Marlins Troll

We did build a valuable team from 1998 when they won in 2003. Our team got old so we had to get prospect, not any random prospect, but all the best players around the farm team, put it together and see what happen. After the Brave series though Marlins will start to cool off though.

No surprise our pitching has been outstanding. Josh Johnson, Dontrelle Willis, Ricky Nolasco, Scott Olsen, Brian Moehler, Logan Kensing, Randy Messanger, Taylor Tankersley, Carlos Martinez and Joe Borowski...Thankyou you guys have really rock! Scratch Moehler out.

General - BULLPEN TRYOUTS!!!!!! Subscribe From: Base Ball 10:38 pm To: ALL (1 of 2) 72692.1 Thinking about going to atlanta and seeing if Bobby gives me a chance. He probably will considering who he throws out there right now. Heck I can throw about 75mph from the left side. Best of all I can make a throw to 3rd base without throwing over chippers head. GIVE AN OUT, TAKE AN OUT. Learn that in little league. BRAVES = DONE Options Reply From: gobraves21 10:39 pm To: Base Ball (2 of 2) 72692.2 in reply to 72692.1 I can hit 56 with my fastball. I think I have a chance.

I remember when I got bash when I said we will sweep the Braves. And that was my very first positive comment too.

Yeah, we only won 1 game. NVM about the troll prediction. I don't feel like posting Braves reaction from the game today.

ctmalrinsfan: Hey D-Train! Thanks for taking my question on my 19th birthday! What was your initial reaction when you found out that guys like Jose Castillo and Juan Pierre wouldn't be back this year? Willis: I was upset. Those guys are some of my good friends. But I understand there's a business aspect to the game. Happy Birthday! No he threw a party I will say it again! I asked a 2 part question and they edited it to say JOSE CASTILLO and they took part 2 off the question...It must have been Loria's doing! I suggest you stop posting in this thread before it reach the 500 views mark. :lol You bumped the thread :whistle

Johnson can't keep on going like this, sooner or later he will ran out of gas and won't have any left in Aug.

ctmalrinsfan: Hey D-Train! Thanks for taking my question on my 19th birthday! What was your initial reaction when you found out that guys like Jose Castillo and Juan Pierre wouldn't be back this year? Willis: I was upset. Those guys are some of my good friends. But I understand there's a business aspect to the game. Happy Birthday! No he threw a party I will say it again! I asked a 2 part question and they edited it to say JOSE CASTILLO and they took part 2 off the question...It must have been Loria's doing! I suggest you stop posting in this thread before it reach the 500 views mark.

11:40? What a great convenient time for everyone :plain Especially in the west coast.

Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis fielded questions from fans during an online chat Tuesday. Willis, 24, talked about his accomplishments on the field, his favorite offseason activity, the best thing about being a Major League pitcher and commented on trade rumors. Dontrelle Willis: Hi everyone. Thanks for joining me today. Hope you have some good questions for me. ajnrules: What has been the biggest thrill in your career? Willis: Winning the World Series in 2003. Really? ctmalrinsfan: Hey D-Train! Thanks for taking my question on my 19th birthday! What was your initial reaction when you found out that guys like Jose Castillo and Juan Pierre wouldn't be back this year? Willis: I was upset. Those guys are some of my good friends. But I understand there's a business aspect to the game. Happy Birthday! No he threw a party schacisa: What is most important to you -- Rookie of the Year, the World Series ring, or would you rather have won a Cy Young Award for the most wins in the Majors last year? Willis: The World Series is by far the biggest, because it's a team accomplishment. I'll let this one slide amanda_short: How did you enjoy your time with the Kane County Cougars? Willis: I loved it there. It's a beautiful ballpark. Very good atmosphere. I liked the fans there. I don't see anyone saying anything negative ever unless it is something fustrating. So you should had seen this post coming theray13: What's it like to be in the World Series? Willis: It was the biggest thrill being on the biggest stage. Especially being in New York at Yankee Stadium with all that history there. It was incredible. theray, please don't ask any obvious question again dan_jenicek: Realistically, do you think the Marlins can end the season at least a game above .500 or even .500? Willis: Most definitely. I like the way we've been playing of late. I think we're starting to develop into our own. If he say no, I gurantee you he'll be traded in about 3 days with such negative attitude like me lazerjackmck: What do you think of Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez? Willis: They've both been great. They are the future of the organization. Dan is a gritty player and Hanley has a ton of ability. I like having them behind me. More positive post, spill us the truth Willis, there had to be time you felt a little fustrated that your infield can't turn a double play. But I guess I believe you 100% on this one, your the "I blame everything to myself" type schacisa: Josh Johnson won Rookie of the Month in May. Did you do anything to help him keep winning? Willis: No, that was all him. He's doing OK without my help! Probably only decent info from Willis Max_Kraft: Why did you choose to wear No. 35? Willis: Because that's the number they gave me. :banghead Brandon_Mitchell: Who was your biggest role model as a child? Willis: Dave Stewart from the Oakland A's, because he was an African-American pitcher in the area where I grew up. I have nothing to say here Adminsw: You are good friends with Juan Pierre. Is the locker room any less fun or enjoyable for you since his departure? Willis: No, because I talk to him now more on the phone. Here some funny stuff, good job Willis schacisa: What do you think about being the second oldest starter in the rotation at 24 years old? Willis: I feel like I'm 24 years old. It's no different if I'm the oldest or youngest. No one cares about age, when you're out on the field. Willis and poster are making a comeback, good moral Willis :thumbup chickenfoot: What team do you dream of pitching with? Willis: The Marlins, of course. I know for a fact that was a lie, trying to keep your fan base happy huh Willis, or is it Loria doing the responding? crjr2131: What was it like to play in the World Baseball Classic? Willis: The Classic was a great experience, to be able to play with some of the greatest baseball players in the world and to be around guys like Roger Clemens and Derek Jeter. pointless question theray13: What do you say about the bad start to the season? Willis: I stunk. But I'm a lot better now. Atliest he was being honest with his "I blame everything to myself". But many of us know this already mtodisco27: Who is your favorite Miami Heat player? Willis: Shaq, because he's the Diesel. Have nothing to say here neither Scott_Kraft: What is the best part about being a Major League pitcher? Willis: You work once a week. Sometimes twice. Atiest he was funny, 2/5 points for Willis? ruu: How do you feel about all the hype on a near-trade involving you? Willis: It doesn't bother me. Thats exactly what it is -- hype. I can only go out and worry about doing my job. :plain nunnally: What is your favorite offseason activity? Willis: Ping-Pong. It improves hand-eye coordination. :plain bigchim: Mr. Willis, I am a sophomore pitcher who wants to pitch in the Majors someday. What advice can you give me about increasing velocity and just becoming a great pitcher? Willis: Keep working hard, and believe in yourself -- anything's possible. I'm sure there is a secret code in this post that you must solve to find the secret of increasing your velocity atlbravesfan2005: At what age did you start to play baseball and who was your favorite team? Willis: I started playing when I was 10. The Oakland A's were my favorite team. :plain Suzanne_Rayson: Who is the toughest hitter for you to get out? Willis: David Eckstein of the Cardinals. He doesn't try to do too much, and takes what you give him. Ya, a smart post by Suzanne! :cool 06marinersfan: Do you like video games? Willis: I like them, but I'm no good at them. :banghead :banghead brendan_bechthold: Was it hard to make it into the Major Leagues? Willis: Heck yeah it was hard! Obvious answer but atliest the way he respond, it just say how much more obvious the answer was going to be aimster84: How is Hanley feeling after that nasty spill he took in San Diego? Willis: He should be OK. He got some rest on the long flight back, and we'll see how he is today. Yes, some decent question to get the straight fact Base_Ball_2: Do you play fantasy baseball? Willis: No, I play real baseball. But it feels like it's a fantasy. Way to go Willis saying how dumb that question was without saying it straight and bring some laughter at the same time ajnrules: What sort of things do you do in your free time? Willis: I like to go out to eat! Houston's is my favorite. Loria, is that you? I know that you! That answer was just too obvious! txfish: What adjustments have you made in the last couple of starts, since you have been pitching lights out? Willis: No adjustments at all. They just started hitting the ball at people. That's the game. Loria, let Willis reply his own question brandon_crockett_2: Did you ever play against Jimmy Rollins when you guys were in high school or Little League? Willis: No, because he's older than me by four classes. But we played basketball together. :thumbup for the guy who posted the question dolfanlen: Now that you have a World Series ring, what other accomplishments do wish to achieve during your baseball career? Willis: To stay healthy and pitch for as long as I can. The ring was the biggest thing -- I'd like to get some more. :plain aimster84: How do you stay focused on the mound when an opposing crowd boos you? Willis: I try to play better, so they boo me even more. Hehe, one of your above avg respond gatorownage: What's something that not many people would know about you? Willis: They don't know for a reason! Honestly, I'm a pretty open guy. Loria, let Willis type his own answer Willis: OK everyone. I have to get dressed for batting practice. Thanks, take it easy But your not even pitching, oh well

