Posted September 27, 20168 yr Well, it was hard to get through the game, but we made it. I'm glad I watched as FSN did a superb job of presenting the baseball life of Jose Fernandez. It showed not only what he was as a ball player, but also showed him as a teammate. And how much he meant to his Marlin buddies and coaches. There probably wasn't a dry eye at the ball park, and I doubt there was a dry eye here. The organization did an awesome job in making it a very meaningful evening and game with no advertisements during the game, the lack of the PR side with Billy and the dancers, the web cams and limited music. At times it was truly a memorial and not entertainment. For me I want to thank the Marlins organization as well as Jeffrey Loria in handling this situation as a class act. And showing compassion to his family and to us the fans who were also a part of the family. Hopefully they will take the care in his memory in the future as they did tonight. So much thought in how they did this in a short period of time. I also want to thank Rich Waltz and Al Leiter for giving us glimpses of Jose throughout the commentary.
September 27, 20168 yr Author AND there was 14 hits and 2 walks. Just unbelievable it adds up to 16!!
September 27, 20168 yr dee gordon hits his first homer of the year, justin bour gets the first triple of his career, this game had it all, and Rich Waltz had the perfect call, honoring Fernandez in what was a mighty ceremony at marlins park, on a day so emotional, a moment so dark
September 27, 20168 yr Hey@Admin, do you think there's a way we can do an online petition/poll on here to gauge interest in renaming the section of 16 ave that runs along the west side of the stadium to Jose Fernandez Way (Granted I just stuck "Way" in there. It could be anything else)?
September 27, 20168 yr Author Hey@Admin, do you think there's a way we can do an online petition/poll on here to gauge interest in renaming the section of 16 ave that runs along the west side of the stadium to Jose Fernandez Way (Granted I just stuck "Way" in there. It could be anything else)? Sounds like a great idea.
September 27, 20168 yr AND there was 14 hits and 2 walks. Just unbelievable it adds up to 16!! don't forget 7 runs = 1+6
September 27, 20168 yr absolutely love it yesterday, it was perfect for all of us to remember Jose . I feel the team was more than pleased honoring their team mate. Dee HR was perfect, they were having fun just like what Jose would wanted. It was fun watching the game, the opening was bit hard seeing Stanton, zuna, dee, TK, even Cashner dropped a tear but they turn it around to be a joyful moment.
September 27, 20168 yr I just looked back at the game wrap from the Nationals game. Title had Jose and Giancarlo leading the team to a win, as it should have been for the next decade.
September 27, 20168 yr Anyone know what happened to Dee's HR ball? He hit it over the fence and into the second deck.
September 27, 20168 yr Dee Gordon's upper deck HR under all of those circumstances was by far the most emotional sports play I've ever seen live. We were in Sec 1 right along the wall and it felt like I saw it in slow motion.
September 27, 20168 yr Author giancarlo818 Follow giancarlo818I'm So proud of u guys for overcoming every last bit of emotion. Anger, fear, sadness & most of all, Happiness! Fans for your cheers, us in our tears, WE cheers, to you..Joseee, Jose, Jose, Josee, Josee, Joseee?
September 27, 20168 yr Back in April, Samson said that Dee Gordon would have to make it up to the fans and win them back. I'm pretty sure he did it last night.
September 27, 20168 yr Author Dee Gordon "I told the boys if y'all don't believe in God y'all might as well start. I ain't ever hit a ball that far even in bp" I believe he also said he now believes because before he didn't.
September 27, 20168 yr I believe he also said he now believes because before he didn't. Dee always did, he was referencing those that didn't.
September 27, 20168 yr Hey@Admin, do you think there's a way we can do an online petition/poll on here to gauge interest in renaming the section of 16 ave that runs along the west side of the stadium to Jose Fernandez Way (Granted I just stuck "Way" in there. It could be anything else)? Working on it
September 27, 20168 yr Oh something of note from last night's game. The energy team didn't perform but they were there in the section next to mine, dressed in black many in formal attire, and when the game ended they huddled and prayed and were hugging and crying and very emotional. We give them crap for what they represent but I was happy to see them there and unified as an extended part of the Marlins family.
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