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Good riddance what a great fan you are Exactly. I'm a fan who likes to win. Go become a Yankees fan then. A lack of loyalty is the worst habit a fan can have. Umm..let's see jr. I'm loyal to the TEAM. Not Dontrelle. I follow the Marlins win or lose....but how does wanting Dontrelle trading for other team needs make me unloyal? Some of you fans are funny.

Good riddance what a great fan you are Exactly. I'm a fan who likes to win.

Dontrelle is as good as traded. Good riddance too.

When I get a chance I will help you out... I have some nice photos from that series... I was there.. Been real busy so when I get around to it I will try to help Sound great! I look forward to seeing them. Thank you VERY much. Jay

Can anyone help? I have search Getty Images all day...nothing.

I'm sorry, I thought I did say please If anyone does find any....I would really appreciate it Please

Can anyone please (Edit: I forgot to say please) find me as many pictures as possible of Miguel Cabrera batting on April 24, 25 & 26 2006 @ Cubs. The game used bat and game used cap I just bought is said to have come from that series..I would love a chance to photo match it!! Thanks, Jay

Worst move the Marlind EVER made....and they've made many!...was to let Joe Giardi go. Best young MGR in the game.

Thanks for all the imput guys! I asked this question because, as some know, I collect Miguel Cabrera game used memorabilia. I recently aquired his batting helmet (2005), his cap (2006) and his bat (??). I am still looking to pick up his black and his white pinstripe game used jerseys....and either buy them already auto'd or have them auto'd. I'm just putting together a nice little Cabrera collection to display in my home office. Thanks, Jay

Ok, so the Alternate with the "F" on the left breast is no longer used? Thanks

Ok, ok..I know...I come up with the strangest questions But trust me, all of the help I have received here has gone a long way to educate me on the Florida Marlins. Yes, I am a "converted" fan at age 32. So here's the next question: In terms of the Marlins uniform, they have a home jersey, home alternate jersey, road jersey and road alternate jersey. Do they have one cap and batting helmet for road and away? Just the black ones right? There are no alternate helmet/cap colors? And, do they wear different cleats when home or away? (I've seen Cabrera wear white cleats trimmed in black and black cleats). Thanks.

I haven't gone to the movies since Stargate with Kurt Russell was out. These days I watch a good portion of my movies online...for free. And yes, they are the same bootleg versions that the guy in this story got arrested for. I don't tape 'em, but i sure as hell will watch 'em Past that, I go to blockbuster I don't go to the movies for two reasons - 1. I can't stand people. Arrogant, ignorant pukes and thug wannabe's. Why bother when I can stay home and enjoy the movie with my family. And 2. The prices are RIDICULOUS. The cost of a night at the movies for a family of 4 - $40 for tickects, $8.00 for 2 large popcorns, $12 for 4 soft drinks and $6.00 for 2 boxes of candy (1 foe each child). No way I would even consider spending $50-$60 dollars for a night at the movies. Especially when we can rent any movie we want, not have to deal with people and enjoy time with my family in the comfort of our on living room.

Thank you for the last few posts, good stuff. I have heard the "weight" suggestion twice now in my search. That very well may be the answer...not sure? It both cases I have seen recently, "32" was clearly written on the very top end of the bat barrel (in the cupped end). It appears to be written in whiteout. It just very well may be that this is a weight indicator and nothing more. I would have to contact Zinger and see which size bats he has prdered from them. Thanks and keep the great responses coming.

# 32 could be a player miggy admired when he was a kid Could have been, but unlikely. I just used to numbers on bat handles and bat barrels being there to identify who's bat it is in the clubhouse and the bat rack.

Couple ideas: -It could be a model number -It could be a number with history for Miggy. I doubt Miller and Smith even have specific bats. Thanks for the reply. I tried to think of the same scenerios. Definately not a model number, as it's in white out "in" the cupped ended of the barrel and anothe rbat I saw it in white out on the bat knob. I figured that maybe one of the pitchers, for whatever reason had the chance to see an AB and perhaps was given the bat by Miggy to use and they "adopted" it and numbered it. I know Miggy has a habit of marking his bat with either black or silver marker...he wrotes his #24 in the cupped barrel.

They are legit questions. I'd prefer the wiseguys remain quiet. I am researching Miguel Cabrera bats and have seen several with the #32 written on the barrel. We all know Miggy has only worn #20 and #24. The only Florida players to wear # 32 from 05 to 07 have been pitchers Travis Smith (2005) and Justin Miller (2007). Connecting the dots? I figured, where else to find out odd tidbits of Marlins trivia than fom a diehard fan board. I figured on the diehards, I wasn't looking for the blowhards.

if so, have you even noticed if either pitcher has used one of Miguel Cabrera's Zinger bats? Please let me know. Thanks.

I see now it is pitcher Justin Miller. Anyone else know who has had that particular number?

interesting observation, miggy seems like the type of guy who doesn't put too much thought into those types of things, nor does he need to with his ability very true. I don't see him being the supersticious type who has to do the same routine day in and day out. But I was wondering why he does it. I mean, imo I would think that the tape would either be a comfort or a distraction. But he routinely goes back and forth. Anyone else with any insight? Thanks I think it's whatever him and Amezega decide on. Curious, what would Amezega have to do with it?

interesting observation, miggy seems like the type of guy who doesn't put too much thought into those types of things, nor does he need to with his ability very true. I don't see him being the supersticious type who has to do the same routine day in and day out. But I was wondering why he does it. I mean, imo I would think that the tape would either be a comfort or a distraction. But he routinely goes back and forth. Anyone else with any insight? Thanks

Has anyone ever heard a reason behind why, on some days, Cabrera tapes the handle of his bat but not on other days? You would think if one way was more comfortable he would do one thing. But I constantly see him go back and forth. Anyone every hear anything on this? Thanks

Would anyone happen to have any photos of that AB, clearly showing the bat he used? I have searched several photo sites (Getty, Corbis) but have yet to come up with any solid pics of that particular AB. Thanks for all your help everyone, this seems like a really friendly board! Here you go buddy Thank you That sure doesn't look like a Zinger to me. Me thinks Mr. Bat Seller is full of something........ :mis2

Would anyone happen to have any photos of that AB, clearly showing the bat he used? I have searched several photo sites (Getty, Corbis) but have yet to come up with any solid pics of that particular AB. Thanks for all your help everyone, this seems like a really friendly board!

Yoahoo had an error for a few days where they were combining two different players notes....they wound up reading really funny/odd

Anyone that watched the ASG, can you tell me how his AB went pitch by pitch? Thanks He struck out. Miguel Cabrera - Ball, Strike (looking), Strike (foul), Foul, Strike (swinging), M Cabrera struck out swinging Thank you very much. I asked because I have a guy who claims to have the bat that Miguel used for the 07 ASG. And it has 1, maybe 2 balls marks on it. I had to be sure he even made contact. I see now he did foul off 2 pitches. I have to do a little more research before I make up my mind to buy the bat. Thanks.