SB Nation User Blog: ROADSRUNNER88

Play the game right.

ROADSRUNNER88 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:11:12 -0000

I have been a baseball fan my entire life, and a Florida Marlins fan since their inception. I have witnessed various members of this team not hustling throughout the years but yesterday (Sunday, September 21, 2008 virsus the Phillies) was the worst.

I find it hard to accept under any circumstances (but especially considering the playoff possibilities this year) that two starters (Jacobs and Cantu) would not run out balls hit during yesterday's game.

Jacobs stood at the plate and watched his hard hit ball to first base misplayed by the first baseman to the extent that when the ball was recovered and thrown to the covering player at first base - Jacobs was barely in the picture!

Cantu hit a pop fly to third and did not run it out so the Phillies shortstop hollered DROP IT! When the ball hit the ground Cantu was fortunate it was misplayed or he would have been doubled up at first.

I know Fredi Gonzolez would never show up one of his players in public but this is totally unacceptable play and I fault the manager and coaching staff for allowing it to continue. As I said at the beginning of this rant, this is not the first (or second) time I have witnessed this behavior this season.

Both these players should be called into the manager's office and told why they are being sat down for todays game.

For you older fans out there- when Billy Martin was managing (and playing for that matter) how long do you think he would have stood for this? Remember how he handled Reggie Jackson's lacadasical play in the field?

Sorry for ranting, I feel better now (but not much better).

Stadium Design Meeting

ROADSRUNNER88 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:50:05 -0000

I recall a comment about a "stadium design meeting" that was to take place yesterday, June 24,2008. Did the meeting take place? Anyone have any info on this?

It may have been delayed due to the impending lawsuit scheduled for July 1st. I hope not, I am very interested in the proposed design. Any renderings would be appreciated.

Speaking of the lawsuit, what are the chances the ball park approval process will be delayed? Any lawyers out there?

Radio reception

ROADSRUNNER88 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:26:31 -0000

Has anyone else encountered a problem with the radio reception from station 790? It seems as the broadcast comes in loud and clear for the first few innings and then it is like some one "pulled the plug" as the volume goes way down and interference way up!

This has not been a problem in past years. I first noticed it during spring training this year and now I'm wondering if it has something to do with the new radio affiliate...