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[CygnusXS]

Loria is the worst owner of all time.

 

[ConradCervantes]

How does MLB allow him to own a team but turns a scornful eye towards Cuban?

 

[FOOTE]

Can't wait till Puljols and Reyes pop out from the floor.

:lol

I like the Miami Marlins name, but I'm not a fan of their new colors and uniforms.

 

[RBH]

Can't wait till Puljols and Reyes pop out from the floor.

 

[captmcblack]

That orange jersey is unforgivably bad. Like, holy shit.

That orange fitted is dope, though. I'm gonna buy that right after I get an OG Marlins cap, just to make sure I have one for the collection.

 

[Kuroyume]

The design was actually real? It's freaking ugly. Looks kind of okay in white though. Why would you get rid of the detailed Marlins fish logo for some fucked up looking silhouette-ish thing?

 

[Sanjuro]

All those mentioned players should sign and then hold out until they have a proper uniform to play in.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Have we seen the grey road jerseys yet? Just the home and 'Sunday" home jersey?

 

[acheron_xl]

Have we seen the grey road jerseys yet? Just the home and 'Sunday" home jersey?

 

[darkside31337]

I like the colors and don't mind the logo but the letters are completely busted and horrendous in every possible way.

 

[Sharp]

Glad Ramos is safe.

His kidnappers will get jail time, which coincidentally is more than Bill Smith got for him.

Bill Smith didn't kidnap him, he set him free

Unconditionally too

And got fired for it.

 

[Sanjuro]

Send the jerseys to Venezuela.

 

[RumblingRosco]

I actually like the logo and all of the jerseys except for that orange one... I mean, damn, that's an eye-sore.

 

[ZeroRay]

I have no comment on these uniforms.

 

[Joe]

I like the uniforms except the grey version

 

[Windu]

if they would just resize that logo on the hat, then i would be alright with it. But that thing is fucking huge.

I have no comment on these uniforms.

 

[rekameohs]

Why do both the home and away jerseys have "Miami" on them? Usually the city name's only on the road and the team name is on home.

I guess it's just to avoid using the horrible orange one as the primary home uniform.

 

[Sanjuro]

I'm just a grumpy old man I guess now. It's the ugliest logo and jersey combo I've ever seen easily. Not talking about third jersey or special variants.

 

[Joe]

Idk they just have a Miami/beachy feel to me

 

[Sanjuro]

Idk they just have a Miami/beachy feel to me

Yeah, it reminds me of Sandusky Beach.

 

[Oxx]

Brandon Beachy?

 

[DaveTheSnake]

Wow I guess the Phillies didn't want us to forget how stupid of an organization they can be. Man Ryan Howard and Papelbon are gonna be such albatrosses.

And....Ryan Howard's extension does not start until after NEXT SEASON. He could have been had now at 15-20 million year. The contract that frightens me is the Cliff Lee deal.

Ugh, this Papelbon deal is going to be horrible. Heath Bell could have easily been had at 3 years/24 million.

 

[CajoleJuice]

And....Ryan Howard's extension does not start until after NEXT SEASON. He could have been had now at 15-20 million year. The contract that frightens me is the Cliff Lee deal.

Ugh, this Papelbon deal is going to be horrible. Heath Bell could have easily been had at 3 years/24 million.

Howard's extension starts next year (2012).

 

[Doytch]

Heath bell would get the shit kicked out of him so badly in CBP. It would be psylidge to the nth degree.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Jon Heyman is reporting the Cardinals do not plan to "greatly increase" the 10-year, $210 million offer they made to Pujols before spring training. They may be willing to push it to $220 million, but that's it.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Jon Heyman is reporting the Cardinals do not plan to "greatly increase" the 10-year, $210 million offer they made to Pujols before spring training. They may be willing to push it to $220 million, but that's it.

Curious, but why not do like 7 or 8 years at $210 or 220 to up the AAV? Granted you are paying more for less, but do you really expect Pujols to be worth a damn in the last 2 years of a 10 year contract anyway? AAV is where other team's (Marlins, Rangers? Nats?) might beat them and blow Pujols away with an offer, but I doubt any of those teams want to be on the hook for 10 years.

 

[clemenx]

Good, I predicted that. It would be foolish to up that offer. If any other team wants to go full retard, let them.

I agree with Ninja Scooter.

 

[CygnusXS]

I wouldn't be shocked if the Marlins offered him a 4-5 year contract, so I could see other teams following suit.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Hmm. The road jersey should have a more 'classic' feel, I think. That colorful font is a bit too much.

 

[PantherLotus]

The Cards will most likely match any offer Pujols receives -- and that's because the teams that could outspend them don't need him. I really doubt he's going anywhere.

 

[vas_a_morir]

The Cards will most likely match any offer Pujols receives -- and that's because the teams that could outspend them don't need him. I really doubt he's going anywhere.

I expect Miami to put in a good bid. You are trying to relaunch a franchise? Adding a guy like Pujols would get people in the seats... theoretically. This move to Miami is a long time overdue.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I expect Miami to put in a good bid. You are trying to relaunch a franchise? Adding a guy like Pujols would get people in the seats... theoretically. This move to Miami is a long time overdue.

Technically, they've always been in Miami.

 

[Talon]

Braves-GAF - I forgot to post this a few days ago. My buddy's family are long-time season ticket holders, so they've made a tradition of going to the offseason luncheon or whatever it's called. Here's his (poorly written - love ya, Dave) writeup:

The first thing he said, was that he knew there were rumors out there that Prado and Jurrjens were on the trading block. He said I have no idea where that came from. "You know how many teams I have discussed those players with, Zero."- Frank Wren He said anyone on the team can be traded even Brian McCann if it makes the team better but hes not actively trying to trade those players. The media blew that up somehow.

