Fishes on the Pond

WHOA......Valentine didn't even get interviewed in South Florida??:confused

That's the ballgame:banghead

Did you hear Hutton said the Marlins are dysfunctional??

A TIE GAME!!!

Why wouldn't they just fire him in the offseason? Well that is the million dollar question isn't it ? This whole thing just doesn't seem to be making any sense. That is why I am trying to grab at straws, anything to make sense of it. Why did they fire Freddi when they did when its been obvious they didn't have anyone in place to come right in ? The timing is just screwed up and its all making the Marlins FO and Loria look even more Mickey Mouse than they already are percieved. I don't know if you relize it, most MLB fans accross the country think our team and especially owner are a joke. How also does this messy situation play out this close to the new stadium being opened ? The team doesn't seem to have any distinct plan for 2012. Its not like its a big deal to them, other than it will produce more revenue (supposedly). Sorry, I think you are grabbing at the wrong straws. It would be interesting to know though.

Can Hanley hit a ball with RISP??

This is ridiculous. Not as ridiculous as you might think. This owner and FO are quite Machievellian. No, it's absolutely as ridiculous as I think, especially because Loria could have fired Fredi in the offseason, when all the rumors were around and nobody would have been surprised. I think you need to take the tinfoil hat off. But then what will protect us against the aliens? :| :notworthy

How close is Hensley to coming back? July 2nd. He's making his 1st rehab assignment tomorrow. Thanks

How close is Hensley to coming back?

:headscratch :pullhair :sweating

At the beginning of the game I was betting (to myself) Boni would have no hits in the game. Am I pleasantly surprised. :notworthy

Why wouldn't they just fire him in the offseason? And if Loria wanted to before the season and had talked to Valentine then, it is baffling to me he would start this year with Freddi knowing there was a good chance Freddi would go to Atlanta next year. All signs seemed to point for Freddi moving on. I wonder who talked him out of it

Wow @ this series. It's been absolutely terrible to watch (except for yesterday which wasn't televised). It wasn't much fun watching it in person :verysad

This is ridiculous. Not as ridiculous as you might think. This owner and FO are quite Machievellian. Machievellian isn't a painting style so he may not know it. Although he would know the time period.

Well that's an improvement. Rodriguez has gone out and argued for his players. That is at least twice in 4 games.

The Marlins are getting a lesson in little league ball. Will they ever learn??

Is it possible that Freddi was set up for his removal ? We know that Loria and others had talks with Bobby V in the last off-season. So the gem may have been planted at that time. Loria with his "expectations" of the playoffs, and the FO doing ZILCH to improve the team - is it possible it was all in an effort by Loria & the FO to make it easier to get Freddi out ? It would seem to make some sense. I don't think they would sabotage a season just to get Valentine in. Team goes down hill less people attend the games less $ brought in. They had an opportunity in the postseason to make the move, but different. I think it must made it easier because Valentine was still available, the team has played very inconsistently year, and the talk about Freddi potentially going to Atlanta after this season hasn't stopped in the media. And Loria has flipped/flopped on what type of managers he wants. It appears a "yes man" wasn't what he wants. I'm wondering what happens when Valentine, if he is hired, says NO to his friend, Loria. Friendship may end quickly. I would hope they wouldn't but with Loria anything is possible. I am just seeing this team become the next Pittsburgh Pirates. A new stadium hasn't solved their problems, and we look to be headed in that same direction. I don't think Loria is that stupid; it affects the bottom line.

Aren't they old enough to know to wear sunglasses??

Is it possible that Freddi was set up for his removal ? We know that Loria and others had talks with Bobby V in the last off-season. So the gem may have been planted at that time. Loria with his "expectations" of the playoffs, and the FO doing ZILCH to improve the team - is it possible it was all in an effort by Loria & the FO to make it easier to get Freddi out ? It would seem to make some sense. I don't think they would sabotage a season just to get Valentine in. Team goes down hill less people attend the games less $ brought in. They had an opportunity in the postseason to make the move, but different. I think it must made it easier because Valentine was still available, the team has played very inconsistently year, and the talk about Freddi potentially going to Atlanta after this season hasn't stopped in the media. And Loria has flipped/flopped on what type of managers he wants. It appears a "yes man" wasn't what he wants. I'm wondering what happens when Valentine, if he is hired, says NO to his friend, Loria. Friendship may end quickly.

Latos has 61 pitches through 3 innings. Marlins need to get to get to him. But then that leaves it to the bullpen :banghead yeah the bullpen that has 6 of 7 relievers below 3.00 ERAS. Why don't we have one of those guys ? How about Boni???? :cool

Latos has 61 pitches through 3 innings. Marlins need to get to get to him. But then that leaves it to the bullpen :banghead

:prayWhat a home run would do right now

WOW. Boni made base!

Latos that scared of Uggla stealing??

Is any Marlins staff taking video to show the players how to construct a run?? I don't think they have learned the basics just like Stanton last night. :confused