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Here are the steps I took to save my iPh ?
January 21, 2009 by
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Here are the steps I took to save my iPhone after dropping it in the toilet on Sunday:
1) First I dried off the phone as best as I could with a towel and proceeded to shake the phone up and down to allow as much water as possible to drip out the bottom of [...]
http://twitpic.com/15hm9 - ?Th?
January 21, 2009 by
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http://twitpic.com/15hm9 - ?The Tuna? decked out in Phins gear. He isn?t going anywhere.
Monday Video Switch - Party Like It's 2003!
November 17, 2008 by
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Happy Monday morning Fish heads. It's amazing what a Dolphin win can do for your Monday morning. As long as they keep winning the less I feel like I have a case of "The Mundays". New week, new featured video. This weeks is a clip from the 2003 World Series DVD. Relive [...]
Florida Marlins/Bill James Rankings
November 17, 2008 by
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Figured I would pass along this bit of data for you. This is data parsed from the Bill James 2008 Handbook. The following list of the top 25 young MLB players includes teams, positions, and 2008 ages: 1. Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, age 24 2. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins ...
Hanley Snubbed Again? Shocker!
November 17, 2008 by
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MVP results came in today for the National League and Albert Pujols snagged the award like usual. Hanley Ramirez was snubbed as usual, finishing 11th with 55 points. (Rotoworld)
Hilarious Rolling Rock Commercial
November 14, 2008 by
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Remember to bring your cup people! Hat tip to Mike for the find!
The Kevin Gregg Trade, What They Are Sayinga??
November 14, 2008 by
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Let's take a look around the web and see what other Fish fans and analysts are saying about the Kevin Gregg tradea?? FishStripes - I'm not going to spend much time on the Cubs side of the trade, but hopefully Gregg will do well for them with his new bionic knee (or whatever...
Larry Beinfest Trade History
November 14, 2008 by
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MLB Trade Rumors has been doing a feature where they breakdown the trade history of every GM in baseball. They finally have gotten around to the Marlins FO and have the latest spreadsheet posted of the Larry Beinfest and Michael Hill era. It's an interesting read. Check it out. (MLB Trade [...]
Kevin Gregga??GONE!
November 13, 2008 by
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The Marlins continued there overhaul today with the anticipated trade of Kevin Gregg being completed. The trade partner? The Chicago Cubs. Clark Spencer has the scoop over at Fish Bytesa?? The Marlins have traded reliever Kevin Gregg to the Chicago Cubs for right-handed pitcher Jose Ceda. ...
Pavano Open to Returning to Fish
November 13, 2008 by
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Right-hander Carl Pavano says he is open to a reunion with the Marlins. And wherever he winds up, Pavano is determined to shed his label as one of the biggest free-agent busts in baseball history. (Palm Beach Post)
Hanley Wins Silver Slugger
November 13, 2008 by
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Just got this press release via email. Hanley Ramirez has taken home the Silver Slugger Award in the NL for shortstop. Per the pressera?? The face of the Marlins franchise, Ramirez paced all Major League shortstops this past year in home runs (33) and slugging percentage (.540). The ...
Henry Owens Suspended 50 Games
November 12, 2008 by
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Relief pitcher Henry Owens has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a performance enhancing drug. Owens has been out since 2007 with shoulder problems. Owens was fantastic before going on the DL back in 2007. Naturally, the Marlins are not happy about the ...
Uggla Should Stick Around
November 11, 2008 by
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What about Dan Uggla and his $5 million projection? Juan Rodriguez was assured again Monday night a?" as I have been recently a?" that the Marlins have made it clear Uggla stays into next season. Whether he makes it past next July is another matter. (Sun-Sentinel Blog)
Tuesday Video Switch
November 11, 2008 by
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Forgot to update the video feature yesterday but managed to get a new fresh one up today. This weeks video features Jeremy Hermida and his entrance into the big leagues. Let's take a step back and remember what happened that night at Joe Robbie against the Cardinalsa?? Jeremy Hermida of the ...
Olsen, Willingham Traded to the Nationals
November 10, 2008 by
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In a somewhat surprising move, the Fish have traded feisty Scott Olsen and fan favorite Josh Willingham to the Washington Nationals for Emilio Bonifacio, who hit .243 in 49 games last season, and two minors leaguers in pitcher P.J. Dean and shortstop Jake Smolinski, sources told ESPN...
Fish Attack - Arizona Fall League Videos
November 07, 2008 by
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Good morning Fish heads. As a Friday morning treat, courtesy of Minor League Ball, we got some nice feature videos of some of our your studs in the Arizona Fall League. Check out the videos below.
Scott Cousins - Arizona Fall League - 2008-10-28 from David Pratt on Vimeo.
Logan Morrison...
Marlins Guarantee Maybin Spot
November 07, 2008 by
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I really hope this isn't a Randy Shannon type situation. Cameron Maybin got his callup at the end of last season and put on a hitting, fielding, running and power display that we all expected and couldn't wait to see. He is a star in the making. So much that the Marlins [...]
Braham Being a Douche Again
November 07, 2008 by
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On Oct. 30, Braman filed a new motion in the suit, stating that he had just learned of the higher costs through a story in Miami Today, a weekly newspaper. Braman is asking the court to allow new depositions of City Manager Pete Hernandez. (South Florida Business Journal)
Off Topic - Boom Baby!
November 07, 2008 by
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If you haven't seen the new EP of South Park it's a must watch for post election hilarity. Check the sample clip from above or watch the whole EP from this link.
Boom Baby! TGIF!
Braves in the Olsen Mix?
November 07, 2008 by
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Investigating several different avenues to improve their rotation, the Atlanta Braves, in addition to talking trade with San Diego for Jake Peavy, also have approached the Florida Marlins about left-hander Scott Olsen (8-11, 4.20 ERA in 33 starts in 2008). Texas also is believed to...
Marlins Guarantee Maybin Spot
November 07, 2008 by
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I really hope this isn't a Randy Shannon type situation. Cameron Maybin got his callup at the end of last season and put on a hitting, fielding, running and power display that we all expected and couldn't wait to see. He is a star in the making. So much that the Marlins feel...
Fish In A Barrel - Where Are They Now?
November 04, 2008 by
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Couple of news and notes around the webbers today. Let's check em outa??
Yankees signed RHP Sergio Mitre, who had been with the Marlins, to a one-year contract with a club option for 2010.
The GM meetings don't start until Monday, and the winter meetings are a while away...
Big Jake Close to Being Dealt to Royals
October 30, 2008 by
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Clark Spencer is reporting that the Marlins are close to completing a deal that will send Mike Jacobs to the Kansas City Royals for relief pitching prospect Leo Nunez. As was reported earlier in the week, the Fish have been in talks with KC all week and almost had a deal done until...
Fire Up That Hot Stove Baby!
October 26, 2008 by
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Out of any writer in the Miami Herald, Barry Jackson seems to get the most juicy information on a weekly basis. Looking past the fact that Antoine Walker spent $6500 bucks on champagne and Patron at club BED in Miami, Barry brings us some good info this morning regarding potential...
Pair of Florida Managers Grab Sporting News MOY
October 23, 2008 by
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The way Marlins fans talk about Fredi Gonzalez on the local airwaves and on websites and blogs, you would think he has driven this team into the ground over the last two years. Considering what Fredi has been given to work with (remember the starting rotation at the beginning of the...
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