No doubt that Pudge struck a cord with Marlins fans and he will be sorely missed.

A catcher of that caliber is missed on any field no matter the circumstances...

At least we have 2 options in Redmond and Castro, unlike other clubs. Redmond is a clutch hitter, and Castro can become a breakout hitter. Neither is spectacular behind the plate, but after the WS I think our pitchers will have more control and experience.

 

IMHO i think we need to focus on our bullpen, make sure that we get another lefty. I dont trust Tejera as a setup man.

It's like if people forgot that day Pudge caught the ball to win us the NLDS. Then some people say, "Oh, we could've won without him." Well, do you know what big of a difference just ONE player makes?

 

For example: What would have happened if Josh didn't pitch all of Game 6? What would have happened if AGON didn't hit that winning homer in Game 4?

 

People can hate on Pudge all they want, but really, they're the ones looking pretty damn stupid right now. They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations. They listen to what the media feeds them. Don't judge and hate so much, when you really don't know the TRUTH.

 

Pudge will not be left without a job because I see him going to Japan or else where to play if nothing comes up. Playing ball is how he makes a living, whether he is rich or not. And if he IS left without a job, so what? He's rich plus, he'll open his eyes and kick Boras to the curb.

 

Laugh at me. Call me an idiot. Disagree with me. Do what you want. It doesn't really matter to me because I stand by what I say and what my heart tells me. Anyways, why should I let what some moron behind a computer screen miles away from me says bother me?

no...we could have won the WS without Pudge...Pudge didnt have such a good year...and we won because we played like a team and everyday someone else stepped up...billy the goat helped us out more vs the cubs...and the media thinking that we were for sure gonna lose to the yanks helped us a little...but Pudge didnt help us out THAT MUCH...we could have done it without him...

Wait....aren't you the one that said all the time that Pudge won us the WS and that he's a great catcher and hitter with his leadership and power???

It's like if people forgot that day Pudge caught the ball to win us the NLDS. Then some people say, "Oh, we could've won without him." Well, do you know what big of a difference just ONE player makes?

 

For example: What would have happened if Josh didn't pitch all of Game 6? What would have happened if AGON didn't hit that winning homer in Game 4?

 

People can hate on Pudge all they want, but really, they're the ones looking pretty damn stupid right now. They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations. They listen to what the media feeds them. Don't judge and hate so much, when you really don't know the TRUTH.

 

Pudge will not be left without a job because I see him going to Japan or else where to play if nothing comes up. Playing ball is how he makes a living, whether he is rich or not. And if he IS left without a job, so what? He's rich plus, he'll open his eyes and kick Boras to the curb.

 

Laugh at me. Call me an idiot. Disagree with me. Do what you want. It doesn't really matter to me because I stand by what I say and what my heart tells me. Anyways, why should I let what some moron behind a computer screen miles away from me says bother me?

Ok.

Pudge sucked balls the whole regular season. His nickname was Mr. Double Play. In September when Lowell Pudge finally played accordingly to his salary ( not 10 million, but the 3 million)

Then come playoffs Pudge was incredible. He single handidly won a few games.

 

I love Pudge for that, but I hate that man.

 

Pudge said he would stay in Miami if we competed.

Unfortunatley we didn't compete, I guess.

We offered him more money than anyone was going to give him. Despite his demands, our offer seemed to be the most he was going to get, barring some major economical swing.

Pudge declined and blasted the FO. He cried about how is not getting a raise, blah, blah, how he wanted the team to be kept together.

 

You see, some players can live town to win, or be with their families. The only reason Pudge left the Marlins was for a couple million dollars, which he won't get.

 

So if Pudge would rather play in a Texas Ranger atmosphere and go play with himself and his statue on his Yacht in early October, instead of staying with his family, his fans, and with the World Champions, f*** him.

That is why I hate Pudge so much.

He would rather play somewhere else, just for a couple of million of dollars he won't even make!

They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations.

 

and you do

 

Pudge said to Boras( I would know I was there):

"Listen man, let me go to a place where I can get some money to put some diamonds on my statue".

 

Shut up!

