January 8, 200917 yr I couldn't post a reply to the slogan poll, so here's my suggestion. I want to go on record as LOVING the management strategy of the Marlins owner and administration ... it's exactly the way I would operate a club. There is nothing sweeter than beating up on teams with a middle inning relief pitcher that makes half as much as the entire Marlins roster. The only thing I would change is the ticket prices. I'd make them more in line with the payroll and charge a flat $20 bucks a ticket ... and then let fans sit wherever they want ... first come, first serve. The Marlins are an exciting young team to watch. While I like my proposed slogan for this year, especially if it applied to ticket prices as well, I can see where management might balk. I would work around the subject of "Young Guns" for the Marlins because the pitching staff is certainly among the youngest in all of baseball and the offense is explosive. I might also lift the qualifications of the team dancers to 40 triple D and label them the South Beach Guns, while losing the Manatees forever. Finally, I'd have to say that the Marlins advertising campaigns the last couple of years have been the worst I've ever seen. Personally, I'd find a few lovely octogenerians on which to center my campaign. I'd feature early bird specials on tickets and concessions ... everything purchased up until an hour before game time. I'd help put bus owners/drivers in business to deliver retirees from the Gold Coast to games on a big time basis ... with a stop at the Hard Rock for an hour or two after each game. I'd also have each Marlin player adopt a local Little League and attend games frequently, in uniform, and equipped with signed photos and complimentary Marlin tickets to be distributed by drawing during each Little League game. Management, are you listening?
January 8, 200917 yr Author Forgot to mention a pet peeve. The nickname that the Florida announcers use ... The Fish ... I really dislike that. The only expression I can even think of that goes with fish is "smells like fish." The Marlin is the most regal, athletic, powerful fish in the sea. I don't like to see it demeaned. Instead of those goofy boat races that they run on the scoreboard, how about real footage of anglers battling striped or blue marlin in which the Marlin always wins and breaks the line or gets off the hook, leaving the frustrated fisherman weary-armed and whipped.
January 8, 200917 yr The only thing I would change is the ticket prices. I'd make them more in line with the payroll and charge a flat $20 bucks a ticket ... and then let fans sit wherever they want ... first come, first serve. Why would you want that, now you pay for the cheapest ticket and sit wherever you want. I would work around the subject of "Young Guns" for the Marlins because the pitching staff is certainly among the youngest in all of baseball and the offense is explosive. And then maybe they can get a sponorship with Gillette right? I might also lift the qualifications of the team dancers to 40 triple D and label them the South Beach Guns, while losing the Manatees forever. The Manatees are much better then the Mermaids, why would you want to get ride of them? Finally, I'd have to say that the Marlins advertising campaigns the last couple of years have been the worst I've ever seen. I agree, and they also need to get away from the whole spanish thing, they tried it and it didnt work.
January 8, 200917 yr Forgot to mention a pet peeve. The nickname that the Florida announcers use ... The Fish ... I really dislike that. The only expression I can even think of that goes with fish is "smells like fish." The Marlin is the most regal, athletic, powerful fish in the sea. I don't like to see it demeaned. Instead of those goofy boat races that they run on the scoreboard, how about real footage of anglers battling striped or blue marlin in which the Marlin always wins and breaks the line or gets off the hook, leaving the frustrated fisherman weary-armed and whipped. I dont mind them generalising us as The Fish. That way all those punks at ESPN and the like can say "Holy mackerel" when we win the Series this year :thumbup
January 8, 200917 yr Forgot to mention a pet peeve. The nickname that the Florida announcers use ... The Fish ... I really dislike that. The only expression I can even think of that goes with fish is "smells like fish." I don't mind the Fish as being the nickname. I've actually gotten used to it. I don't think of smelly fish when I say it. I think of my Marlins. I have to disagree w/ you on this one. But to each his own, right? :cheers Personally, I'd find a few lovely octogenerians on which to center my campaign. I'd feature early bird specials on tickets and concessions ... everything purchased up until an hour before game time. I'd help put bus owners/drivers in business to deliver retirees from the Gold Coast to games on a big time basis ... with a stop at the Hard Rock for an hour or two after each game. I agree. Not only will Gold Coast be a place to pick up our older fans, but Century Village. I could see a bus hit their community and bring them back after games. Maybe give them senior discounts or discounted group rates. I'm not sure about the stop at the Casino afterwards. I can't really see them going gambling after a game ending around 10:30 at night. They'll probably be way too tired. :sleeping
January 8, 200917 yr The boat races is because Micossukee is a major team sponsor. Air boat tours, etc.
January 8, 200917 yr it really annoys me that their slogans for the last couple of years have been exactly the same. ''get hooked'' and then ''get hooked up'' there's probably another similar slogan in between. how lazy can you get?
January 8, 200917 yr I'd have to say that the Marlins advertising campaigns the last couple of years have been the worst I've ever seen. The Marlins spend more on advertising than any other team in the MLB.
January 8, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins.
January 8, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins. Fish is damn tasty tho! Could be worse - we could be known as the Florida Tuna and have an advertising campaign featuring Jessica Simpson and the "Chicken of the Sea" slogan lol :cool
January 9, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins. Dolphin? (I gotta admit it, and I'm a Jets fan)
January 9, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins. Dolphin? (I gotta admit it, and I'm a Jets fan) Meh. Dolphins are mammals...so they don't really count
January 9, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins. Dolphin? (I gotta admit it, and I'm a Jets fan) Meh. Dolphins are mammals...so they don't really count True, true. You win.
January 9, 200917 yr Ditto on the "fish" thing. Fish stink. They get broiled, steamed, grilled, fried, etc. We're not just any ordinary fish. We are the most graceful, magnificent fish in the sea. The Marlins. Dolphin? (I gotta admit it, and I'm a Jets fan) Meh. Dolphins are mammals...so they don't really count True, true. You win. Not unless you speak of "Dolphin fish" also known as "Mahi Mahi". lol
January 10, 200917 yr I'd have to say that the Marlins advertising campaigns the last couple of years have been the worst I've ever seen. The Marlins spend more on advertising than any other team in the MLB. just because you spend tons of money it won't make you the best at what you do. isn't that right, yankees?
January 10, 200917 yr I'd have to say that the Marlins advertising campaigns the last couple of years have been the worst I've ever seen. The Marlins spend more on advertising than any other team in the MLB. just because you spend tons of money it won't make you the best at what you do. isn't that right, yankees? Eh, no, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are the best at what they do, but they definitely aren't the worst.
January 10, 200917 yr The boat races is because Micossukee is a major team sponsor. Air boat tours, etc. I would like to see some sort of change to that "game" tho. It got old a long time ago.
January 10, 200917 yr The boat races is because Micossukee is a major team sponsor. Air boat tours, etc. I would like to see some sort of change to that "game" tho. It got old a long time ago. LOL. Yeah, it is really one of the silliest parts of the stadium experience.
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