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Any updates on Bosh? Find it interesting that he's "rehabbing" and even said he could be back for this series. I highly doubt he comes back so soon but my point is this makes me feel that he may be back sooner than we expected (i.e. sooner than the Finals, if we make it that far).

Ha! Am I the only one who remembers what the predictions were going into 2003?

I've read some articles saying how the Marlins are including provisions to tie Pujols to the franchise even after his playing days are over. I've been giving some thought about this even before I read this, and is it possible to contract - I don't see why not - with which team a player goes into the HOF once elected? Pujols could very well be our first HOF and he's arguably among the GOAT, so this would make huge sense if possible. Thoughts??

Mixed feelings on my end. The Cabrera trade was part of "the plan," I assume. I approached Samson and Beinfest at the Governor's Baseball Dinner at the Trop about it a few months after. Samson looked me in the eyes and said they really didn't want to do it but had to. I give them credit for finally getting the ballpark deal done. And now, we'll see. I'm still not their biggest fan. They could have avoided it (or postponed it), if they had bought out Cabrera's arbitration. That's where they dropped the ball. Miggy was never going to sign here long term. People always forget that. Why wouldn't he? If there was a "five year plan" Loria could've easily signed Cabrera long term in anticipation of the new stadium revenues. I'm all for Loria but this is one trade they def screwed up.

I'm pretty sure the FO had all of this ironed out w/ Hanley before committing $100M+ to Reyes, don't you think?

I've been excited with the whole idea of adding an extra wild card since I first heard of it several years ago. Seems to me that we're usually in the wild card mix and this will great benefit a team like ours. Even if it's a one game playoff, once you get your foot on the door you never know...

Puerto Rico, now living in NYC

I don't see Pujols taking less than $30M x 7yrs...

The stats on Pittsburgh, KC, etc. are worth discussing but Miami is a completely different market. Those cities have different economic situations in the first place, lower tourism, etc. The ballpark's location may alienate some fans out of MIA but I think in general it makes the best sense. The unis in all honesty are a matter of getting used to. I miss the teal and whatnot but I know I hated the logo when I first saw it a couple of weeks ago and now I think it's kind of sweet!

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-passan_marlins_new_stadium_free_agents_111111 What's up with all the hating, seriously?

Kid's playing with fire...

Most ppl here are forgetting that next year we open a new stadium, so that will factor into the analysis. This isn't just any other season for the franchise, we have to finish as strong as possible to continue the momentum going into the new ballpark. I personally highly doubt that Loria trades Nolasco AND Sanchez, that would be retarded. I think Sanchez is a keeper, and if we can get some good talent from Nolasco then perfect, but being sellers and revamping our team going into a new stadium? DOUBT IT.

That stat is pretty amazing when you think of how poorly he has pitched. Agreed - couldn't believe it when I read it.

Thought I'd post this. The link is in Spanish and is from El Nuevo Dia, a newspaper in Puerto Rico. (link: http://www.elnuevodia.com/anombredelivanhernandezmasbienesdeangelomillones-934488.html) Apparently Livan is being linked to Angelo Millones ("Buster" for those of you who like reggaeton), a major drug trafficker in Puerto Rico since the 1990s. Witnesses are saying Livan bought cars and other property for Buster. Crazy stuff...Livan also came out on a reggaeton video a couple of years ago with Hector "El Father", a well known Puerto Rican reggaeton singer who has been linked to a potential money laundering scheme with the trafficker!

How bad is traffic from the Miami to the stadium on a Friday afternoon? I'm going to the game (I'm from out of town) and will be leaving from around the airport area. When should I leave if I want to get there at around 6ish? Thanks.

Stanton beats Oh and Aaron, and in both of their respective leagues. Hank Aaron is not the all-time MLB home run leader. Many people still believe Aaron to be the TRUE MLB HR King. Those are what we call idiots. hmm, it'd be interesting to know how the majority of baseball fans out there feel on this. I for one think Hank is the true HR king and am sure a lot of ppl out there agree!

Congrats to both on what should be their first and last year on the ballot. If CJ could have sustained his numbers from his first 5 years or so he would be a great choice, sadly he didn't. As for Benny, with the release of the Mitchell report we now all know why he got such a great second half to his career, but again his first few years were great. How much longer until the greatest catcher in Marlins history (Piazza) goes on the ballot? Piazza over Pudge??? LOL

I agree, there's definitely a war on xmas and it's nonsense. I live in NY and you see menorahs decorating EVERY single building, including the lobby of my residential building. Now, you don't see a SINGLE nativity scene anywhere! Enough is enough if you ask me...

I wouldn't go as far as being happy Loria owns the team, but that being said, I do agree with the fact that MANY teams out there are just making stupid decisions.

They should do what the Yankees do... have a section for restaurants in the area to sell stuff. For example, we can have Versailles, a BBQ place like Shorty's, Sports Grill, etc. A Versailles or La Carreta would be EPIC!!!

The Expos didn't draw in PR because they didn't have any big names back then and several of the teams that came aren't really followed in PR anyways. Marlins - Mets should be a good draw though. There are a lot of Marlins fans in PR due to the island's proximity to FL, loads of PRs in South Florida, etc. Mets obviously have tons of fans due to Delgado/Beltran, so regardless of the recession in PR (if you think you have it bad, things in PR are horrible and have been for a while) this series should sell quite well.

f*** Girardi, I hope he chokes and dies in NY (Figurativly, not literally). I wish someone worthy took over, maybe even Mattingly, Oneil, or Torre again. Heck, it would be great if Berra came back, for the 100th time. Torre is an awful manager. Spike, nice sig btw...

I remember when the Royals started 9-0 in 2003...

beat me to it...this is extremely weird, hope Willis is ok and gets his act together. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb