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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 ...
Joe Frisaro's mailbag returns
October 14, 2009 by
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If you are getting withdrawals from not having email Tuesday for the rest of the year, you could always check-in at Joe Frisaro's methadone email clinic. Joe has thrown on some new paint on the place and changed its name, it is now known as the inbox, but the premise...
Gary Carter New PBAU Baseball Coach
October 14, 2009 by
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Since Palm Beach Atlantic sent this to me and it is about baseball along with being South Florida related, it deserves a post.
Hall of Famer Gary Carter will take over the reins as the head of the Sailfish.
Palm Beach Gardens resident and baseball Hall-of-Fame catcher Gary...
Andrew Miller to the AFL
October 13, 2009 by
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Andrew Miller is on his way to the Arizona Fall League.
In hopes of getting Miller on track, the Marlins have sent the lefty to the Arizona Fall League, where he will pitch for the Mesa Solar Sox.
"I've been given a lot of opportunities. I haven't...
BP's Final Hit List
October 13, 2009 by
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Baseball Prospectus released their final Prospectus Hit List for the season. Unfortunately, it is premium content and you have to pay to play in order to read it.
When they got through crunching the numbers the Marlins finished number 14 out of 30. Okay...
LDS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Six)
October 12, 2009 by
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The playoff picture is coming into view when the Angels and the Yankees punching their ticket for the next round. But all is not decided. The Rockies and Phillies still have to settle some things.
Mercifully today we have only one game. The triple-headers are...
The Wind was blowing in Cleveland
October 12, 2009 by
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The Wind was blowing in Cleveland
The game-time temperature at Coors Field was 35 degrees, tying it with Game 4 of the 1997 World Series in Cleveland between the Indians and Marlins for the coldest postseason game in history.
Bryan Price one of the possibles
October 12, 2009 by
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The Marlins are interviewing Bryan Price as next pitching coach.
The Marlins have contacted Bryan Price about the pitching coach job. Price, who has served in that capacity with the Mariners and Diamondbacks, on Friday confirmed his interest and added the Marlins are one...
LDS Open Thread Ichthyomancy (Day Five)
October 11, 2009 by
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The playoffs continue on as the Dodgers are the only team to punch their ticket to the next round. Today we have a triple-header since the snow is suppose to abate in Colorado.
Here are today's games:
Angels (Kazmir) at Red Sox (Buchholz), 12:07 p.m.
Yankees (Pettitte...
LDS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Four)
October 10, 2009 by
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The playoffs are starting to take shape and things aren't looking so pretty for the Red Sox, Twins, Cardinals and even the Phillies. It turns out the percentages for a road team, Rockies, losing the first game and the winning the second is 85.7 percent they will win the...
The Marlins are short a couple more coaches
October 10, 2009 by
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A couple of the Marlins coaches have refused to rejoin the team for next season.
Third base-outfield coach Bo Porter and bullpen coach Steve Foster declined offers to return, the Marlins said Friday.
This will be different, we will get a new third base coach to blame...
LDS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Three)
October 09, 2009 by
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Hopefully I will get time to make this better, but for now it is as it is.
The playoffs keep rolling along and so does Midnight Baseball. In tonight's action two former Marlins take the hill for the start. Personally, I hope both of their teams chalk up one in...
De La Cruz has a job -- Cliff Floyd not so much
October 09, 2009 by
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In former Marlins news, the Padres will retain the services of Eulogio De La Cruz but sent Cliff Floyd packing.
The San Diego Padres on Thursday selected the contract of righty Eulogio De La Cruz, and requested unconditional release waivers on righties Cha Seung Baek...
LandShark Stadium not good enough
October 09, 2009 by
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Apparently, LandShark Stadium isn't good for football either. Or at least according the NFL.
South Florida is set to host its 10th Super Bowl this February, but it could be the region's last for a while.The Miami Herald is reporting that the NFL issued a stern...
Marlins to play under an overpass
October 09, 2009 by
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I've been meaning to post this for awhile, but have always forgot until now. This was brought up in the comments by someone when it happened, and I'm way too tired to go and look for the proper citation. But if it was you, feel free to jump in there and claim credit...
The Bugs Raymond Warmup
October 09, 2009 by
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The Bugs Raymond Warmup
One day John McGraw handed Bugs Raymond a new ball and sent him out to warm up for relief. When Bugs got into the game he was loaded. Leaving the bench, he had hiked right past the bullpen to a gin mill across the street, and traded the ball for three shots...
LDS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day Two)
October 08, 2009 by
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The playoffs keep trucking along and here are today's contests.
Actually before we get to that, there was some confusion about the Player of the Game and Above and Beyond picks. And I accept all the blame for that.
Once again you will be picking the winner in...
Fredi Gonzalez is content
October 08, 2009 by
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Fredi Gonzalez is satisfied with what he heard from Loria.
Though Loria has offered no public endorsement, he apparently said the right things privately to Gonzalez, who is ready to move past the awkward situation. "It was a good conversation," Gonzalez said...
Andy Fox says no thanks
October 08, 2009 by
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Andy Fox didn't think much of the offer the Marlins made to him and turned it down.
Mark Wiley (pitching coach) and Andy Fox (infield and first-base coach) will not return to the coaching staff. Both were offered jobs within the organization but Fox already has declined...
Hanley Ramirez gets the Silver Bat
October 08, 2009 by
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Hanley Ramirez brings home the first Silver Bat in franchise history.
In honor of winning his first batting title, Hanley Ramirez is the National League recipient of the Silver Bat Award from Louisville Slugger.
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Ramirez is the first NL shortstop to win the batting...
Walter Boom-Boom Beck
October 08, 2009 by
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Walter Boom-Boom Beck
...the incident took place in Philadelphia's antique Baker Bowl...beloved by lefthanded hitters whose feeblest pop fly would rebound thunderously from the tall, tin-faced fence...
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It wasn't one of Walter's best days. He would throw...
LDS Open Thread and Ichthyomancy (Day One)
October 07, 2009 by
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The regular season is over and let the playoffs begin.
Ichthyomancy is somewhat different during the playoffs, you won't be picking an attendance figure, since all games should be sellouts, and instead you will be choosing the winning team. However, it is not...
Marlins Die-Hards contest
October 07, 2009 by
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The Marlins Die-Hards are holding a post season bracket challenge. If you want to try your luck, check it out.
Playoff Brackets
Who knows, maybe you will get lucky.
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