While some of you are sitting at home cheering on some other team, I am still here rooting on my Marlins. I admit I am not too excited about what may end up a crappy season. However, I am just glad I still have my team to cheer for. Happy 20th Birthday, Marlins!
I’m pretty addicted to Instagram and Twitter and stumbled upon some pretty neat pictures of Opening Night at Marlins Park.
I have no words. So many memories of Niner and Mike Lowell.
It was just about exactly a year ago when this city was booming with excitement over the Marlins and their new look and players. It was the beginning of a new era. That is what team owner, Jeffrey Loria, said back then. The unveiling of the new team uniforms and logo was a major event. (No season ticket holders were invited, but at least Pitbull was there!) Loria tossed an old Marlins hat as if it was a piece of trash right before showing off the new look of the team. He said something like, “Out with the old, in with the new”.
After the big party, fans were invited to go to the new ballpark to buy new merchandise. I remember standing there, watching the crowd of people lining up to get first dibs on t-shirts and hats. Loria was standing in front of me, watching, with a huge smile on his face. I immediately thought of Mr. Burns of The Simpsons putting his hands together while saying, “Excellent.” No lie. We even joked about it afterwards.
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It has been reported that the Marlins have traded away Mark Buehrle, Jose Reyes, Emilio Bonifacio, Josh Johnson, and John Buck to the Toronto Blue Jays for Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria, Hendersen Alvarez, Justin Nicolino, and Jake Marisnick. So, the Marlins trade away all the fan favorites (except for John Buck. I mean, come on) for a homophobic Cuban (Escobar) and some other guys I don’t know much about right now. Sigh…
No more Ozzie Guillen, guys. However, Marlins fans can expect former catcher, Mike Redmond to bring them some laughs. The guy is funny. He actually used to have Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” as his walk-up song. Amazing.
I actually met Mike once. It was right after the Marlins won the 2003 World Series. He was smoking a cigar with other players at a cigar shop on Calle 8. He’s a really cool guy and a hoot to have around. I mean, this is the guy who used to take batting practice indoors naked. (I promise that link has no pictures.)
I don’t know what to tell you about how I think Redmond would be as the Marlins’ manager. At least he has some experience managing, however it is in the single-A level. So….. yea. We shall see.
Some of you may have forgotten about good ole Mike. So, let’s get reacquainted with him, shall we?
Sometimes this Marlins team makes certain decisions that make you scratch your head. Today, Manager Ozzie Guillen, along with bench coach Joey Cora, have been fired from the team. They are not done either.
A possible replacement being rumored is former Marlin, Mike Lowell. Honestly, I think Lowell is great, but I am afraid the Marlins would just fire him like they did everyone else.
CBS Miami put out a great article about Ozzie.
I guess the Marlins can dedicate this song to Ozzie, then.
I think it’s a pretty known fact that Heath Bell and Ozzie Guillen do not see eye to eye after the comments the former closer said about his manager. Heath was quoted as saying that “it is hard to respect a guy that doesn’t tell you the truth or doesn’t tell you face to face”. Heath went on to say that the team needs a manager who is a good leader, who is well respected, and “everyone looks up to”.
He said all this on WQAM to Dan Sileo on his weekly radio show.
Apparently, Heath and his teammates do not share the same sentiments towards Ozzie.
Honestly, Heath needs to realize that Ozzie gave him so many chances to continue being our closer. I agree with the players that if we would’ve had a much better season, this subject wouldn’t have even been brought up. I think they were trying to say the following: Heath, if you wouldn’t have sucked at closing out games, you wouldn’t have this problem with Ozzie in the first place.
Rumors are swirling around that Ozzie Guillen may not be asked to return as Marlins manager next season. Honestly, I think we should give him another chance. I am kind of tired of firing good managers left and right while nothing really changes (See: Fredi Gonzalez and Joe Girardi).
Mike Lowell’s name is being thrown around as a possible replacement if Ozzie does not return.
Thoughts?
Loading ...Keep Ozzie. If he goes, I am gonna be a sad Christopher Palu. (Project Runway reference #10000002 and I am not ashamed.)
Can we just get rid of the ownership, though? Seriously.
Nate Eovaldi pitched a gem for 8 innings, but Steve Cishek blew the save. But it’s okay because the Marlins still beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 with a walk off hit by Jose Reyes.
This calls for a party, Gangnam Style.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the coolest part of the Marlins game today. The game was quite uneventful with the Fish losing to the Mets 5-1. Even Jason Bay hit a grand slam for the Mets. Fail.
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I has a sad. This was the last episode of this season’s The Franchise. It was way cool to have a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes with the Marlins. Not only did they show what happens with the team in general, but I liked seeing their relationship as teammates and buddies. Of course, I also enjoyed watching Ozzie Guillen rant away, whether it was about coconut water or crappy performance on the field.
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