Some wonderful response and advice Willis gave us. Amazing information I have gain today. :plain Its just something fun. If you look at other players chats they are all like that. People want to know things about players that you cant find just by looking at a website. Its that most were obvious answer.

Some wonderful response and advice Willis gave us. Amazing information I have gain today. :plain

General - way to go bull-pen... Subscribe From: john snyder 9:32 pm To: ALL (1 of 11) 72528.1 yea lets gie up another run man this is just getting to hard to watch..cant belive were about to lose to the marlins.. Options Reply From: xcobex 9:39 pm To: john snyder (2 of 11) 72528.2 in reply to 72528.1 We aren't the first team to lose to them, even the great Mets did. Options Reply From: andruwismyhero 9:41 pm To: john snyder unread (3 of 11) 72528.3 in reply to 72528.1 What the hel! did the bullpen do? Smoltz gave up 3 runs and the bullpen gave up 1...who is really to blame there? Options Reply From: norris10 9:42 pm To: andruwismyhero (4 of 11) 72528.4 in reply to 72528.3 The offense. Options Reply From: gobraves21 9:43 pm To: john snyder unread (5 of 11) 72528.5 in reply to 72528.1 We had this game lost when Smoltz gave up an RBI double to the freakin' pitcher!!! Options Reply From: Grace Kelly 9:45 pm To: john snyder unread (6 of 11) 72528.6 in reply to 72528.1 Uh...the Braves NEVER had a lead in this game. The bullpen gave up fewer runs than Smoltz, who nearly gave up a few homers there. Options Reply From: andruwismyhero 9:46 pm To: norris10 (7 of 11) 72528.7 in reply to 72528.4 No...Im sorry I love Smoltzie as much as the next guy but he isn't perfect like most of you think he is. He lost the game when he gave up the RBI double to the pitcher. Smoltz was to blame for this defeat. Options Reply From: norris10 9:47 pm To: andruwismyhero (8 of 11) 72528.8 in reply to 72528.7 The offense only scoring 1 run is what lost it for us. Even if Smoltz hadn't given up the double we would have still lost. Options Reply From: Harsha Viswanathan 9:49 pm To: Grace Kelly (9 of 11) 72528.9 in reply to 72528.6 A starting pitcher giving up 3 runs isnt bad. You cannot blame Smoltz on the loss. Our offense is pathetic, mike reminger's job is to hold them where they are and he didnt do that. This team is dead for the season, better look onto next. Options Reply From: Grace Kelly 9:53 pm To: Harsha Viswanathan unread (10 of 11) 72528.10 in reply to 72528.9 True. But like you said. Where was the offense. Rems could have pitched straight strike outs and... Options Reply From: andruwismyhero 9:56 pm To: Harsha Viswanathan unread (11 of 11) 72528.11 in reply to 72528.9 Ok by my statement I didn't mean it was all Smoltz fault but he didnt have his greatest stuff either. I meant that it WASN'T the bullpen's fault for once because it seems thats what everybody wants to blame it on.

