Tag Archives: Giancarlo Stanton

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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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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The God Particle to Miami Marlins fans

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jorge Costales

Gary Nelson’s question to Jeffrey Loria properly identified what truly binds [aka ¹God Particle] Miami Marlins fans, he asked: Your organization and you are, quite frankly, much despised among many in this community…. Can a deal like this wash that … Continue reading →

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Marlins fan pesadilla draws to an end

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Pesadilla is the Spanish word for nightmare and a feminine noun.  For Miami Marlins fans, pesadilla is a particularly accurate description for having our MLB team owned by a Manhattan bred arts dealer who made his bones running Expos out … 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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Dwyane Wade evolves into Rasheed Wallace

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jorge Costales

We knew that change was inevitable, but did Wade have to end up like Rasheed Wallace? To today’s equivalent of a young Wade, Giancarlo Stanton, we offer a cautionary tale. Like almost all Miami Heat fans since 2003, I quickly … Continue reading →

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Will The Miami Marlins Waste The Mike Stanton Years?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Jorge Costales

Will the Miami Marlins waste the Mike Stanton years? First let’s define the Stanton years. Under the current MLB CBA which expires this year, a player is eligible for free agency after 6 full years of service. One of the … Continue reading →

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