MichelleBelle311

apparently ur 12-1 when u go to a game, i have gone to like 30 games since like 2000 and the only times they won were against the D-Rays; they also won last year i went 12-6, so out of like 30 games they won 7 that i went to. then u are bad luck no more dolphin satdium for ju jk lol but i'm going tomorrow

I have mixed feelings, on one hand it does piss me off that we don't get the credit we deserve, that most people don't even include us as an option to win the NLEast, and that the few times we do get props it is quickly followed by a slam of some sort. But on the other hand, I do like being underestimated.

^^ Oh I know. That's what I was saying in the game thread today, I never have good feelings about bot 9th/extras on the road. But in the same token, I always expect us to win in those situations at home.

That's awesome! You def. got to see a great game in a great stadium. Thanks for sharing the pics! Do you live in Chicago or are you just visiting?

I don't think you can jettison Uggla until you are 100 percent certain that Chris Coghlan could possibly replace him. Right now, I don't understand all the love for this guy. I don't follow the minor league players very closely, so maybe someone can explain to me why some people project him to be a replacement for Uggla in the major leagues? Its like some people assume that just because Beinfest is our GM that ever player in the minor leagues is SUPER AWESOME and will become the next big thing. Haha, nice sig. Rab's reply to that was def. hilarious.

^^ Oh shut up. I am a REAL fan, and you can say whatever you want but the weather DOES make a difference when I am driving from WPB, paying tolls and gas to get down there and have the game rained out. Not everyone can wait around for an hour + rain delay, especially during weeknight games, so there have been many times when it looked like rain and we decided against going. I still make it to a decent amount of games, but I would go to a lot more if the elements weren't an issue. Don't worry, you will see the difference when we get our new retractable-roof stadium.

Yeah, we've always spanked in the TV ratings. Of course THAT won't ever make it into all of the multiple articles that are written to trash the Marlins fans. You do understand they never talk about the other teams' TV ratings either. They only talk about actual attendance figures. Which is the way it should be. Teams get ZERO $$ from the cost of your TV, DirecTV or cable price, your munchies and drinks from the fridge, etc... I could care in the least about our TV ratings. I care that I am outnumbered and out yelled by fans of opposing teams at my home stadium on a routine basis. You all want to pat yourselves on the back? Just keep in mind our season ticket holders number a whopping 5,000 and we are pulling a little over 15,000 to games. Of that 10,000 differential it would be a good guess (and a low one) to say 7500 of them are for the other team. Wonder how that number relates to fans of the other teams watching the Marlins play them on local feeds? The problem is that people don't just talk about our lack of attendance like it is just fans not showing up, they (especially when it is someone unfamiliar with the team) talk about it as if the Marlins just have no fans, period. THAT is what pisses me off, and the fact that we do so well on TV just goes to show that it is untrue.

Why such a long delay? I mean I know they said the replacement ump has to suit up, but it doesn't take THAT long to put some gear on.

Haha, I love it.

Yeah, we've always spanked in the TV ratings. Of course THAT won't ever make it into all of the multiple articles that are written to trash the Marlins fans.

Not an actual plate, but I have one of those frames that goes around the plate. And I have about a 1'x1' Marlins logo decal on my back window It looks dope on the black SS :cool

On this date: 1997: 57-42 (2nd) 2003: 53-49 (3rd) 2006: 31-39 (3rd) 2008: 53-49 (3rd) LOVES. IT.

Awww haha good for them! I love the manatees, they are hilarious!

The only time I ever go read the MLB.com boards is if I really need to zone out into a place of GREAT stupidity. I have never seen a bigger pack of morons congregate in one place on the internet before. Everyone there should be sterilized for the protection of our future generations.

I caught it. Did anyone else catch him calling Hurk, Volstad? Ahahaha....who do we hate less? The Phillies

Check the local Hooters before the game. Chipper might be looking for another skank to knock-up.

Yeah, call TM, or 1-877-Marlins

Small victory: The Marlins actually outdrew the Rays last night, on a night that Scott Kazmir was pitching. The Rays' attendance was a little over 12,000 compared to the 14,000 at DS. Good job to those who went...although, it really is true that it looks worse in South Fla because of the size of the stadium. The only, I repeat ONLY reason why the Rays have ever beat us in attendance before this year is because they host 18 games against the Yankees and Red Sox.

Didn't they show that guys sign about the stadium in the outfield tonight? I saw him talking about it in the other forum. I watched most of the game tonight except for when I hopped in the shower and thats when they must have shown it. Did Rich and Tommy have any comment?

I like how this guy "makes a case for the Marlins" but then doesn't even mention them AT ALL in "The Verdict." Oh we will give you a verdict!!! Yeah, and don't you also love how the first 1/2 of his "case" for us is nothing but pointing out our negatives? Stark is a moron.

I am in WPB now, and frankly the new stadium, even though farther away, will probably get me to more games. Esp. if there is some sort of public transportation in the works, which there is planned to be. Most people I know who live around here feel the same way. Less games for me. We will be stopping our full season package and have to go with some sort of partial plan. Week night games are out of the question. What Dade residents don't understand is that it isn't so much the time it takes us to GET to a game, it's the time it takes us to get home after a game also. For PBC residents that work, it's enough of a problem right now. The new pond makes it unbearable. And any type of public transportation just adds to the travel time. So what exactly do you want then?

Viva La Volstad!!

Yeah, you guys got a bangin-ass deal! Nice work! As for your question about the seats, none of the rows have letters, they are all by numbers and row one is the closest, so no confusion there lol. As for dealing with a scalper at the stadium, I've bought from several and haven't had an issue, but I also know the stadium like the back of my hand so I know whats where and how much its worth. It might sound lame, but maybe just print out the seating chart and refer to it if you need to know if you are getting the right price for a seat.

^^ lol I didn't say I thought it was likely, I would just like for it to happen.

I'd go with Baker. He's shown some pop, and seems to handle pitchers pretty well. My only problem is, I don't like it when Baker catches JJ. JJ has a high leg kick, and Baker's arm isn't too great out there, so it could cause problems (it did in LA). I'm surprised Philadelphia didn't test it out more today with Rollins on base, a couple times. Me too surprised they didn't send the runers as well. So far I'd go with baker to he has shown more potential to hit. if we get a trade and get pudge...etc will our backup be baker or treanor? and i heard something about russel martin wanting out of la is this true? Ooooohhh I would love for us to get Martin.