alanv15 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I just wanted to let all of you Marlin fans out there know that we supported your team well while they played their home games in Cellular Field in Chicago, home of the Sox. There were a lot of Cub fans there rooting for the Expos, but the fans rooting for the Marlins were more numerous and louder. It wasn't like it was a packed stadium or anything because there aren't many people who can make it to an emergency day game during the week, but there were at least 5,000. I was right in the middle of it and it was rowdy and LOUD! There were a lot of people there in Marlin's colors. We encouraged the Marlin players, many stood and cheered when they made a good play or came in from the field after 3 outs, were standing and cheering with 2 outs in the 9th inning rooting for the final out, and gave them a standing ovation after the celebrated their win and came to the dugout- in fact, Jack McKeon tipped his hat to us. I also have to say that I really like your owner. He sat several rows in front of us in a roped off section and he did not turn away anyone who wanted an autograph and posed for a few pictures with some children. He is cool. Sox park will be your home away from home whenever you need it and both Sox and Marlin fans will come out and drown the Cub fans out. I hope you guys take it all again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylons Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeah, it was a unique experience being there watching my team while Sox fans rooted for the Marlins too. I talked it up with some Sox fans who did make it out there and I told them I am going to be a Sox fan and not a Cubs fan. It is pretty cool I think how Cubs and Sox fans have this rivalry. And it was good to see all these Cub fans go away disappointed! For both Sox and Marlin fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'd personally want to thank everyone that went out to the "Cell" and rooted for the Marlins, because the Marlins are everyones team... Go Sox, due to the hatred of the Cubs I am being turned into a Sox fan :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snilram Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks Alanv15! I was very impressed by the White Sox fans. It warmed my heart to know we have great friends in the White Sox. It was really cool y'all rooted for the Marlins! It meant so much to us and the Marlins players. Thanks so much! GO WHITE SOX! GO MARLINS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanv15 Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 I was surprised to see how many Marlin fans wearing Marlin colors were at this game. There were a lot of Cub fans there too, but the Marlin & Sox fans together were louder- it was cool. I was sitting between the Marlins dugout and home plate and there was a huge section of Marlin fans sitting at the outfield end of their dugout and they were LOUD. The atmosphere to me was like that of a World Series game. People were not just cheering- they were standing and yelling. We were closer to home plate, so we were trying to encourage the hitters while they were up to bat and in the on-deck circle and booing the home plate ump at times. I hope it lifted the players because I know it must have sucked losing 3 home games recently and with all the troubles in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clembasbal Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I was surprised to see how many Marlin fans wearing Marlin colors were at this game. There were a lot of Cub fans there too, but the Marlin & Sox fans together were louder- it was cool. I was sitting between the Marlins dugout and home plate and there was a huge section of Marlin fans sitting at the outfield end of their dugout and they were LOUD. The atmosphere to me was like that of a World Series game. People were not just cheering- they were standing and yelling. We were closer to home plate, so we were trying to encourage the hitters while they were up to bat and in the on-deck circle and booing the home plate ump at times. I hope it lifted the players because I know it must have sucked losing 3 home games recently and with all the troubles in Florida. 558685[/snapback] There was probably a ton of Marlins fans there from Flordia stuck over from the series on the terrible side of town. It was great, I had fun there as well and glad I got to see a World Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirPwnsalot Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 sox fans pwn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins Phenom Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks to all the White Sox fan! GO WHITE SOXS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylons Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I was surprised to see how many Marlin fans wearing Marlin colors were at this game. There were a lot of Cub fans there too, but the Marlin & Sox fans together were louder- it was cool. I was sitting between the Marlins dugout and home plate and there was a huge section of Marlin fans sitting at the outfield end of their dugout and they were LOUD. The atmosphere to me was like that of a World Series game. People were not just cheering- they were standing and yelling. We were closer to home plate, so we were trying to encourage the hitters while they were up to bat and in the on-deck circle and booing the home plate ump at times. I hope it lifted the players because I know it must have sucked losing 3 home games recently and with all the troubles in Florida. 558685[/snapback] I was sitting in that section - and yes, we were loud. I made sure of it. In fact, a guy asked if I had to stand to see the play when it was right in front of me. I said, 'yes'. A$$hole - doesnt he know that is how we Marlin fans are? Passionate about our team! C'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Small in numbers, we travel and support this team very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batato Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 before finding this forum i use to post on MLB's forum for the Marlins....When we played the Cubs in the playoffs, I have to say that I really grew to dislike cub fans. They just have no class and seem to come out of a sewer. On the contrary the W. Sox fans came over and made some informed post. Most were in support of the Marlins, but even those that didn't support us clearly analyzed the situation well and with class. Hats off to the true Chicago Fans ... and BTW W. Sox Fans...your club is playing 500 ball...nothing to hang your heads about. Good solid team there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 before finding this forum i use to post on MLB's forum for the Marlins....When we played the Cubs in the playoffs, I have to say that I really grew to dislike cub fans. They just have no class and seem to come out of a sewer. On the contrary the W. Sox fans came over and made some informed post. Most were in support of the Marlins, but even those that didn't support us clearly analyzed the situation well and with class. Hats off to the true Chicago Fans ... and BTW W. Sox Fans...your club is playing 500 ball...nothing to hang your heads about. Good solid team there. 559170[/snapback] thanks for the props. Just to let you know, while I like the marlins(and thank them for killing teh cubs last year)....IF there's a sox/fish WS......nice knowing ya. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanv15 Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hey, I just didn't want this excerpt from the article on your home page to get lost: The Windy City is a long way from South Florida, but the Marlins took to their new home like, well, a fish in water. They won both games, making them winners of seven of their last 10 in Chicago, and discovered they have quite the fan base here. Despite short notice and afternoon games on a weekday, a spirited crowd of 5,457 came out Tuesday, paying $15 -- $5 went to hurricane relief -- for the rare opportunity to see a National League game in an American League park. There were 4,003 at Monday's game. Though the crowd again seemed to be split between Marlins and Expos fans, the Florida groupies were much more vocal Tuesday. McKeon looked like a politician as he signed autographs before the game, and fans gave him a standing ovation when he argued with umpires over a no-call on fan interference. Fans gave the Marlins another standing ovation after the game. "I hate to leave here," McKeon said. "These fans were great. Did you see how they were after the game?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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