...as electricity may be a distant memory starting a few hours from now. Here's Game 2...
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI)
FISH-CAPS: Carl went 2 for 4 with a strikeout. Ozzie's team wins again. (Still blogging at 12:35 AM - worst part of the storm expected in the morning.)
Sunday, October 23, 2005
What's Happening With Tony Saunders?
He signed with the Orioles earlier this year, pitched in the minors, but suffered serious back spasms in May. Now he's Director of Boxing Operations of "Ballroom Boxing" in "Mayland" (BoxingTalk)
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Marlins In The World Series!
Friday, October 21, 2005
Urbina Either Thinks He Needs to Make His Points Using Machetes and Paint Thinner...
...or he is a Really Serious sleepwalker. (Deadspin)
It Has Been 10 Years...
...since the passing of original Marlins 1st-base coach Vada Pinson. (GoogleGroups)
God Hates the Cubs
Cubs fan self-importantly points the finger at the Head Honcho Himself. (MyrtleBeachSun)
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Real Reason to Root For The White Sox
"I want Fidel Castro to angrily toss his Soviet-era transistor radio out the window when he hears that two more Cuban defectors earned World Series rings." (NationalReview)
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Joe to Run The Show
Marlins are having the press conference to introduce their new manager at 11 AM, just in time for the latest hurricane advisory. (MLB)
Back to the Ballpark That Beer Built
Accolades
Dontrelle is named winner of the Warren Spahn Award,...(FishStripes)
...(EDIT:) Lo Duca and Cabrera made the Sporting News' All- Star team,... (MLB)
...Beckett receives the Florida Marlins' "Thank God He's Not Damaged" Seal of Approval. (MLB)
...and Felix Heredia gets a 10-day vacation next year (if not more). (SunSentinel)
...(EDIT:) Lo Duca and Cabrera made the Sporting News' All- Star team,... (MLB)
...Beckett receives the Florida Marlins' "Thank God He's Not Damaged" Seal of Approval. (MLB)
...and Felix Heredia gets a 10-day vacation next year (if not more). (SunSentinel)
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
The Tales of Sir Guillen (and His Adventures With Marlins, the Magicians)
Sir Guillen Finds His Soul Mate ----- "'I still remember walking into that first clubhouse with Ozzie,' Torborg said. 'How young he looked, how little he looked. He was real thin, but he was so bright.'"(SunSentinel)
Sir Guillen Faces Tests of Honour on the Field of Battle ----- "You wouldn't think coaching third base is a dangerous job. But try doing it for the Florida Marlins in their own park with a crowd so small the guys in the upper deck betting $5s and $10s on whether the guy on second can score on a hit can talk directly with those on the field.
"'Hey Ozzie,' they'd yell at Ozzie Guillen while waving a fistful of bills. 'You send him.'
"Guillen would nod.
"Of course, there were others waving a fistful of singles telling Guillen to hold him.
"Guillen would nod.
"'It's dangerous down there,' Guillen said. 'I'm afraid to turn my back on those guys.'
"Then he laughed." (BradentonHerald)
Sir Guillen Gets His Ring ----- "I got an Atlanta Braves National League championship ring. When I went with the Marlins (2003 world champions), I didn't see that ring anymore. There's only one that counts. I wear it every day of my life. I feel proud to do it." (NWTimesOnline)
Sir Guillen Suffers Ultimate Disillusionment ----- "Baseball doesn't care about people. Ask (ex-Florida Marlins manager) Jack McKeon. He's a genius . . . and they kicked his (bleep) out of there in a hurry." (Sj-r.com)
Sir Guillen Faces Tests of Honour on the Field of Battle ----- "You wouldn't think coaching third base is a dangerous job. But try doing it for the Florida Marlins in their own park with a crowd so small the guys in the upper deck betting $5s and $10s on whether the guy on second can score on a hit can talk directly with those on the field.
"'Hey Ozzie,' they'd yell at Ozzie Guillen while waving a fistful of bills. 'You send him.'
"Guillen would nod.
"Of course, there were others waving a fistful of singles telling Guillen to hold him.
"Guillen would nod.
"'It's dangerous down there,' Guillen said. 'I'm afraid to turn my back on those guys.'
