Berardino? Yep this article proves how lucky we are to have Mr.Loria as an owner. A hands on owner who cares about his players like his children.

 

This discussion of his new employer came after a lengthy tribute to the man who signed his paychecks for most of the past five years. That would be Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, who recently recalled having a "good cry" on the phone with Pavano after it became clear the rock-solid pitcher was signing with the Yankees.

 

Telling Loria he was heading to the Bronx in that second phone call was one of the toughest things Pavano has ever had to do.

 

"It was a conversation I'm sure not many people have with their owner when they're getting ready to sign with another team," Pavano said. "For an owner and a player, we went through a lot together."

 

"I don't think anybody can take the place of my father," Pavano said, "but Jeffrey is definitely a guy who, when I had things going on in my life, was someone I would never hesitate to call or look to for advice. I think he's a great man."

 

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columni...sfla-sports-col

Berardino? Yep this article proves how lucky we are to have Mr.Loria as an owner. A hands on owner who cares about his players like his children.

 

This discussion of his new employer came after a lengthy tribute to the man who signed his paychecks for most of the past five years. That would be Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, who recently recalled having a "good cry" on the phone with Pavano after it became clear the rock-solid pitcher was signing with the Yankees.

 

Telling Loria he was heading to the Bronx in that second phone call was one of the toughest things Pavano has ever had to do.

 

"It was a conversation I'm sure not many people have with their owner when they're getting ready to sign with another team," Pavano said. "For an owner and a player, we went through a lot together."

 

"I don't think anybody can take the place of my father," Pavano said, "but Jeffrey is definitely a guy who, when I had things going on in my life, was someone I would never hesitate to call or look to for advice. I think he's a great man."

 

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columni...sfla-sports-col

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Yep, I almost spit out my morning coffee while reading this...nice piece by Mike B...gotta give him credit when credit is due.

 

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Another good piece by Berardino.

 

Real good story too. We're very lucky to have Loria as an owner. What he may lack in [large] financial resources, he makes up with his passionate love for the game, winning and his employees.

I am shocked, SHOCKED that Berardino wrote this article.

Great article

Good read, can't think of anything nicer to say about the owner who's saving baseball in South Florida.

 

Oh, and just because it was in the article, Pavano's place in New York is simply a "hired gun," how long until you think: 1) They figure out he isn't a $10 million a year pitcher and 2) He gets run out of town?

 

Personally, I'd be shocked to see Pavano go more than two years there...and for anyone who doesn't remember his game in 2003 against the Red Sox, look it up...