We hate Pudge!

They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations.

 

and you do

 

Pudge said to Boras( I would know I was there):

"Listen man, let me go to a place where I can get some money to put some diamonds on my statue".

 

Shut up!

We hate Pudge! Right, so you can say what you want but I can't give my opinion? I don't know what happened either, that's why I don't judge.

They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations.

 

and you do

 

Pudge said to Boras( I would know I was there):

"Listen man, let me go to a place where I can get some money to put some diamonds on my statue".

 

Shut up!

We hate Pudge! Right, so you can say what you want but I can't give my opinion? I don't know what happened either, that's why I don't judge. Who needs to know what happened.

Pudge is 31. It isn't like Boras raped him and told him to sign elsewhere.

Boras helped put to me this was Pudge all the way.

He let the money infect his head and he was set on his decision.

You let the media infect your head. Now look what happened. Oh well.

 

BTW, Pudge is 32.

You let the media infect your head. Now look what happened. Oh well.

 

BTW, Pudge is 32.

I have to agree with Miami15.

 

 

Pudge hired Boras for one reason, inflation of his salary. Pudge get greedy, Boras brainwashed him with greediness. Pudge is to blame for hiring the man.

Um..if you read my original post, I am not pointing fingers at Pudge, Boras, or the Marlins. My point is this...don't judge when you don't know all the facts. That's all.

 

Yes, I know Pudge isn't innocent either. I have been saying that all along. But he is NOT the only one to blame nor is he the only the professional sports figure to something like that. Funny how some people only read to their convenience. (Finding something wrong with someone's post only to specifically put them down and to argue.)

 

Again, folks miss my point.

What other facts are there?

He didn't want to sign for less money.

He has a statue of himself.

 

He is greedy.

That is the story.

Now I am going to the dentist!

But he is NOT the only one to blame.

Again, folks miss my point.

Yeah. I just thought of something. Maybe Pudge's kids and wife told him to go play somewhere else because he smells bad or they don't like him or something. Geez, why am I blaming Pudge when I could be blaming his cat or his cook or his yacht driver?

What other facts are there?

LOL We don't know! That's what I am trying to say, damn it! Were you there for the conference calls? No!! Neither was I! So we don't know what was said and what really happened! We know what the media tells us.

 

 

He didn't want to sign for less money.

 

Duh.

 

 

He has a statue of himself.

And that has something to do with the Marlins why? Nothing.

 

He is greedy.

 

Isn't almost every other baseball player greedy? (Example: A Rod)

 

 

You see how you are one of those who bring up stupidity and senseless things to throw at me instead of actually paying attention to what I am trying to point out? Maybe you just don't want to admit it?

Yeah. I just thought of something. Maybe Pudge's kids and wife told him to go play somewhere else because he smells bad or they don't like him or something. Geez, why am I blaming Pudge when I could be blaming his cat or his cook or his yacht driver?

Sooo mature.

What other facts are there?

 

LOL We don't know! That's what I am trying to say, damn it! Were you there for the conference calls? No!! Neither was I! So we don't know what was said and what really happened! We know what the media tells us.

 

 

He didn't want to sign for less money.

Duh.

 

 

He has a statue of himself.

 

And that has something to do with the Marlins why? Nothing.

 

He is greedy.

Isn't almost every other baseball player greedy? (Example: A Rod)

 

 

You see how you are one of those who bring up stupidity and senseless things to throw at me instead of actually paying attention to what I am trying to point out? Maybe you just don't want to admit it?Pudge fan: You're so biased and dumb.

 

What do you think happened that we didn't see?

Samson sucking Pudge's balls or something???

NO!

Pudge said: Pay me or I'll leave

Miami15, you bash Pudge even though she brings up so many more points then you....

 

 

Whats your side of the story.... :banghead

Now did you really need to TRY to insult me? No.

 

You don't have to tell me what the outcome of the negotiation was. I already know.

Miami15, you bash Pudge even though she brings up so many more points then you....

