Marlins Still Alive

September 17, 2008 in Commentary by jonnylons

With 12 games left, the Marlins are not out of it. And if success for a season is gauged in how long you play meaningful games, then the Marlins are having a successful season as they wind down. Being only 5.5 games in back of the surging Phillies for the NL East lead (while the Mets repeat their choke job [...]

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 [...]

Bartman Escorted Out of Wrigley

May 24, 2008 in Marlins History, Uncategorized by jonnylons

Itching to test out a new program being used on the site, mostly embedding YouTube videos and I was hunting for something to post. Well, I cam across this video that shows Steve Bartman being escorted out of the stadium on that fateful Fall evening back in 2003. httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=JoumAUfwnI8 It amazes me how the Cub fans – and players – [...]

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