Yanks & Mets Interested in Conine
The Sun-Sentinel is reporting the Mets and Yankees both have interest in Reds outfielder/first baseman Jeff Conine. Conine is currently batting .276 with six home runs and twenty-four RBIs in a limited role with the Reds. Rumors are circulating that he will be one of the many players dealt this summer in what most expect to be a fire sale in Cincinnati. Conine is a career .286 hitter...
Via Hot Stove New York
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July 03, 2007
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July 03, 2007
Discuss
Hanley Ramirez Calls Jeff Conine ‘Chicken,’ Wants to be Next Mr. Marlin
Former longtime Marlins first baseman Jeff Conine called out Hanley Ramirez on the radio last week. Conine said Ramirez doesn’t work as hard as he should, and that he would probably trade him. The criticism is nothing new for Hanley — just read this, this, and this to get caught up. But Hanley didn’t enjoy [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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July 27, 2011
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July 27, 2011
TELL IT LIKE IT IS
Conine: Hanley slacks off
Former Marlins first baseman and current front office exec Jeff Conine spoke about his frustration with shortstop Hanley Ramirez. He says Ramirez is a talented player who doesn't work hard enough.
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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July 23, 2011
Conine to Retire a Marlin
It's a minor story in the paper, but I think a big one for Marlins fans across South Florida. A member of the original '93 Marlins and part of our two World Series champion teams, Jeff Conine will sign a one-day contract and retire a member of the Florida Marlins.Jeff is the only link between the Mar...
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April 22, 2008
Conine to Retire a Marlin
It's a minor story in the paper, but I think a big one for Marlins fans across South Florida. A member of the original '93 Marlins and part of our two World Series champion teams, Jeff Conine will sign a one-day contract and retire a member of the Florida Marlins.Jeff is the only link between the Mar...
Via State of Miami
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March 19, 2008
It's Hanley Vs. Conine Over Mr. Marlin Title
There's trouble in the Florida Marlins clubhouse, and not surprisingly, Hanley Ramirez is at the center of the conflict once again.The Marlins' three-time All-Star shortstop blasted former Marlin (and current assistant to president David Samson) Jeff Conine on Tuesday.Reacting to some disparaging comments Conine made on The Dan LeBatard Show on 790-The Ticket last week, Ramirez...
Via NBC Miami
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July 27, 2011
Jeff Conine calls it a career
Known as “Mr. Marlin” thoughout the organization it’s no surprise that Jeff Conine wanted to retire as a member of the team he helped to World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
Conine began playing for the Marlins in 1993 going 4-for-4 in their opening game and later winning All Star...
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April 20, 2008
Create The Caption #230
(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day.Last Thursday's Winners...."Hey, Peyton...hey...hey...hey how much ya wanna bet I can throw this football over them mountains?"- Anon"10 Seconds later Marsha Brady...
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June 23, 2008
Florida Marlins: Jeff Conine would consider Hanley Ramirez trade
Special assistant Jeff Conine, one of the players most associated with the Marlins franchise, wouldn’t be opposed to the Marlins trading Hanley Ramirez. During an interview Thursday on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on 790 The Ticket, the club’s flagship station, Conine was asked directly if he would trade Ramirez. His answer: “If it were up to me, probably...
Via Sun Sentinel
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July 22, 2011
Jay Gibbons Signed By The Marlins
Yesterday, former Oriole Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Tuesday & should be battling for a roster spot during spring training.He's still getting paid by the Orioles; however, his play in his stint in the Atlantic League and in the Caribbean, plus a chat ...
Via Oriole Post
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January 14, 2009
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January 14, 2009
Scott Hatteberg: From Goat to Hero in Space of 2 Innings
Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Scott Hatteberg started his career with the Boston Red Sox as a catcher, a position he played through his seven seasons with the BoSox, from 1995 through 2001.
In 2001, Hatteberg's final season with the Red Sox, during a game with the Texas Rangers on August 6, he earned a unique distinction in all of MLB history.
Via Blogging Baseball
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August 06, 2007
Hanley Ramirez is a Knucklehead
About a week ago, Jeff Conine, a former major leaguer known locally as Mr. Marlin and current special assistant to Marlins president David Samson, had some harsh words for shortstop Hanley Ramirez on Dan LeBatard’s radio show. Conine said that he would consider trading Ramirez if he had the chance and that he doesn’t always try as hard as he should on a nightly basis...
Via Off The Bench
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July 29, 2011
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July 29, 2011
Florida Marlins: Team President David Samson a Hall of Famer — for charity
Marlins President David Samson will be inducted into the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Ultimate Sports Auction Shrine on Friday, March 11, at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Fellow Make-A-Wish Hall of Famer Jeff Conine will introduce Samson at the annual Ultimate Sports Auction. The event, which features representatives from the four pro franchises, the University of...
Via Sun Sentinel
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March 01, 2011
Royals Locked Out of Hall Once Again
Former Kansas City Royals players better appreciate their place in Kansas City, because they won’t be taking up residence in Cooperstown any time soon.
Former Cincinnati Red Barry Larkin joined George Brett in Cooperstown on Monday, and the only former Royal receiving any votes will drop off from lack of support.
Juan Gonzalez just eluded the ax last year, but he couldn’t keep...
Via i70baseball
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Players won't miss Marlins games at Sun Life
As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full.
Via ESPN
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September 26, 2011
Florida Marlins: What Hanley Ramirez should have said in the first place
Someone apparently got in Hanley Ramirez’s ear about the way he reacted to Jeff Conine’s insinuation that the Marlins might be better off without their superstar shortstop. Ramirez told The Miami Herald earlier this week that Conine was a chicken for making his feelings known on a radio show and not addressing him directly. He also said ultimately he planned to supplant...
Via Sun Sentinel
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July 29, 2011
Marlins say good riddance to cavernous stadium
As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full.
Via Seattle Times
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September 26, 2011
Florida Marlins’ Hanley Ramirez has harsh words for Jeff Conine
Just days after Marlins special assistant Jeff Conine made unflattering remarks about Hanley Ramirez, the shortstop fired back with sharp words of his own, calling Conine a “chicken” and saying his motivation now is to supplant the former player as “Mr. Marlin.”
Via Miami Herald
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July 27, 2011
Marlins assistant Jeff Conine advocates Hanley Ramirez trade
Special assistant Jeff Conine wouldn't be opposed to the Florida Marlins trading Hanley Ramirez. During an interview...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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July 23, 2011
well fancy that
I had a rant planned today for how Ryan Howard should've won the MVP over Albert Pujols, regardless of the Series, for doing great in the second half with Jeff Conine as his only protection, for belting almost 60 in the post-steroids era, for lifting a team that had dumped players and given up into t...
Via Insurance Runs
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February 03, 2008
Conine reflects on Sheffield's Marlins mark
From the on-deck circle or dugout, Jeff Conine witnessed something special and still unprecedented in Marlins history.
Via mlb.com
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April 28, 2010
Hanley Ramirez blasts back at Jeff Conine, calls Marlins legend 'chicken'
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Via SportingNews.com
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July 27, 2011
Mr. Marlin critical of Hanley
MIAMI — Marlins’ three-time All-Star Hanley Ramirez is not on the trading block, but the 27-year-old has frustrated a prominent member of the organization.
Jeff Conine, a team special assistant, said he would be open to dealing Ramirez.
During a radio interview on “The Dan LeBatard Show on 790 The Ticket,” Conine said he was frustrated “On a nightly basis” with how Ramirez...
Via The Fish Pond
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July 22, 2011
Dropping Links: Friday, December 12th
NEWSPhillies sign Raul Ibanez to 3-year, $30 million contract |FOX Sports.com|Shockingly, Terrell Owens is upset with Tony Romo |ESPN.com|Cole Hamels tells NY’s WFAN that Mets are choke artists |FOX Sports.com|Celtics thump Wizards, off to best start ever |CBS Sports.com|RUMORSCould Boris Diaw ...
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December 14, 2008
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December 14, 2008
Yankees Decline Arbitration to Abreu
Former Phillies right fielder Bobby Abreu was not offered arbitration by the Yankees, hinting that he will not return to the Bronx next season. Abreu came to the Phillies in 1998 for shortstop Kevin Stocker, and had eight strong seasons in the City of Brotherly Love. While Abreu was an offensive machine averaging 23 home runs and 107 RBI's, he defense was sub par (due to his...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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December 01, 2008
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December 01, 2008
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