Ok, I agree with him that the marlins should have placed Ray on the DL and that would have prevented Jack with having to go with Mord, but Mordecai did a better job in game calling than Ray did. He says they scored two runs off Mordi that Penny sure could'nt have being happy about, but he dosent to know that they scored three runs off him when Ray was catching. And he says Redmond is the backup what and idiot. To matters worse he rips the marlins by saying that thet couldnt haved move their AAA team closer saying over and over again that the AAA team is in CALGARY What a f***ing Moron, and he does not mention that Beckett is to blame for his stint in the DL and that it was in the best interest of AJ to start in NY.

MIAMI VICE

It's not a happy time in Marlin Land.

 

What's wrong? Well, what isn't wrong? Where should we start?

 

Let's go with Josh Beckett and A.J. Burnett complaining about management.

 

Beckett got put on the DL for a blister he has on his hand. Needless to say, Josh wasn't happy. That was pretty evident when he said, "Now I have to spend two weeks with some jackass trainer."

 

Now, I don't think a team should air its dirty laundry in public, but I have to respect Josh for speaking up like that. After all, this blister problem isn't something new. He had the problem last year. After his starts, he would put this lotion on it; and by the time he started again, he was fine. So Josh's issue is this: Why not wait a while before putting him on the DL?

 

Well, Josh, that's a pretty good question.

 

If I were Josh, I wouldn't even complain about a stomach ache in the future.

 

As far as A.J. Burnett goes -- he was pretty ticked off that he couldn't come off the DL in Florida.

 

Jack McKeon thought he'd be too pumped up to make a home debut. Thought he might hurt his arm again. So instead, A.J. came back againt the Mets in New York Thursday night.

 

That sent A.J. over the edge. He ripped the GM and McKeon. According to him, no one from the team asked him what he thought, and no one came to watch him pitch in the minors, anyway. So how do they know what's going on?

 

Josh Beckett's not a happy camper because he's on the disabled list.

Sounds like the world champions' clubhouse is a fun place to be right now.

 

OK, so a couple pitchers are ticked off. That's nothing new. But what happened last week with their catching situation is just inexcusable.

 

Ramon Castro went into a game knowing he had a bad toe. Hell, the team knew he had a bad toe. Anyway, he tried to make a go of it and he couldn't do it. He's out. Well, their backup had a bruised forearm. So who do they go with? Mike Mordecai! Are you kidding me? It's hard enough on a pitcher to throw to the backup guy, but Mordecai? Brad Penny couldn't have been too pleased with that one. He gave up a couple runs that night that I'm sure he was thinking about after the game.

 

First off, let me say I have nothing against Mike Mordecai. There's a reason this guy has been in the league for so long -- he's asked to do something for the team and he does it. No questions asked.

 

But this shouldn'e even be an issue. Everywhere I've played ball, a catcher who gets hurt goes on the DL right away. Why? Because you can never get caught without a catcher.

 

Castro is on the DL now, but it's a little late for that. Add that to the Beckett situation and you have all sorts of guys in the clubhouse shaking their heads.

 

The whole deal was a bad move by management.

 

As far as calling someone up, yeah, I know their Class Triple-A team is in Calgary, but you still have to think ahead. And while you're at it, try moving your Triple-A team a little closer to Florida. Is there a farther place from Miami than Calgary? Why don't they just put the team in Japan?

 

Are things unraveling with the Marlins? No. They still have great pitching, speed and hitting -- but things like this can add up. After a while, some guys will reach a breaking point and they'll start questioning the front office. If they do it in the media? Look out. Now everyone isn't just second-guessing things, but they're looking for things to rip apart.

 

I'm telling you, things like this can snowball. McKeon and Co. need to nip this in the bud.

 

Come out and say you messed up. Tell the team, the media.

 

I don't care what they do, but I'll tell you one thing: You never get caught without a catcher. Ever.

From Espn.com

What a f****** idiot.

Thats a riot. Mordecai gave up those runs? bulls***!

 

And the AAA team is in Calgary. Haha, research dude, teams dont stay forever.

Wow. How..incorrect. Didn't Castro *not* tell the management about the toe? I thought he only told the trainers. Anyway... this whole Beckett and Burnett b***hing thing is like sooo passe by now.

Wow. How..incorrect. Didn't Castro *not* tell the management about the toe? I thought he only told the trainers. Anyway... this whole Beckett and Burnett b***hing thing is like sooo passe by now.

I belive everyone knew about that but if hes going to write something negative do with the correct facts dont go mentioning things that changed two years ago.

