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.
I think it’s a pretty known fact that HeathBell 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 donotshare 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?
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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.
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.
Since I am finally back from my vacation to Atlanta and Washington DC (I basically followed the Marlins there), I can get back to you, my fellow obsessed Fish fans. I caught up on The Franchise after I got home and three things stuck to me: Hanley Ramirez, Heath Bell, and Ozzie Guillen.
This week’s The Franchise was more about a look into Ozzie Guillen and his family. Sure, there was a bit of drama when they showed Heath Bell having another meltdown in the clubhouse after he messed up again. They also touched upon the Hanley Ramirez rumors that were circling before he was sent packing to Los Angeles. More on that later in this post.
This week’s episode of The Franchise was pretty sad, yet happy in a few ways. This Marlins team has quite a few characters as we know it, starting with manager, Ozzie Guillen and outfielder, Logan Morrison.
The episode opened with top Marlins front office members, including owner Jeffrey Loria and general manager, Larry Beinfest, in a round table meeting discussing the progress of the team so far, as well as the future. It is really interesting to see what these guys have to say about the current state of the team. However, that is not what stood out to me this episode.
The Marlins suffered a heartbreaking loss Tuesday at Milwaukee. They were down 9-2 and caught up to tie the game 11-11. In the 10th inning, Jose Reyes homered, making the score 12-11.
Then comes Heath Bell to close the game for the Fish. He strikes out Ryan Braun to face Aramis Ramirez, who homers and wins the game for the Brewers 13-12. Epic fail.
Ozzie Guillen gave the media a huge rant in the clubhouse. It went something like not putting all the blame on Bell, because of the other 10 runs scored. While I sort of agree with him, I do think however, you still have to close out the game. Enough said.
It has been two years in a row now that June pretty much sucks for the Marlins. The Fish just lost their 10th game this month against the Tampa Bay Rays 11-0. Apparently, we forgot to hit. Donovan Solano was the only one who hit this game.
I am about to vent my frustration with some Glee music, if you don’t mind. Glee makes me happy. I am hoping this helps turn some things around with this team.
The Marlins took action on Tuesday against manager, Ozzie Guillen, and his comments about Fidel Castro. Ozzie has been suspended for 5 games. He also apologized publicly in front of the media while people demonstrated outside.
However, is this enough for the Cuban community to forgive Guillen for the words he said? I don’t think it’s even close.
Fans and celebrities alike have taken to Twitter to either defend Ozzie or trash him. For example, Gaby Sanchez, commented to Joe Capozzi from The Palm Beach Post, “Ozzie was very sincere in his apology. He definitely looked very sincere to me. We just have to move forward now.”
Ozzie said in spanish during his press conference, “I’m here to apologize with my heart in my hand, to ask for forgiveness from those I have hurt directly or indirectly.” I want to get back to baseball as soon as possible. I am pretty upset that the feeling of excitement around the city about the team is now gone due to Ozzie not thinking before speaking.
Miami mayor, Tomas Regalado said he accepts Ozzie’s apology. Now let’s see how long it takes for everyone else to do the same… if ever.
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