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"This is no junior college. This is the notorious University of Miami.” -- Marlins starter Dontrelle Willis, after getting knocked around for six runs in 2 1/3 innings by the Canes.

Saturday, July 23, 2005

Marlins - Giants Open Thread

FishStripes is down, apparently, so I'm hanging out here tonight.

And this site may be the new Rally Marlin. The Fish are doing well since we came here (and since FishStripes went down).

Comment away. I'm sure we'll get the other site fixed.

posted by Mike @ Saturday, July 23, 2005  

78 Comments:

  • At 10:42 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    The honest explanation from the SBNation tech guy is that he "pulled a Sammy Sosa today and wrenched his back." It may take awhile to fix the server(s).

    You can't make this stuff up.

     

  • At 10:44 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I'm still watching. But I am mixing in some Braves and Yanks-Angels too.

     

  • At 10:45 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Did the Marlins just bat around in the 5th?

    I suppose they had to retire Pierre at some point.

     

  • At 10:46 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    This little expedition back to the world of Blogger is a nice reminder of how much I should appreciate the comments at FishStripes. I love the "reply to" and the relationship between comments.

     

  • At 10:47 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I love the Extra Innings. I have a chair set up in my living room that allows me to watch different games in different rooms at the same time. Picture in picture is one thing. This is better.

     

  • At 10:48 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Beckett (per the Marlins feed) has 7 Ks, which is the most he's had since the San Diego road trip.

     

  • At 10:52 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Atlanta just took a 2-1 lead in the 7th. I might go with that for now. The Angels look like they're going to blow out the Yankees tonight. Vlad already went yard and they're up 8-3.

     

  • At 10:54 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    did they just say that tonight's crowd is 43,017?

    They for sure said it's the second largest crowd in stadium history.

     

  • At 10:57 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    It's been a long time since we had a game like this. It looks like it will be tough to divvy up the Ichthyomancy points tonight.

     

  • At 10:59 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I love the hustling double - and that Tommy was talking about Delgado knowing as soon as he hit the ball that he could take advantage of Sanchez's arm.

     

  • At 11:01 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Wow. I didn't realize how horrific of an arm Sanchez has.

    It's nice to see the Marlins taking advantage of it - and hustling so much.

     

  • At 11:02 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Finally wised up and came over here

     

  • At 11:04 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Sorry! I didn't want to email everyone and bother them if they weren't following the game tonight.

    Man, these comments suck. I really miss the format on FishStripes. I do like that Fishfan has figured out way to fake comment titles.

     

  • At 11:05 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Beckett has 64 pitches and 7 Ks through 5 innings.

     

  • At 11:07 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Easley looks pretty good at short today. That's a tough position to have to play when you get dropped in there after BP. I wonder if he even took grounders at short in pre-game today.

     

  • At 11:08 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Not problem at all. I just couldn't believe it took me this long to think of it. Not too sharp I suppose.

     

  • At 11:10 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    In case you have the "other" feed, A.J.'s keeping the chart in the dugout tonight. Looks like we'll see him again tomorrow.

     

  • At 11:10 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Has anyone been to SBC park? It looks pretty nice.

     

  • At 11:11 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Clear out the bench.

    Conine in.
    Aguila loosening up.

    This could free up some guys to play tomorrow (i.e. if they can rest Delgado, LoDuca, etc) - guys who might have normally taken a day game after a night game off.

     

  • At 11:12 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I've been to SBC park once (in 2001 - right after Bonds hit his 500th, I saw him hit one against the Reds). It may be the nicest park I've ever been to.

    I'm hoping that Seamus has a review for the stadium after he goes to the game tomorrow.

    The views of the game and outside the ballpark are spectacular.

     

  • At 11:13 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Tomorrow will be A.J.'s second start since that poll.

    We can still pull up the old results, but I think most of us (me included) had him gone by now.

     

  • At 11:14 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cool. Maybe I'll get there one day

     

  • At 11:17 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Minervini found two people stupider than him outside the park tonight. I didn't think it was possible.

     

  • At 11:19 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Now, that was a fine supplement to the game

     

  • At 11:19 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oops, forgot to click the button

     

  • At 11:21 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I wish I had it on tape.

    Mini: "How much are these tickets?"
    Girl: "Well, people wanted $40 for them."
    Mini: "No - how much is it to stand right here?"
    Girl: "Oh, I don't know."
    Mini: "It's FREE."

    The guy was really funny too, but I think he was playing with Mini.

     

  • At 11:21 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    D'backs tied it up

     

  • At 11:24 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Mots's getting loose. We could get to see a ballgame here.

     

  • At 11:26 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Got to get it back to reasonable so Todd can get the save. Mota is just the guy to do it

     

  • At 11:27 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I miss Fish Stripes

     

  • At 11:28 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Too bad Seamus isn't at the game tonight. Jack might have been able to get him an AB.

     

  • At 11:29 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I miss FishStripes too, but the Marlins have been faring a lot better since we moved over here. Maybe there's something to that.

     

  • At 11:30 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Nothing would have thrilled me more than to write: Seamus Goes Yard!

     

  • At 11:33 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Like at the eye doctor... is this better or worse? The pop up comments were bothering me. This isn't much better (my opinion). I miss the other site.

     

  • At 11:35 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What Wiggins said

     

  • At 11:38 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    No way the 49ers can score two touchdowns this late in the game - even if the Dolphins do have Mota in.

     

  • At 11:39 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    No points for Beckett tonight? That was a pretty impressive return from the DL?

