jonnylons
June 30, 2010 in Commentary by jonnylons
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 [...]
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June 28, 2010 in Coaching Moves, Coaching Staff, Roster by jonnylons
Several sources are confirming that Bobby Valentine was interviewed, but that the candidacy of Bobby Valentine for Marlins’ skipper is now over. MLB.com cites philosophical differences, but was unable to state what those differences are. The Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the negotiations have broken down and that Valentine is no longer a candidate, but the article seemed to leave the [...]
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June 26, 2010 in Commentary by jonnylons
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, [...]
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June 25, 2010 in Coaching Moves, Coaching Staff, Roster by jonnylons
There are several sources reporting that the Marlins are interviewing Bobby Valentine today, but the USA Today reports that there is a denial by Valentine that he will be the next manager. Must be in regards to it being a done deal because Tim Reynolds of the AP is reporting there is an interview with Valentine scheduled, but that other [...]
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June 24, 2010 in Coaching Moves, Commentary, Roster by jonnylons
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 [...]
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June 23, 2010 in Coaching Moves, Regular Season, Roster by jonnylons
Proving to be more than just an answer to a trivia question (Who was the first ever manager in the bigs to be a native from Puerto Rico?), Edwin Rodriguez had the winning touch as the Marlins fought back from a 4-0 deficit to beat the O’s 7-5. It took a home run fest with Gaby Sanchez (8th) and Jorge [...]
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The Confusing State of Bobby Valentine: What I Meant to Say…
July 2, 2010 in Coaching Moves, Coaching Staff, Commentary, Roster by jonnylons
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 [...]
Tags: Bobby Valentine, Fredi Gonzalez, Jeffrey Loria
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