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DE-CAP: Marlins get swept. Nats and Mets lose, Braves and Phillies win.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Messenger Finally Gets a Decision
Unfortuately it was a loss, but it took 39 innings to get it. Also Uggla's the Marlins 2nd 'U', and more stuff. (SFGate.com)
The Endangered Upper Deck
I got very P. O'ed last year when I found out the Marlins were closing the upper deck off for weekday games. Tommy Craggs agrees, and explains the injustice and deception of the practice. (Slate)
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Saturday Baseball
Another Saturday Morning With John Brattain
Just sit back with your cup of coffee, hit this link, and enjoy this incredibly detailed evisceration of our two favorite "corporate welfare queens" (and at no extra charge he throws in Huizenga and Henry too).
MORE: Someone else is amazed at how incredulous Loria is. (GYSNetwork)
MORE: Someone else is amazed at how incredulous Loria is. (GYSNetwork)
Friday, April 28, 2006
Today's Contests
Loria Treats Players Like Paintings, Says He "Could Drop Dead At Lunch"
...oh, and about those rumors...
'"It never happened," Loria said of the alleged talks with the Mets. "I would know if it happened. There are two people who would make phone calls: Larry (Beinfest, Florida's general manager) or me. I've never made a phone call, never had a discussion. It's all fiction."
'Nevertheless, a Mets official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Newsday story about Willis was accurate.
'And as recently as January, at least one team was told by a Marlins official that Cabrera and Willis could be available in July if the Marlins were presented with an appealing proposal...
'"Just ask the question: We've heard this before with Delgado, so what's the difference now?" said one American League source who believes the Marlins will try to move Willis this year.' (PalmBeachPost)
'"It never happened," Loria said of the alleged talks with the Mets. "I would know if it happened. There are two people who would make phone calls: Larry (Beinfest, Florida's general manager) or me. I've never made a phone call, never had a discussion. It's all fiction."
'Nevertheless, a Mets official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Newsday story about Willis was accurate.
'And as recently as January, at least one team was told by a Marlins official that Cabrera and Willis could be available in July if the Marlins were presented with an appealing proposal...
'"Just ask the question: We've heard this before with Delgado, so what's the difference now?" said one American League source who believes the Marlins will try to move Willis this year.' (PalmBeachPost)
Jack McKeon Playing Third For Local Softball Team
"I need to stay back and be patient (hitting) and wait till the ball gets to me." (GreenboroNewsRecord)
Future Lucky 13?
After playing 13 of 19 on the road, Marlins catch a scheduled mini-break, playing 11 of the next 13 games at 'home'. In that same stretch Atlanta plays 5 games at home and the next 8 away, while the Phils play the next 5 games away and then 8 at home...Mets play 3 in Atlanta, then 7 at home, and then 3 in Philly...and Washington plays 5 away games, then 5 at home, then 3 at Cincy.
The question is when or if most of these new Marlins get settled into their new 'home' of Joe-Pro-Phin park. Their first home stand produced a few misplays and problems with the sun that they'll probably overcome later on down the line. They're likely just happy to be soaking in the warmth after those 40-degree games in Chicago.
The question is when or if most of these new Marlins get settled into their new 'home' of Joe-Pro-Phin park. Their first home stand produced a few misplays and problems with the sun that they'll probably overcome later on down the line. They're likely just happy to be soaking in the warmth after those 40-degree games in Chicago.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Philly, Washington Play Today (But Not Against Each Other)
Hialeah, County Found Way to Bridge Funding Gap?
The gringo press finally discusses the scheme - hope the owner of the the landfill that's been finally approved for industrial-park development donates some of it for the stadium, and use property taxes from his new industrial park to fund the retractable roof. Instead of the usual moaning, this plan produces politico quotes like "It's a viable alternative"..."It's an approach we have...agreed makes sense. We're moving quickly."..."It's a possibility"..."very enticing. We're almost done with the conversation part. We're about to start negotiations with the county and the Marlins." (MiamiHerald)
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Big Build-Up to Olsen's 1st Wrigley Start
Spanish TV Leading Their Morning News Again With Marlins-Hialeah Stuff
And, once again, we non-bilingual gringos rely on Marlins Ballpark News) to find out what's being discussed.
Dontrelle's 1st April Loss
"(T)he Marlins have now scored just 10 times on 24 hits in their past four games -- three of them losses. And they're 2 for their past 21 with runners in scoring position." (MiamiHerald)
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
"Relocation as Vaporware"
Maury Brown give the most complete review so far of the relocation options available to the MLB teams considering it. Some choice quotes...
"When MLB awarded the Expos to D.C., the owners lost their last best leveraging city. All the markets left are, at best, small to mid-market with most of them falling into the former. While all things can change--with political winds shifting on a dime over the course of a vote in selected relocation cities--as it stands now, these teams clamoring for new stadiums (borne on the back of heavy public subsidy) are threatening their home cities with an empty gun."
"At this point in time, MLB is on extremely solid footing. Revenues and profits are up substantially, and with that, there comes less urgency for clubs to have to seriously consider relocation. After all, those clubs that have mentioned or acted in a manner that would lead to relocation would be foregoing their larger home markets for smaller untested markets. When times are good, as they are now for most all the clubs, why risk it? Yes, they say, but we can't be competitive. We're bleeding red trying to compete in facilities that don't generate sufficient local revenues. Well, to that I say, look at how much money the current revenue sharing system is distributing to these clubs. The Royals, that club that could have relocated if improvements to Kauffman were not made, pulled in a reported $55 million in revenue sharing last year." (HardballTimes)
"When MLB awarded the Expos to D.C., the owners lost their last best leveraging city. All the markets left are, at best, small to mid-market with most of them falling into the former. While all things can change--with political winds shifting on a dime over the course of a vote in selected relocation cities--as it stands now, these teams clamoring for new stadiums (borne on the back of heavy public subsidy) are threatening their home cities with an empty gun."
"At this point in time, MLB is on extremely solid footing. Revenues and profits are up substantially, and with that, there comes less urgency for clubs to have to seriously consider relocation. After all, those clubs that have mentioned or acted in a manner that would lead to relocation would be foregoing their larger home markets for smaller untested markets. When times are good, as they are now for most all the clubs, why risk it? Yes, they say, but we can't be competitive. We're bleeding red trying to compete in facilities that don't generate sufficient local revenues. Well, to that I say, look at how much money the current revenue sharing system is distributing to these clubs. The Royals, that club that could have relocated if improvements to Kauffman were not made, pulled in a reported $55 million in revenue sharing last year." (HardballTimes)
Today's Ball Games
Loria on Willis-Wright Deal
"It never happened. It's an invention of some irresponsible writer." (SunSentinel)
Bill Supporting Spring Training May Pass State Legislature...
...if only those filthy Marlins keep their hands off of it.
"This bill has wide support, but Gov. Jeb Bush and Senate President Tom Lee have said it needs to serve a narrow purpose. Hence, the necessity to "keep the bill clean." As Lee said last week, bills offering economic incentives to sports teams are akin to throwing a piece of meat in a shark tank, and if everyone starts jumping on that bill, "It's dead." Read: The Marlins better not bite." (Bradenton.com)
"This bill has wide support, but Gov. Jeb Bush and Senate President Tom Lee have said it needs to serve a narrow purpose. Hence, the necessity to "keep the bill clean." As Lee said last week, bills offering economic incentives to sports teams are akin to throwing a piece of meat in a shark tank, and if everyone starts jumping on that bill, "It's dead." Read: The Marlins better not bite." (Bradenton.com)
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