     

  • At 11:40 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Maybe I can make all of my statements end in question marks? I think I can do it?

    Ok - that's over.

     

  • At 11:40 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    The "get Todd the save" project has legs

     

  • At 11:42 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Jack clearly can't remember that Mota doesn't have it anymore (granted - tonight is a good night to get him some work).

    But given that Jack seems oblivious to Mota's suckitude, I wonder if Jack had to be reminded tonight that Aguila is still on the roster.

     

  • At 11:43 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Wiggins - 2003 is over. Mota isn't such hot stuff anymore.

     

  • At 11:43 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Very strong cases can be made for Lowell and Enc.

     

  • At 11:44 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    The points tonight are tough. The argument for Beckett (and I don't remember who had who tonight) is that he was efficient with his pitches, but that he still racked up the Ks.

     

  • At 11:45 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I think Lowell turned the corner. I wonder if this improves his trade value.

    Lowell has to earn a point tonight.

     

  • At 11:46 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I was letting Wiggins slide on the Gaylord Bobble-head comment. If nothing else, I knew there was no way that he could have forgotten that tonight was the big night. I'm half sure that he searched for a cheap flight to San Fran today.

     

  • At 11:48 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I'd like for them to keep Lowell - whether he's turned the corner lately or not.

    But with so many free agents and Pierre, Willis, and Beckett going to arbitration (potentially) this year, they may not feel they can afford everyone. I keep forgetting to link to Berardino's article, but he said earlier this week that the Marlins payroll could go up $20 - $25 million next year if they keep the team intact. Moving Lowell helps to reduce a big chunk of that.

     

  • At 11:50 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Beckett did have a RBI but then who doesn't

     

  • At 11:52 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    As an added bonus, fans in San Fran got to see a few innings of a major league ball game tonight. For the latter innings they've been treated to some PCL baseball. A doubleheader of sorts.

    At least they have a beautiful park.

     

  • At 11:53 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    I'm not sure what to make of Giambi. He sure seems to be back.

    I wonder if the benefits of the 'roids stay with you - even after you're off them. I know that Giambi went through those health issues last year, but I still wonder.

     

  • At 11:55 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Oakland - Texas: this has been a great series this weekend. The A's won today. 9 runs scored in the game. Six homers.

     

  • At 11:56 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Ballgame. Messenger records the last out with a grounder. Score it 6-3 (Easley - Conine).

    Everything in the 9th went just as Jack drew it up earlier.

     

  • At 11:56 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Got it, jerk.

     

  • At 11:57 PM, July 23, 2005, Blogger Mike said…

    Going to bed. I'm beat. Hopefully the site will be back up tomorrow. If not, I'll post an open thread here.

    Nice win. Thakns for hanging out here tonight.

     

  • At 11:58 PM, July 23, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Attendance

    43,017

     

  • At 12:00 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Have a good evening gents

     

  • At 12:03 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Fishfan,
    I think Mike was responding to Wiggins sarcasm comment just about yours. I could be wrong but that is the way I took it

     

  • At 12:05 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    "about" is now used for "above" in Modern English

     

  • At 12:37 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Nice find FishFan, I love it

     

  • At 12:46 AM, July 24, 2005, Blogger BULLSEYE said…

    Your blog rocks!!!

     

  • At 12:49 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mike - a suggestion

    If for some reason FishStripes is down tomorrow so no one can make picks you might consider waving the three player limit for tonight's game and award points to those who contributed.

    Just a thought, do with it what you will

     

  • At 1:13 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins,

    I think rather good is pretty well known but that was the first time I have seen/heard that particular selection and it fits so nicely with one blog we are familiar with.

     

  • At 1:19 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I am so glad I am not the only one

     

  • At 1:29 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    It would probably help the newer ones to have a if we're down go here message

     

  • At 1:43 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins,

    I'm sure Mike will be so proud of us for making all the suggestions. Cause suggestions from drunk idiots are the best

     

  • At 1:44 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Joe

     

  • At 1:46 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Now I am in tears, tears of joy, that was the first time I have been called jerk.

    You like me, you really like me.

     

  • At 1:55 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins - I'm confused do you want me to tell you the word misanthrope or agree that you have been labeled one.

    Yep, I'm slow on the uptake

     

  • At 1:57 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Joe - I don't folllow Pro football, sorry.

     

  • At 1:59 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins - you ain't the only one, I believe my membership card is around here somewhere

     

  • At 2:05 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Yes, I am one of the Rice people but all are welcomed to FishStripes and when the CWS comes around we will choose up sides and cheer for our respective teams

     

  • At 2:09 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Sorry I was away for a moment.

    Yes, I am one the Rice people at the site but all are welcome and when the CWS rolls around we will choose up sides and root for our respective teams.

     

  • At 2:11 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I do not know what is going on with the comments

     

  • At 2:14 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins - we have got meet sometime.

     

  • At 2:20 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wiggins - Actually I am in Texas

     

  • At 2:22 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Re: Other news

    Sounds good to me. I think we can win the team we have right now

     

  • At 2:25 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    "Craig - do you get to the east coast ever?"

    Every chance I get, unfortunately it has been awhile but I am not opposed to traveling and would welcome the trip

     

  • At 2:36 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Once FishStripes starts working again I will have your email.

    I would love to work something out where we can include Mike and Carolina, though bringing in Carolina, someone who out IQs all of us put together, may bore her to death. But if they can't work it out it shouldn't deter the trip

     

  • At 2:38 AM, July 24, 2005, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    'Nite Gents

     

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