Blow It Up! Marlins Beat Mets to Close 2008 Season Down

September 28, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons

Goodbye, Shea Stadium. You won’t be missed. Well, at least by me. Never been there – went to Yankee Stadium instead. There is nothing that seemed to stand out about Shea except that stupid apple that would light up when the Mets hit home runs. Too bad it didn’t light up for the last two home runs hit there – [...]

Screw the Mets: Closing Day 2008

September 28, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons

It’s that time of year again – the close of the regular season. And yes, the Marlins failed to reach the playoffs this season, but considering no one picked them to be anywhere near where they are (except for a few of us here on MarlinsNation.com) we have got to consider it a success in that the Marlins are playing [...]

Two Months In, Marlins Still In First Place

May 30, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons

They started the season badly, but there has been a total reversal of fortune for the Marlins and Mets. Sure, the Mets opened up their season by beating up on the Marlins – I was there Opening Day and watched Mark Hendrickson get schlacked. And yes, the Mets took two of three from the Marlins in this past series, but [...]

Marlins Take First Game Against Mets; Call Up Relievers

May 26, 2008 in Game Day, Regular Season by jonnylons

Jose Reyes did his best to show that he is the best SS in the NL, but it wasn’t enough to derail the Marlins who won tonight’s series opener 7-3. With some more clutch hits, the Marlins were able to scrape from a 3-2 deficit to a 6-3 lead in the 3rd inning. The 4 runs scored in that inning [...]

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