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LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Seven)
October 21, 2009 by
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Back to the National League series. If the Dodgers don't wake up this could all end tonight.
Dodgers (Padilla) at Phillies (Hamels), 8:07 p.m.
Ichthyomancy thinks it has the computer problems worked out. Famous last words.
Best of Luck to You!
Flotsam and Jetsam
October 21, 2009 by
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Unfortunately I'm having to do a Flotsam and Jetsam since I am either having computer problems or an internet connection problem. Now, it is not the worse of things to miss my comments on a story and actually, it may be a relief. But don't get use to it, it...
And you thought the Marlins were cheap
October 21, 2009 by
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And you thought the Marlins were cheap
Jimmy (Foxx) was the League's "most valuable" in 1932 and 1933, with 58 homers and 169 runs-batted-in one year, 48 and 163 the next.
So for 1934, Connie Mack gave him a handsome wage cut.
Red Smith, January 25, 1961,
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Six)
October 20, 2009 by
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The playoffs keep going and going, and that is not bad. Except for the fact that the teams I'm cheering for are not in favorable positions at the moment.
The only game: Yankees (Sabathia) at Angels (Kazmir), 7:57 p.m.
The Angels will be trying to even the series tonight...
Nick Johnson faces the offseason
October 20, 2009 by
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Joe Frisaro writes an article about Nick Johnson's future.
Uncertainty looms for oft-injured Johnson
Bottom line for the Marlins, there ain't no stinkin' way he will be back with the Fish next season. He simply costs too much. It is not that he didn'...
1997 World Series Trophy in Stuart, FLA.
October 20, 2009 by
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The Marlins 1997 World Series trophy is on display at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, Florida.
It’s hard to dominate any room where you can look left and see a game-used bat signed by Babe Ruth or turn to the right and see a rack of baseballs autographed by everyone...
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Five)
October 19, 2009 by
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The playoffs continue on and we have a double header today.
Game One: Yankees (Pettitte) at Angels (Weaver), 4:13 p.m.
Game Two: Dodgers (Wolf) at Phillies (Blanton), 8:07 p.m.
Don't ask me why the West Coast game is the first, I have no idea. Perhaps you do and would...
Andrew Miller makes his 2009 AFL Debut
October 19, 2009 by
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Andrew Miller is in the Arizona Fall League hoping to improve his delivery. However the first time out, didn't exactly warm hearts.
The Arizona Fall League is a place where prospects go to fine-tune their skills. Marlins lefty Andrew Miller is no longer a prospect...
Bryan Price rejects the Marlins offer
October 19, 2009 by
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Pitching coach, Bryan Price decided the Marlins weren't the team for him.
Bryan Price has opted to become the Reds pitching coach rather than take the same job with the Marlins.
Price had discussions with several teams and mulled a few offers, including one from...
Beer Competition for the FMCF
October 19, 2009 by
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Not sure I completely understand this but there is a beer tasting competition that will benefit the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.
Head To Head Beer Competition Goes Pro With The Florida Marlins
I know we have some FishStripers who have swilled beer at least once...
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Four)
October 18, 2009 by
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The NLCS moves to Philadelphia with the series tied at one a piece.
Dodgers (Kuroda) at Phillies (Lee), 8:07 p.m.
Looks like we are in for another wet and cold game. Well, maybe we aren't, but the two teams are. Any friendly wagers on which inning they do they...
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Three)
October 17, 2009 by
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From the way the weather is looking, this game is in big time doubt as to whether it will be played or not. Should the game be called, it will be rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.
But we will continue on for now with the assumption that it will be.
Angels (Saunders) at...
Stadium News
October 17, 2009 by
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This new stadium will have a feature I really, really like and one that is kinda creepy.
First the part I really, really like.
A trip to the concession stand doesn't mean you will miss, say, a home run. If you head to the plaza area, you still will be able to see...
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Two)
October 16, 2009 by
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This is being typed very quickly for technical reasons that I don't have time to explain.
Game one: Phillies (Martinez) at Dodgers (Padilla), 4:07 p.m.
Game two: Angels (Lackey) at Yankees (Sabathia), 7:57 p.m.
That's right, the West Coast game is first so the Yankees...
Fangraphs looks at pinch hitters
October 16, 2009 by
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Fangraphs takes a look at pinch hitters and of course, as you know, the Grits scored highly.
The Pinch Hitters of 2009
In case you are unfamiliar with the terminology, leverage index is as follows: if the LI is 1.0 it means the player pinched hit in plays of average importance...
Marlins AFL Report
October 16, 2009 by
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It seems that in second day of the Arizona Fall League a Marlins prospect did well.
Today’s top award goes to unheralded Florida Marlins OF prospect Bryan Petersen, who collected three hits including his first AFL HR and two doubles.
Congratulations Bryan!
Petersen...
Singing in the Rain
October 16, 2009 by
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Singing in the Rain
21 Rain delays this year at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, totaling a franchise-record 23 hours, 23 minutes of delays. The previous record was 16 delays totaling 19 hours, 8 minutes in 1999.
Marlins minor league players of the year
October 16, 2009 by
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The Marlins announced their minor league award winners for 2009.
The Florida Marlins today named right-handed pitcher Cristhian Martinez their Minor League Pitcher of the Year and outfielder Michael Stanton their Minor League Player of the Year.
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Martinez, 27, went 9-3...
LCS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day One)
October 15, 2009 by
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The League Championship Series starts today with the National League taking center stage.
Phillies (Hamels) at Dodgers (Kershaw), 8:07 p.m.
All games will be on TBS. Yeah, they are making a lot of mistakes though not as many as the umpires, but there is something very nice...
Hanley Ramirez signs with Louisville Slugger
October 15, 2009 by
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Hanley Ramirez and Louisville Slugger have reached an agreement.
Ramirez's name again is being attached to Louisville Slugger. The company has announced it has signed the Marlins slugger to a bat contract.
The contract means Louisville Slugger can put Ramirez's actual...
Stadium News - Sort of
October 15, 2009 by
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Norman Braman keeps losing in court, but apparently he is having a hard time learning that lesson.
Sarah Talalay has the story.
Luxury auto dealer Norman Braman has struck out again.The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed on Wednesday the lower court’s ruling in Braman...
New Orleans Zephrys make some changes
October 15, 2009 by
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The New Orleans Zephyrs will make some changes, mainly in their uniforms.
The new logo is a "Fleur de Z" logo, with a baseball bat as the centerpiece and the new "Zephyrs" script across the middle.
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Additionally, the Zephyrs have introduced...
Chum Bucket
October 15, 2009 by
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While if the insomniac Fish Fans want to comment till the wee hours of the morning, this is the place to do it. However, mostly, this is just a preemptive thread since Playoff Ichthyomancy starts up again tomorrow/today and it is a handy place for those of you who want to...
Fred Haney quote
October 14, 2009 by
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Fred Haney quote
"The only genius in this game" he said, "was the guy who set the bases ninety feet apart."
Via Red Smith August 7, 1958
John Heyman finalizes his ballot
October 14, 2009 by
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John Heyman released his final ballot yesterday. Whether he gets an actual ballot, I couldn't say.
But anyway a few Marlins made an appearance on said ballot.
First is in the NL MVP vote:
5.Hanley Ramirez, Marlins: Big-time talent earned wrath of teammate ...
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