 

 

Whats your side of the story.... :banghead

Not only that, but does Miami15 realize how foolish he's making himself look? LOL He keeps bringing up the same facts we already know. Wow...Pudge wanted more $$. Pudge is "greedy". LOL Gimme a break, man.

 

I am not perfect either. At least I'll admit I am wrong than put up a senseless fight. All I am saying is don't listen to all of what the media feeds you and look at what this kid comes and says. LOL

 

I am not saying Pudge isn't or is greedy. I am not saying it was ALL Boras' fault. LOL He exactly proves my point when I said....

 

Funny how some people only read to their convenience. (Finding something wrong with someone's post only to specifically put them down and to argue.)

 

It's called ignorance, my friend.

I gotta agree with most of the points from miami15(except for the name calling)

 

Im grateful for what Pudge did for us, but the parting words really soured me on him

 

the guy is an a**hole, and is only out for one thing..... 1 more big payday

 

unfortunately for him, he will get less money than the Marlins originally offered

Im grateful for what Pudge did for us, but the parting words really soured me on him

and that is why Mr. Rodriguez can goto hell for all I am concerned.

 

 

 

Leave with your head up and in a professional manner and I respect you as a human.

 

 

Leave with those parting shots and you prove what kind of human you really are.

Here are my two cents whatever it's worth. We offered Pudge a three year deal to play 81 games in his hometown with his family. He declined for whatever reason he did.

 

Javy Lopez signed for a similar deal that we offered pudge.

 

Javy's stats 100+ RBIs 40+ Homers .300+ avg

Pudge was way below all of those stats

 

Would i want pudge hell yeah, but he needs to understand that his stock went down and he's not worth 10 mil a year.

Isn't almost every other baseball player greedy? (Example: A Rod)

Wait, I surely dont think A-Rod is greedy... He took those 10 years, $252 mill because they offered it to him, but now he is willing to take some paycut to go play in Boston so i dont find him greedy at all..

It's like if people forgot that day Pudge caught the ball to win us the NLDS. Then some people say, "Oh, we could've won without him." Well, do you know what big of a difference just ONE player makes?

 

For example: What would have happened if Josh didn't pitch all of Game 6? What would have happened if AGON didn't hit that winning homer in Game 4?

 

People can hate on Pudge all they want, but really, they're the ones looking pretty damn stupid right now. They don't know what REALLY happened in that office during those negotiations. They listen to what the media feeds them. Don't judge and hate so much, when you really don't know the TRUTH.

 

Pudge will not be left without a job because I see him going to Japan or else where to play if nothing comes up. Playing ball is how he makes a living, whether he is rich or not. And if he IS left without a job, so what? He's rich plus, he'll open his eyes and kick Boras to the curb.

 

Laugh at me. Call me an idiot. Disagree with me. Do what you want. It doesn't really matter to me because I stand by what I say and what my heart tells me. Anyways, why should I let what some moron behind a computer screen miles away from me says bother me?

w e didnt forget pudge caught for us.. but he forgot he caught for us. he showed us no loyaty.. all he showd was that hes all bout the bengamins and yahts. not about beign reasonable and wanting to be with his family... and statue.

Javy Lopez signed for a similar deal that we offered pudge.

 

Javy's stats 100+ RBIs 40+ Homers .300+ avg

Pudge was way below all of those stats

 

Pudge's benefit is not his bat, it's his defense, which is stellar and probably better than any catcher in baseball today.

 

he showed us no loyaty.. all he showd was that hes all bout the bengamins and yahts

 

it's really hard to argue this. Everyone knows that when you hire Scott Boras to be your agent, you're doing it for one reason only - you want to squeeze as much money as possible out of the marketplace. You might end up playing for the Tigers, you might end up never winning more than 70 games, but you better believe you're going to get paid. the minute Pudge made him his agent, he declared to the world "money is all that matters to me".

Javy Lopez signed for a similar deal that we offered pudge.

 

Javy's stats 100+ RBIs 40+ Homers .300+ avg

Pudge was way below all of those stats

 

Pudge's benefit is not his bat, it's his defense, which is stellar and probably better than any catcher in baseball today.

 

maybe over the course of his career but not anymore.....