YearOneMarlinFan

I know a lot of musicals, but I didn't get the reference Nice write-up, though. By the way, this was unclear: "The Marlins have faced an oddly high number of lefties in the early going, with five of their first eight games coming against left handed starting pitchers (De La Rosa, Anderson, and Morales in the Rockies series; Stults in the Padres series, and Gonzalez to open the Nationals series.) Garrett Jones has started all eight of these games, where the numbers say he should only have started three." It sounds like "these games" in the second sentence is referring to the "five" games in the first sentence. It's in the article's title. From West Side Story, I believe, the song How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

The problem is more that the Marlins got rid of Webb because they didn't want to pay him and then turned around and decided to pay Carlos Marmol who is much worse than Webb is. That is worth getting upset over, I think. Yep, if that's why he got dumped. And no one has offered evidence for a different explanation, that I can remember.

Of all the things to take issue with, this one is pretty irrelevant. Irrelevant to what, except maybe a thread about Brian Bugo? Webb was an important part of the bullpen. How can you resist the attraction of a good mystery about a Marlin?

Yes indeed. But realistically most new turf looks great to start with. The proof is yet to come.

If anyone on this board would read far too deeply into an off-hand remark about fecal matter, it would be you. I think you're ignoring the fact that ...'s comment makes perfect sense.

It is more likely that they believe their most important constituents or financial backers were opposed to the deal and would feel betrayed if they changed directions. Most politicians play to their constituents and financial backers above all else, including principles, when making decisions. Real leadership that calls for political courage is a rare commodity among politicians, especially in local government.

Admin gets my vote.

Marino? Really, who cares? ...Unless of course he hits Salty on a slant to the dugout.

Pot calling the kettle black. I don't suppose you meant it this way, but it looks like you're suggesting that there is really not much difference between him and everyone else here, which does have some truth to it!

At some point last season they had to be happy to just hit the ball.

My opinion is things have changed since Jennings took over. I could be wrong. Based on what? I asked "..." what he read to give him the same idea but he never replied.

Well, if the limited reporting on it this off-season can be believed apparently he has stayed out of the decision-making process. Perhaps he decided to take the approach of most owners of "Here's your budget, now go do your thing." Perhaps he's learned his (expensive) lesson. Then again, maybe it was just that Hill and/or Jennings demanded that he stay out of the process. What reporting on it have you seen?

I do some writing. Your writing is fine. The style is well-suited to the subject matter, you're well organized, and you're very readable. As I said, I've been enjoying it.

The article isn't from a real website anyway. Huh?

Or someone we all know? Personally, I'm enjoying them.