"Then he laughed." (BradentonHerald)
Sir Guillen Gets His Ring ----- "I got an Atlanta Braves National League championship ring. When I went with the Marlins (2003 world champions), I didn't see that ring anymore. There's only one that counts. I wear it every day of my life. I feel proud to do it." (NWTimesOnline)
Sir Guillen Suffers Ultimate Disillusionment ----- "Baseball doesn't care about people. Ask (ex-Florida Marlins manager) Jack McKeon. He's a genius . . . and they kicked his (bleep) out of there in a hurry." (Sj-r.com)
Monday, October 17, 2005
4 Probably Gone, 5 Probably Staying, and 4 Absolute Maybes
Joe Frisaro handicaps the Fish's free agents. (Also including 50% more stadium suppositions). (MLB)
One More Astros Win = World Series in Chicago (and Houston, too)
Here's (the Day Before) Yesterday's AFL Wrapup
Josh Wilson and Robert Andino get RBI's. (BaseballAmerica)
Disney May Host World Baseball Classic Games
Remember the World Classic? That's the tournament where South Africa is in the Asian division. (GoogleMiamiHerald)
Sunday, October 16, 2005
One More White Sox Win = World Series In Chicago
MSM Columnist Berardino 2 Days Behind 'FishStripes'...
(Fishstripes)...in his report discussing reactions to that awful announcer.
(Oh, and Andy Fox retires, too.)
(Oh, and Andy Fox retires, too.)
Saturday, October 15, 2005
More Playoffs!
More Managerial Possibilities
Ron Hassey... (PalmBeachPost)
...Marty Scott... (SunSentinel)
...Ken Macha (no, wait, strike that.)... (Tallahassee.com)
...Marty Scott... (SunSentinel)
...Ken Macha (no, wait, strike that.)... (Tallahassee.com)
Friday, October 14, 2005
Tonight, Los Angeles of Anaheim vs. South Side of Chicago
Historical Account of the Magic of Doug Eddings...
...performed on June 30, 2005 against the Braves in Miami. (GoogleAjc.Com)
(Link inspired by the 'Doug Eddings Is A Douche' insta-blog.)
MORE: And guess who was involved in the 'Wandy to the lip' call against the Astros on Sept. 13? (GoogleNCTimes)
(Link inspired by the 'Doug Eddings Is A Douche' insta-blog.)
MORE: And guess who was involved in the 'Wandy to the lip' call against the Astros on Sept. 13? (GoogleNCTimes)
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Tonight, Astros at Girardi...Oops, I Mean ST.LOUIS
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)
FISH-CAP: Julian Tavares pitched 1 inning and gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, John Mabry was brought in to play right field in the top of the 9th and ended the game with a groundout in the bottom of the 9th.
FISH-CAP: Julian Tavares pitched 1 inning and gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, John Mabry was brought in to play right field in the top of the 9th and ended the game with a groundout in the bottom of the 9th.
Marlins Source: Girardi Not a Done Deal
Pavano called Loria recommending Girardi. (GoogleMiamiHerald)
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Split-Screen Baseball Tonight
Girardi A Done Deal??
"According to industry sources, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has made Girardi an offer the Yankees bench coach is likely to accept." (NYPost)
No Wiley in Seattle
"Mark Wiley, recently fired by the Florida Marlins, was Hargrove's pitching coach with Cleveland and Baltimore. The two remain friends, but Wiley removed himself from the running because he wants to stay near his family in Florida." (NewsTribune)
Al Leiter Still Talking
"There would have to be a lot of talking to convince me to come back." (AsburyParkPress)
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Second Round Begins
Who Would Want to Manage the Marlins, When You Could Manage the Devil Rays?
...(or vice versa.) (DRayBay)
'Deep Fried Fish' Declared 'Tastiest Blog'
...in the MLBlogs 'Bloggies' awards. (DeepFriedFish)(MLB)
IN OTHER BLOG NEWS: FishStripes' Mike explains 'what went wrong', over at Baseball Analysts.
IN OTHER BLOG NEWS: FishStripes' Mike explains 'what went wrong', over at Baseball Analysts.
Marlins May Give Up, But NASCAR Fans Keep Believing
Daytona Beach hoping for a special legislative session to again push for their museum proposal. (NewsJournal)
Interviews Begin
Gonzales and Washington show their stuff today. (SunSentinel)
MEANWHILE, Mike Berardino reminds us that the Marlins already had the perfect manager. (SunSentinel)
OH, OH..: Girardi quoted as wanting Don Zimmer as his bench coach. (PalmBeachPost) (So much for his youth movement.)