He certainly has been the man as of late. Its nice to see this starting rotation coming on strong since Mitre went down :thumbup Hmm.... Man you people have no memory at all. Mitre suck with the others 4 pitcher during that time.

General - Who thinks we should do like the Marlins Subscribe From: cashmoneyrecords 10:18 pm To: ALL (1 of 1) 72552.1 We should just keep Andruw, Francoeur, Ray, McCann, Ramirez, Betemit and trade everybody else. We are not going to win anyway we should just trade everybody and just play all young players until they get better. I would rather lose with a bunch of young players and minor leagurs than people like Chipper, Hudson, Smoltz, and Giles. hmm.... :mischief2

General - Rookie Pitcher Johnson Subscribe From: none ya 9:29 pm To: ALL (1 of 6) 72526.1 Looks like Walter Johnson pitching for the Marlins tonight. Options Reply From: grizpack 9:32 pm To: ALL (2 of 6) 72526.2 in reply to 72526.1 We make every pitcher look like a Cy Young contender. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited 6/13/2006 9:33 pm ET by grizpack Options Reply From: john snyder 9:35 pm To: grizpack (3 of 6) 72526.3 in reply to 72526.2 yes we do jose cruz was the same thing...heck im surprised we beat jose lima in NY Options Reply From: norris10 9:41 pm To: john snyder unread (4 of 6) 72526.4 in reply to 72526.3 Juan Cruz. Options Reply From: none ya 9:45 pm To: norris10 (5 of 6) 72526.5 in reply to 72526.4 Juan Cruz, Jose Cruz, whoever. They'd have still have made him look like Cy Cruz Options Reply From: bravosbubbabrown 9:49 pm To: none ya (6 of 6) 72526.6 in reply to 72526.1 This kid has had a great season. He is really throwing the ball well. Of course playing us right now sure helps.

So seriously, are we gonna lose? Subscribe From: 1furcalfan1 8:58 pm To: ALL (1 of 5) 72508.1 To the freakin Marlins? I just dont believe it. Options Reply From: yukon36 9:05 pm To: 1furcalfan1 (2 of 5) 72508.2 in reply to 72508.1 Too many strikeouts. Chipper just watched 3 strikes go by and never moved his bat. Marlins are supposed to have a worse strikeout record than the Braves, but you sure wouldn't know it by tonight's game. Options Reply From: llll14llllreturnsfrom9thbanning 9:06 pm To: 1furcalfan1 (3 of 5) 72508.3 in reply to 72508.1 I'm not surprised. We would get swept by the Royals. Options Reply From: grizpack 9:11 pm To: ALL (4 of 5) 72508.4 in reply to 72508.3 If we're playing, we're losing. The opponent doesn't matter. D-backs swept four from us in Atalnta the went home and dropped four to the Mets. Options Reply From: gobraves21 9:52 pm To: 1furcalfan1 unread (5 of 5) 72508.5 in reply to 72508.1 I doubt we'll win the series with the Fish. Let's look at tomorrow's matchup: Thomson (pounded his last 5 starts) vs. Willis (hasn't given up more than 2 earned runs his last 5 starts) Gee, I wonder which team comes out with the W tomorrow. Pitiful.

Some good question would had been why he super kick to pitch, or why he chose to be a LHP. But you got to give Willis credit for posting such plain responds. :plain

I try to sign up but they ban me as soon I got on. I wonder it had to do with my name.

The abuse, the murder! I'm telling you today is a blow out game!

Wouldn't surprise me if Pujols is still leading the HR.

Troll Prediction: Marlins will win in a blow out win. In Case Troll Is Wrong: The Marlins will strike out atliest 10 times today. Troll Note: I'm sure its the first one.

Are the winds going to blow away from RF of Dolphin Stadium?

As long as we don't lose 120+ games, I can live with little things like that. Losing less then 95 should be our minimal goal. 85 should be oustanding.

That the juice from the warm gulf of Mexico that the tropical storm is taking to have enough humidity to pour on Atlanta. Same juice that Katrina and Wilma has taken.