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...]
Edwin Rodriguez Gets Win in Historic Debut
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 Cantu (10th, 100th of his career) going yard to put those initial 4 runs on the board. Ricky … [Read more...]
Marlins Prepare for New Yorker Fans
June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This recent set of games has been a reunion of sorts. Remember back in 2003 when the Marlins defeated the Yankee$ in 6 games to take the whole enchilada? That's ok, no one in the media seems to remember either - and why would they? There is no one left from that team that is still on the Marlins. Mike Lowell, Josh Beckett and Brad Penny (huh?) are now all on the Red Sox. We just ran into them … [Read more...]
Hanley Ramirez Inks New Deal at OB Site
May 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The future home of the Miami Marlins. Yes, the Miami Marlins. And Hanley Ramirez will be there to christen the new diggs. Ramirez and the Marlins had a press conference at the Orange Bowl site, now being overhauled for the new Marlins stadium that will open in 2011. But as the wrecking balls fly and demolitions tear down a part of Miami history, some new history is being made with the future of … [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...]