July 28, 201313 yr Doesn't seem like there's much denial from anybody, even Tino if he wasn't getting ready to resign. Can't we just have a normally controversy free season.
July 28, 201313 yr Loria wouldn't let him resign. Nice. Tino doesn't want to resign from what I've read cause then we won't get paid. Loria right now doesn't want to fire him and be on the hook for the 3 year contract he gave him.
July 28, 201313 yr It recently came to Redmond's attention that Martinez put his hands around Derek Dietrich's neck less than a week after his arrival in the big leagues. A stunned Dietrich was at a loss about how to handle the situation. He chose to keep quiet and somehow managed to produce despite unimaginable duress. Dietrich ultimately relayed the story to Redmond at his request. One other person witnessed what happened in the batting cage and corroborated Dietrich's account. Last week, Martinez and Redmond engaged in a verbal altercation. Redmond has made it clear to management he wants Martinez out. Martinez was not Redmond's hitting coach choice, a point that's stuck in Martinez's craw. A source said several hitters have complained about Martinez's demeanor and abusive behavior.
July 28, 201313 yr http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-marlins-notes-0729-20130728,0,3991918.story This has even more details, it is shocking and... god dammit, what the f***? Why can't we just have a chance for the Marlins name not to be dragged through the mud?
July 28, 201313 yr Author Clark Spencer says Loria wouldn't allow him to resign. While Juan writes that Tino doesn't want to resign because he'll lose all his money in his 3 yr deal.. Hmmm...
July 28, 201313 yr I'm waiting for some apologist to blame this on Red or Dietrich. Just another reason why Loria needs to keep out of the baseball decisions.
July 28, 201313 yr If Loria keeps a hitting coach that the manager AND the players can't stand - and probably don't listen to, then Loria is more of a baseball incompetent than we think he is.
July 28, 201313 yr http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-marlins-notes-0729-20130728,0,3991918.story This has even more details, it is shocking and... god dammit, what the f***? Why can't we just have a chance for the Marlins name not to be dragged through the mud? As long as Loria owns this team...
July 28, 201313 yr Loria wouldn't let him resign. Nice. Tino doesn't want to resign from what I've read cause then we won't get paid. Loria right now doesn't want to fire him and be on the hook for the 3 year contract he gave him. I understand it's a money thing, but that shouldn't matter if he actually did what was alleged. Dietrich is a bigger man than I if that really happened and he did keep his cool. F*** Martinez if this story is true, he should be gone.
July 28, 201313 yr So, you allegedly put your hands around a player's neck, threaten him and others, constantly get into altercations, and you expect to keep getting paid? Tino is an idiot and hopefully they can somehow relieve him of his duties and contract with little to no money. Of course, this only applies if true.
July 28, 201313 yr You never put your hands around another persons neck. If what happened is true, then good riddance. Gimme Mike Lowell just cause.
July 28, 201313 yr Author I can't blame Loria for the hiring of Tino. This behavior was not expected. Especially from someone who was universally liked in baseball.
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