MEANWHILE, Mike Berardino reminds us that the Marlins already had the perfect manager. (SunSentinel)
OH, OH..: Girardi quoted as wanting Don Zimmer as his bench coach. (PalmBeachPost) (So much for his youth movement.)
Former Fish Fleeing Leyland-Dombrowski Alliance
Al Avila may try for the Diamondbacks. Larry Rothschild says 'no, thanks' and is staying with the Cubs. Gary Knotts gets released. Vic Darensbourg becomes a free agent. (Freep.com)
Monday, October 10, 2005
Yankees and Angels Tonight
Problems in Proposed Minor-League Shakeup
For example, the Jamestown Jammers may have trouble finding a place to sleep. (BuffaloNews)
A Rather Rich Fellow Has Moved to Miami,...
...someone who seems to have a pattern of trying to acquire MLB teams - "Any doubts about my ability to buy a team have been removed." (MSNBC)
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Braves Face Elimination, While Yankees Face Elimination or Rainout
Are We Experienced?
Or are we going with youth? Enquiring minds (and managers) want to know. (SunSentinel)
QUOTE: "When you have youth, you have energy,"..."When you play 162 games, energy is really important. Kids don't get tired." - Joe Girardi (Newsday)
QUOTE: "When you have youth, you have energy,"..."When you play 162 games, energy is really important. Kids don't get tired." - Joe Girardi (Newsday)
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Oh, Boy! An 11:05 P.M. Start!!
(If the game goes extra innings it may run into Sunday School.)
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI)
RECAP: Padres out, Cardinals continue on.
FISH-CAPS: Rudy Seanez pitched 2 innings and gave up no runs and 1 hit and struck out 2, Julian Tavares pitched a third-of-an-inning and gave up 1 earned run (a homer) and 2 hits, Trevor Hoffman goes one inning and gives up one hit.
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI)
RECAP: Padres out, Cardinals continue on.
FISH-CAPS: Rudy Seanez pitched 2 innings and gave up no runs and 1 hit and struck out 2, Julian Tavares pitched a third-of-an-inning and gave up 1 earned run (a homer) and 2 hits, Trevor Hoffman goes one inning and gives up one hit.
Jim Leyland Has Made an Impression
"What the hell happened to this man? He's a shell of what he was. He showed absolutely no passion or the attitude you would expect of a man just named to a team that will spend money and a team that needs a manager to put a foot in the ass's of Magglio Ordonez and Pudge Rodriguez. I don't think Leyland can raise his leg to put foot to ass. I have to say I was shocked looking at Leyland and hearing him on TV." (EddieKranepoolSociety)
Girardi Talks With 'Luria'
Friday, October 07, 2005
Will Wakefield Knuckle Under?
Red Sox on the ropes as the American League plays tonight.
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI)
RECAP: White Sox advance to next round.
FISH-CAPS: Carl Everett went 0 for 3, Edgar Renteria went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk, Kevin Millar played first base in the 9th and didn't come to bat, Mike Myers came in the 6th and walked A.J. Pierzynski, Gary Sheffield went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk, Aaron Small pitched 2.2 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 4 hits and gets the loss (but he also get 2 strikeouts), Al Leiter goes 1.1 innings and gets a strikeout but gives up 2 earned runs on a hit and a walk (both of those runs scored after Leiter left, however).
(Yahoo)(ESPN)(Sportsline)(MLB)(FOX)(CNNSI)
RECAP: White Sox advance to next round.
FISH-CAPS: Carl Everett went 0 for 3, Edgar Renteria went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk, Kevin Millar played first base in the 9th and didn't come to bat, Mike Myers came in the 6th and walked A.J. Pierzynski, Gary Sheffield went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk, Aaron Small pitched 2.2 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 4 hits and gets the loss (but he also get 2 strikeouts), Al Leiter goes 1.1 innings and gets a strikeout but gives up 2 earned runs on a hit and a walk (both of those runs scored after Leiter left, however).
Marlins' 2005 TV Ratings Highest Ever
MLB playoff ratings are up, too, but will rain dampen the weekend? (SunSentinel)
Former Marlin Discusses Former Marlin...
...or regional director discusses recently-hired manager. (Mlive.Com)
Is Fredi Redi?
