AndrewKrylon

BTW, i think this is some ass clown who works for the spray paint company Krylon. I work for a marketing agency, and we're promoting this campaign FOR krylon. Honestly, I'm sorry if I offended anyone by posting outdated information, but it was truly an honest mistake. Prior to this thread, people here have been overwhelmingly friendly and that is because the discussions I've posted and threads i've responded to are about MARLINS BASEBALL. I apoligize once again for the post, but consider it nostalgic, you guys got a good deal out of it.

Did you really not know that Miggie and Dontrelle were traded? Like, sometime in December of 2007? Hehe, that's kinda funny. Haha, ya, it's wierd, in retrospect I know that, but as soon as I saw an article that was (allegedly) from today about the Marlins, I thought i'd share it with you guys, not realising how outdated it is :unsure I'd kind of compare it to calling your gf by your ex's name. Like, you know it's not her, but the excitement of the moment causes a lapse in judgement. Sorry again guys. Sincerely, :spam :lol

OK. I found the story on a blog from today, which is why I thought you guys would find it interesting. Sorry for the outdated information, truly.

Haha I guess under a rock apparently. On a related note, the Dodgers have aquired Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox :dork Guy who throws URL at end of his posts: :guillotine

:ban : Folks, my post is about the trade. Sheesh. Are you not plugging your blog in your signature?

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Marlins and Tigers are on the verge of completing a blockbuster deal that will send Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit for a package of six players. A source familiar with the negotiations has told MLB.com that the Tigers are parting with outfielder Cameron Maybin and lefty starter Andrew Miller and four prospects for the final two players from the Marlins' 2003 World Series championship squad. The deal was all but finalized as of late afternoon at the Winter Meetings. The Tigers swooped into the sweepstakes for Cabrera and Willis on Tuesday and put together a package of players that the Marlins felt too tempting to pass up. Cabrera and Willis were both rookies on the Marlins '03 title team. Both are eligible for arbitration through the 2009 seasons. Cost has become a concern for Florida, making the two All-Stars expendable. Cabrera is a four-time All-Star who comes off a season where he batted .320 with 34 home runs and 119 RBIs. The 24-year-old made $7.4 million this past season and he is in line to earn more than $10 million in 2008. Willis is coming off a 10-15 season with a 5.17 ERA. While the D-Train, who made $6.45 million in 2007, is coming off his worst season, he compiled 205 1/3 innings, marking his third straight 200-plus season. Maybin and Miller were both first-round Draft picks of the Tigers, Maybin in 2005 and Miller in 2006. Both have tasted the Major Leagues. Maybin, 20, made his debut in August and appeared in 24 games, hitting .143 with one home run in 49 at-bats. However, he made a rapid rise through the Tigers system, batting .304 with 10 homers in 83 games for Class A Lakeland before making a brief stop at Double-A Erie. Miller, 22, made 13 starts for Detroit last season, going 5-6 with a 5.69 ERA. In 78 Minor League innings in 2007, he allowed 71 hits and struck out 61 batters. He was drafted out of the University of North Carolina.

Being that I'm a pretty big Buc fan, I may be a bit biased, but the pirate ship is my favorite feature from any sports venue. Although the new Lucas Oil Stadium here is amazing to see - it's huge. I'd have to agree. I'm an Eagles fan, and even when you guys beat us in the NFC Championship a few years back, I still remember saying "That Pirate Ship won them the game" :banghead .........well maybe Barber picking off McNabb twice (1 td) had something to do with it :mis2

Congrats on sweeping the Nats! Off to a good start so far...

you also have to look at schedule tbh. We do play the Nats 5 more times and the Pirates 3 times this month. Still we have to play the $150 million Mets 6 times this month and the Phillies in a 3 game series. Most importantly we have 13 games on the road compared to 8 home games, so obviously i don't think the fish will have a very good month, i think we will have a respectable month though. Hmmm...some good points, but who really knows with the Mets? I agree, you guys have a tough draw- but I thought the Marlins did pretty well on the road last year, no?

I think the Marlin jumping out the tank in center is a great idea- a la the buccaneers cannon ball celebration in the New Sombrero after touchdowns. Florida is truly spearheading the art of in-game celebratory theatrics :thumbup

Do you guys think the Marlins will have a good start to this year? I think they'll struggle with their starting rotation a bit, but they'll still be in the mix. I'm working on a Sports Trivia contest on the site, www.saveoursaturdays.com for Krylon, and this month's question for World Series tickets is "What team will win the Most Games by May 1st?". I've asked around on a couple of boards, and NOBODY IS RESPECTING THE MARLINS! Dan Uggla leads me to believe otherwise, but it will be interesting to hear thoughts from the Marlins fan base. Do you guys think you can be the winningest team by the end of this month?