Category Archives: Miami Marlins & MLB

Marlins lead with their Chen

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Jorge Costales

Today’s home opener for the Miami Marlins vs the Detroit Tigers will have in attendance a trio of international players and one Tiger coach [Omar Vizquel] who can easily be considered the greatest MLB players their countries ever produced. The … Continue reading →

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Ichiro and how he gets to 3,000

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jorge Costales

Of the current 29 players with at least 3,000 hits in the history of MLB, the highest average hits per season belongs to Pete Rose at 177. If Ichiro reaches exactly 3,000 in 2016, his average hits per year would … Continue reading →

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Bacterial [fandom] vs viral [Loria] infections

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Jorge Costales

My MLB fandom bacteria are waging a valiant battle vs the viral infection which is Jeffrey Loria, it’s not a petri dish for the feint of heart. Typical fandom bacteria are unmarried [single-celled] creatures with a rubbery membrane surrounding the … Continue reading →

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Ichiro facts and Western legends

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Jorge Costales

A 1962 movie, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, was made by a trio of Hollywood legends, John Ford, John Wayne and James Stewart. The film is most often referenced because at its dramatic conclusion, came one of the greatest … Continue reading →

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The at bats Ichiro needs for 4,257

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Jorge Costales

Two major milestones are on the horizon for Ichiro Suzuki. An additional 134 hits would tie him with Pete Rose at 4,256 professional base hits. If he gets 22 hits beyond that, he would then reach the 3,000 hit threshold … Continue reading →

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Good teams don’t blow this many saves right?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Geez, can’t a fan’s gut instincts ever be right? Here are the thoughts of Marlins fans [OK me] after Heath Bell’s blown save on Tuesday: Good teams don’t lose games when they rally from 7 runs down. Good teams don’t … Continue reading →

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On pins and creedals

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Fans have a creed too.  Unlike the Church, ours is not spelled out or even welcoming.  Our creed is a winnowing process based on loyalty.  Doubting one’s team in between playoff games earns you a lifetime ban from this church. … Continue reading →

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Ozzie Guillen: The language made me do it

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jorge Costales

I don’t have a problem with Ozzie Guillen remaining as the manager of the Marlins. I don’t have to like the manager to be a Marlins fans.  But I can’t do the wink wink about the press conference apology. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Marlins fan spiritual defense kit

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Somewhere outside of Philadelphia on Monday, a goat’s life will come to an abrupt end because Heath Bell couldn’t keep his fastball down on Easter Sunday. Such are the realities of having a practicing Santero managing a MLB team. It’s … Continue reading →

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Ozzie Guillen: Marlins Manager admires our enemy

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Update on April 10: Rick Telander with the Chicago Sun-Times reveals that Guillen made very similar comments about Fidel Castro back in 2008. So anyone arguing that his comments don’t reflect his beliefs, would be relying on something other than … Continue reading →

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