The will be increasing payroll a good bit this year. He didnt say to what because it helps us keep a competative edge but they were looking to make some moves. But they want to keep Prado cause he thinks chipper will be out more this year than ever and wants to put him at third, meaning they will probably look to get a LF.

Derek Lowe was told he was our 8th starter at the end of the season. Wren said there was no chance he would be in the rotation and that he would be pitching out of the bullpen the whole season. Thats when they decided to look for a trade. They said Lowe was really great about the whole situation and wished them well and thanked them for his time in Atlanta. Wren said for the 5 million they got from Lowe they were able to keep Diaz, Ross and look to sign another reliever. Worth it huh?

Alex Gonzalez will not be back. Wren said he wants a multiple year deal and they would only want him for one more year until Pastornicky is ready for the Majors. Pastornicky his .350 in triple A. Wren thinks he will hit around .300 and steal 25-35 bases a year. Wont that be nice?

Bourn - Wren said he would obviously like to keep him. They will see what his asking price is at the end of the day but he ended with saying "You all know who is agent is right?, Its going to be hard for us to keep him."- (Scott Boras)

Moylan - Said he wont really be able to throw until May and thats when they will be able to tell if they can bring him back. They want him back but that depends on the cost and if he can still pitch. Wren said he wouldnt be surprised if we saw Moylan back.

Medlen - Said Med was one of the guys that he trusts the most when it comes to pitching. He likes having him in the bullpen cause that way if there is ever a rain delay, hes the guy that can come in. If there is ever a day that O'Ventbrel needs a rest, Med can pitch all 3 innings. Said he likes that factor and we are very rich in young arms to get them a chance to start.

On the rotation only pitching 5-6 innings. Said that all of the guys had some injuries so they were not able to train as hard as they could have. Jurrjens-knee, Hanson-back, Hudson-back, Lowe-sucks(knee), Beachy-back. So he said once those guys are healthy and able to run again they should be able to last longer innings and that will obviously save our bullpen a lot.

Wren also said that on August 26th we had the 3rd best Record. Phillies, Red Sox, Braves and Yankees. He also said what do all those teams have in common. - Didnt make it out of the Division Series. Said he thinks that the Braves were a 95 win team last year even though they only wont 89. Mentioned how the Giants kept the exact same roster from the year before when they won the WS and how they didnt make it this year. He said in order to win, you have to keep changing things up. So look for the braves to make some small moves here and there.

*cough* Posey

 

[Sanjuro]

Pepelbon gets a lot of shot for brit a couched . He is a great closer...except on the Alcatel .

Fuck spell check on phone.

 

[CygnusXS]

Pepelbon gets a lot of shot for brit a couched . He is a great closer...except on the Alcatel .

That's what I've always said.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Pepelbon gets a lot of shot for brit a couched .

 

[PantherLotus]

I expect Miami to put in a good bid. You are trying to relaunch a franchise? Adding a guy like Pujols would get people in the seats... theoretically. This move to Miami is a long time overdue.

They've already put in their bid.

 

[Sharp]

Here's what I don't understand. How come when the Nats opened their new stadium we didn't spend shit on free agents? I mean shit, they were coming off a season where they actually won one more game than the Marlins did this year, from an equally shitty stadium... they could have done the same thing.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Here's what I don't understand. How come when the Nats opened their new stadium we didn't spend shit on free agents?

they were saving money for Jayson Werth.

 

[Talon]

Here's what I don't understand. How come when the Nats opened their new stadium we didn't spend shit on free agents?

Stan Casten thinks he has the Braves farm system.

 

[Sharp]

Stan Casten thinks he has the Braves farm system.

Stan Kasten hasn't worked here for over a year now, but yeah, he probably did.

 

[darkside31337]

Here's what I don't understand. How come when the Nats opened their new stadium we didn't spend shit on free agents? I mean shit, they were coming off a season where they actually won one more game than the Marlins did this year, from an equally shitty stadium... they could have done the same thing.

This is uh, totally normal?

The Marlins were pleading they were dead broke and needed hundreds of millions of dollars from the county to build a new stadium, and they swindled and deceived people to get it. They have one of the lowest attendance figures in the league and one of the lowest payrolls to match it.

All of a sudden they have money coming out of nowhere? If a new stadium generated this much revenue you'd think every team would be building a new stadium every 10 years or so.

This whole thing is pretty fishy.

 

[The Frankman]

This whole thing is pretty fishy.

So is your multi-fandom.

We get it, you hate the Marlins and the stupid owners that sign leases that kill the franchise. We've gone over this.

 

[PantherLotus]

1. They will almost-but-not-quite double their payroll.
2. Most of this is certainly marketing.
3. They really don't have a shot at Pujols.
4. I'd say Reyes and Beuhrle make the most sense, but HanRam is going to have to swallow his pride and move to 3B.
5. Oh god, you said something's fishy. I'm saying they're just trying to make a splash.

 

[Sanjuro]

I'm at the car you'd respbaes h Aw been the best! U look forward to the 2012 seaoan.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Phillies just signed Jorge Posada for 3 years/$33 million.

 

[Sanjuro]

Phillies just signed Jorge Posada for 3 years/$33 million.

Phillles just signesnloland pears for 60 bamilluion!?

 

[Sharp]

Sanjuro, I say this for your own good: stop posting until you learn to fucking spell.

 

[Sanjuro]

Sanjuro, I say this for your own good: stop posting until you learn to fucking spell.

Hah, fuck you sharp. It's boring in here. As a punishment, ill eat this McDouble that has been on my desk for three days unrefridgerated.

 

[Corran Horn]

I'm at the car you'd respbaes h Aw been the best! U look forward to the 2012 seaoan.