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.

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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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Last week on The Franchise, we saw Jose Reyes back in New York with the Marlins to play against his former team, the Mets. They had a day off, so Jose went to get a new tattoo. This was when he still had his hit streak.

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The Marlins started July off right by sweeping the much hated, Philadelphia Phillies. More good news came with the announcement that Giancarlo Stanton is headed to Kansas City for the All-Star game!

Not only is Stanton participating in the home run derby on July 10th, but he is also representing the Marlins as an all-star reserve. The Marlins announced the news at the game on Sunday, where Stanton thanked the crowd giving him a nice ovation with a tip of the cap.

Stanton has started practicing for the derby at batting practice on Monday at Milwaukee. He sure showed that he is ready to hit some bombs out there in Kansas City!

How many home runs do you predict Stanton will hit this season?

Giancarlo Stanton has a hat.

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

The Miami Marlins finally win again in this dreadful month of June. The Fish beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3. John Buck actually hit another homer, followed by Logan Morrison who homered as well.

Heath Bell saved the game, thankfully. He allowed a couple of hits, but the point is he sealed the win for us. He may have earned his Blue Bell ice cream tonight.

The Home Run Derby!

Giancarlo Stanton is going to light up your TV screens during the Home Run Derby. He has confirmed that he is indeed participating.

Stanton will become the fifth Marlin to be in the home run derby. Get ready, because it is going to be crazy! Stanton has 17 home runs this season, so far.

» Continue reading “Fish Sticks: Marlins Victorious, Home Run Derby News”

Celebrate!

The Marlins finally break that dreadful six-game losing streak against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Now we can get away from our worst interleague play ever (5-13) and focus on the St. Louis Cardinals.

But, for now, we can celebrate. I mean, even John Buck, homered on Sunday.

The Marlins winning make me want to dance. In honor of Pride 2012, here is Madonna performing “Get Into The Groove” during her Sticky & Sweet Tour. (Watch for some language, it is Madonna, after all. )

» Continue reading “Fish Sticks: Marlins Finally Win,Silly Giancarlo Is Silly”

This has been a frustrating month for the Marlins. Yes, Josh Johnson pitched an amazing game today against the Toronto Blue Jays.

JJ only gave up 2 hits and allowed 1 to score. He also struck out 7 batters.

However, the guys forgot how to hit again. They left 5 guys on base.

If it wasn’t for Omar Infante’s double in the 7th inning, Justin Ruggiano would have never scored and we would have been shut out.

Let’s not even mention the masterminds in the bullpen who ruined our chances of catching up by giving up hits left and right, plus a grand salami, and sealing the win for the Blue Jays 7-1.

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The Marlins’ June woes continue. This has been our toughest month in the season so far. We saw a sign of life last night, however, against the Boston Red Sox. Yea, the Marlins were able to actually score more than 2 or 3 runs! (Thanks LoMo for the 2-run homer and 2 doubles!)

Alas, 5 runs wasn’t enough to seal the deal, since the Red Sox scored 7 runs. Bah. Looks like we need some kind of despojo (translation: dispossession) to rid us from evil so we can start winning again.

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