Someone should send him an email with all his mistakes highlighted and corrected.

Someone should send him an email with all his mistakes highlighted and corrected.

I tried doing that but it dosent have a link to email him or anything.

Someone should send him an email with all his mistakes highlighted and corrected.

I tried doing that but it dosent have a link to email him or anything. he's probably too stupid to use Outlook Express.

Someone should send him an email with all his mistakes highlighted and corrected.

Isn't that what the Media Relations Guru is for?

 

:cool

Someone should send him an email with all his mistakes highlighted and corrected.

Isn't that what the Media Relations Guru is for?

 

:cool nope....i tell people what they need to do in order for them to accomplish their objective in the field of media.

Mordecai doesnt call a better game than Castro.

 

Castro is the original catcher here and is way used to catching than Mordy. Mordy is an infielder, his position is infield and if they need catching he'll catch.

 

Mordecai didnt call the game, Penny had to call the game himself since Mordy doesnt know what he is doing back there.

Mordecai didnt call the game, Penny had to call the game himself since Mordy doesnt know what he is doing back there.

Looked like Mordi was putting down signs to me.

Mordy can and did call the game. They were saying how he watches every hitter intently and really pays attention. Penny also said he only shook off Mordy's signals two or three times.

What a fat, idiot, twinkie eating son of a b***h.

 

The guy is obviously still pissed that the Fish PWN the Phillies.

 

That s*** shouldn't have even been put on the Net. What a great way to make yourself look like an idiot. If you're gonna rip a team, rip a bad team. The Marlins are in first place, fatty.

This plus his uncalled for anti-McKeon comments on Philadelphia tv last week just make me dislike him more and more

Wow. This isnt even good enough for an undergrad! j/k

 

ESPN has virtually no credibility in my opinion if their editors are going to let that through. Some accountability could help.

Mordecai doesnt call a better game than Castro.

 

Castro is the original catcher here and is way used to catching than Mordy. Mordy is an infielder, his position is infield and if they need catching he'll catch.

 

Mordecai didnt call the game, Penny had to call the game himself since Mordy doesnt know what he is doing back there.

Castro only knows how to put down one finger. Maybe that's from his adventures in the bedroom, but he only calls fastballs. The only time our pitchers got to throw breaking balls is when they are throwing to first.

Mordecai doesnt call a better game than Castro.

 

Castro is the original catcher here and is way used to catching than Mordy. Mordy is an infielder, his position is infield and if they need catching he'll catch.

 

Mordecai didnt call the game, Penny had to call the game himself since Mordy doesnt know what he is doing back there.

Castro only knows how to put down one finger. Maybe that's from his adventures in the bedroom, but he only calls fastballs. The only time our pitchers got to throw breaking balls is when they are throwing to first. Pudge would do the same thing when runners were on base.

Castro, however, did it ALL THE TIME.

Maybe that's from his adventures in the bedroom, but he only calls fastballs.

Hahahaha. Eeeeew :blink:

Castro and Pudge come from the same Catching school. I don't like the way either catches.

Castro and Pudge come from the same Catching school. I don't like the way either catches.

Ummmm....Pudge is probably the best defensive catcher of his time....and he does know how to call a game....probably better than anyone in the AL right now.

 

Please don't put Castro and Pudge in the same sentence unless its this one.

 

Pudge is good, Castro is not.

Mordecai doesnt call a better game than Castro.

 

Castro is the original catcher here and is way used to catching than Mordy. Mordy is an infielder, his position is infield and if they need catching he'll catch.

 

Mordecai didnt call the game, Penny had to call the game himself since Mordy doesnt know what he is doing back there.

Castro only knows how to put down one finger. Maybe that's from his adventures in the bedroom, but he only calls fastballs. The only time our pitchers got to throw breaking balls is when they are throwing to first. That's OK, I only know how to give Castro one finger

Castro and Pudge come from the same Catching school. I don't like the way either catches.

Ummmm....Pudge is probably the best defensive catcher of his time....and he does know how to call a game....probably better than anyone in the AL right now.

 

Please don't put Castro and Pudge in the same sentence unless its this one.

 

Pudge is good, Castro is not. Its no secret Pudge loves to throw runners out more than anything else that dosent have the dollars signs in it. If a runner is on first is a safe bet that Pudge will put his index finger down. Same with Castro just that he does it all the time.

Pudge likes to catch the ball backhanded way too much and that is why so many wild pitches get past him. Redmond has nowhere near as many pitches get away from him.