Because he gave us great times the last couple of years and now that he has gone the franchise is beginning to crumble.

 

This week might go down as one of the worst weeks in SoFla sports history along with the 98 firesale and the Dolphins playoff loss to the Jags and Marino's following retirement.

 

:thumbdown

Because he gave us great times the last couple of years and now that he has gone the franchise is beginning to crumble.

 

This week might go down as one of the worst weeks in SoFla sports history along with the 98 firesale and the Dolphins playoff loss to the Jags and Marino's following retirement.

 

:thumbdown

 

No, because we know for a fact that we'll get quality players in return (ML ready even).

 

'97 was all about trading stars for might-be's.

 

If the only two big pieces we trade are Delgado and Beckett, then it's nowhere near as bad as '97.

 

But I share your sentiments about Jack.

:crying

Heh.

 

He's partially the reason why it crumbled. He couldn't lead a high priced talented veteran squad to the playoffs.

 

 

This is not the worst thing that can happen. Some might argue that this had to happen or else something worse would. Those who are freaking out do not know or do not want to admit the problems the Marlins face.

There is nothing to give thanks about this Thanksgiving relating to the Marlins.

 

The franchise's future is as cloudy as ever. On and off the field.

I agree with Rferry. Jack is partly responsible for this.

OK, I guess we can talk about this until we are blue in the face, but Jack is not to blame for the Marlins not reaching the postseason. I guess it's his fault that A.J went 0-5, or whatever, at the end of the season after his 7-0 run... I guess it's his fault that Mike Lowell struggled all year...

I give thanks to the great memories brought to us courtsey of the on field staff, Jack McKeon and Jeff Loria along with the entire front office.

 

 

Too bad the joy of that season is quickly fading into a distant memory.

 

 

Thanks South Florida and Florida in general.

Mike Lowell's more individually to blame than Jack McKeon, but that isn't to say I'm freeing him from total blame.

 

If anything, Admin Beinfest not promoting Jeremy Hermida before September 1st is more to blame than any questionable bullpen management that McKeon made. Hermida could have been a spark to the team like Francoeur was to the Braves...ah well.

If anything, Admin Beinfest not promoting Jeremy Hermida before September 1st

Yeah cuz he would have gotten so much playing time. :plain

If anything, Admin Beinfest not promoting Jeremy Hermida before September 1st

Yeah cuz he would have gotten so much playing time. :plain

 

He would have at least split time with Conine or Encarnacion.

Would he?

Would he?

 

 

He did down the stretch, what makes July or August any different?

I agree. Loria trusted Jack too long. In 2004 and 2005, the Marlins had the talent to win the NL East, but underacheived significantly. We can also be thankful to Bill Robinson.

Thank You AJ for blasting the fans of this sorry ass organization. and keep it up while you look for a 50 million dollar sucker, we are used to it

I agree. Loria trusted Jack too long. In 2004 and 2005, the Marlins had the talent to win the NL East, but underacheived significantly. We can also be thankful to Bill Robinson.

 

 

To that point, as Jack had more influence on the coaching staff around him, the more lackadaisical team play became. Clubhouse energy was on the constant decline throughout 2004 and 2005. Jack didn't have the foresight to surround himself with youthful, energetic men that could balance his old and experienced ways.

 

Even with that, I feel quite a bit of gratitude to Jack for the wonderful ride we had in 2003.

 

We could be Cubs fans, or Rockies fans, or Devil Ray fans......still hoping and waiting. Two rings since our inception isn't bad at all.

I agree. Loria trusted Jack too long. In 2004 and 2005, the Marlins had the talent to win the NL East, but underacheived significantly. We can also be thankful to Bill Robinson.

 

 

To that point, as Jack had more influence on the coaching staff around him, the more lackadaisical team play became. Clubhouse energy was on the constant decline throughout 2004 and 2005. Jack didn't have the foresight to surround himself with youthful, energetic men that could balance his old and experienced ways.

 

 

and I bet he tried but there were a lot of factors involved (money being just one of them). You really think he didnt want a Ozzie-like personality (Latin and energetic)?

I agree. Loria trusted Jack too long. In 2004 and 2005, the Marlins had the talent to win the NL East, but underacheived significantly. We can also be thankful to Bill Robinson.

 

 

To that point, as Jack had more influence on the coaching staff around him, the more lackadaisical team play became. Clubhouse energy was on the constant decline throughout 2004 and 2005. Jack didn't have the foresight to surround himself with youthful, energetic men that could balance his old and experienced ways.

 

 

and I bet he tried but there were a lot of factors involved (money being just one of them). You really think he didnt want a Ozzie-like personality (Latin and energetic)?

 

No I don't. Jack could have hired anyone he wanted and he ended up with Wiley as pitching coach, Cox at 3B and Dunlop on the bench.....guys more of his mindset.

I wanna thank Billy the Marlin!

 

 

 

I hope that someday if I have kids you'll still be around to meet them.

And I want to thank the Turkey that I ate, that was so big, it might actually have been taller than Dave Sampson

And I want to thank the Turkey that I ate, that was so big, it might actually have been taller than Dave Sampson

 

 

Where do you buy such small turkeys?

And I want to thank the Turkey that I ate, that was so big, it might actually have been taller than Dave Sampson

 

 

Where do you buy such small turkeys?

 

The City of Miami wouldn't help fund my Thanksgiving dinner so I had to go on my own.