Braves allow Gonzales to speak with Marlins. (MLB)
ALSO: Add to the list of probables the names Ron Washington, Billy Hatcher, Tom Foley... (SunSentinel)
ALSO: Add to the list of probables the names Ron Washington, Billy Hatcher, Tom Foley... (SunSentinel)
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Only National League Play Today
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Yankees Will Let Marlins Talk to Girardi for Manager's Job
Fish may also be interested in Lou Piniella, Ken Macha, Jim Tracy, Fredi Gonzalez,....(NYTimes)
...Grady Little,... (PalmBeachPost)
...Jerry Manuel, John McLaren, Joey Cora... (SunSentinel)
...Grady Little,... (PalmBeachPost)
...Jerry Manuel, John McLaren, Joey Cora... (SunSentinel)
A Less-Worshipful Review of the Recent Career of 'Jackass Jack'
"(H)e really came undone in the heat of the wild card race. The once-endearing crustiness started sounding mean and petty. His constant cigar-smoking and gum-chewing suddenly seemed like a weird oral fetish. And his decisions, literally pitch perfect two years ago, began to trigger wicked flashbacks to Jeff Torberg, the IQ-wanting fellow he replaced." (BrowardNewTimes)
Today's Postseason Play
What Parts of The Country Supports Which Teams?
Participate in this project and maybe we'll all get some idea....(CommonCensus.Org)
Mets Fans Argue On Whether Delgado Would've Been Better Off in NY...
...and then swerve into a Kenny Rogers ramble. (GoogleGroups)
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Oops, Almost Forgot, There's Playoffs Today...
Marlins Release Riedling, Spooneybarger...
...and Albuquerque infielder Derek Wathan. (MLB)
ANOTHER RELEASE: This is a Warning - if you don't want to read an embarrassing, pitiful, blatant attempt to pull on your heartstrings for sympathy and cash, then Please Don't look at the comments on this post. I said Don't Look!! Remember, You have been Warned!
ANOTHER RELEASE: This is a Warning - if you don't want to read an embarrassing, pitiful, blatant attempt to pull on your heartstrings for sympathy and cash, then Please Don't look at the comments on this post. I said Don't Look!! Remember, You have been Warned!
Monday, October 03, 2005
Sunday, October 02, 2005
The Day All Dolphins Fans Have Been Waiting For Has Arrived,...
Random Jabber About Next Year's Schedule
The Marlins play 15 of their first 21 games on the road, which in April may make for chilly times in Philly, New York, Cincinatti and (BRRRRRR!!) Chicago. At least the schedule-makers wised up in one respect - they have Colorado playing in Florida at the end of April, and not the other way around as in this year's snowbound fiasco.
Again with the 2-game series around May 1st? This year's convolution goes like this - after the aforementioned home series with Colorado the Fish play Philly at home for 2, fly immediately up to Washington to play the Nats for 2, then fly immediately back down to Florida to play 3 against the Cardinals.
The Fish' first West-Coast road trip (June 1 -12) gives them an off-day between the Giants and Padres series, but there's no off-day during their 2nd (August 7 - 17), even though after playing the Nationals their next stop the next day is in Arizona.
The Fish have 12 off-days before the All-Star game, and 8 off-days after. They have 3 non-travel days off before the All-Star break and only one after (August 24). For the last 34 days of the season the Marlins have only 2 days off, both of them travel days. Offsetting that somewhat, they play 25 of their last 41 games at home.
Here's more on the 2006 Schedule. (FishStripes)
Again with the 2-game series around May 1st? This year's convolution goes like this - after the aforementioned home series with Colorado the Fish play Philly at home for 2, fly immediately up to Washington to play the Nats for 2, then fly immediately back down to Florida to play 3 against the Cardinals.
The Fish' first West-Coast road trip (June 1 -12) gives them an off-day between the Giants and Padres series, but there's no off-day during their 2nd (August 7 - 17), even though after playing the Nationals their next stop the next day is in Arizona.
The Fish have 12 off-days before the All-Star game, and 8 off-days after. They have 3 non-travel days off before the All-Star break and only one after (August 24). For the last 34 days of the season the Marlins have only 2 days off, both of them travel days. Offsetting that somewhat, they play 25 of their last 41 games at home.
Here's more on the 2006 Schedule. (FishStripes)
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Today - Sosa Vs. Vargas,...Phillies Try To Catch Astros...
Biff McKeon Says Brother Jack is Getting 'Kind of Tired'...
...and that other people usually get kind of tired of Brother Jack. (SunSentinel)
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