SB Nation User Blog: jrsyeagle

I need Help!

jrsyeagle — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:33:44 -0000

My 4 year old Dell Inspiron 9400 crashed last week and I need to replace it. My budget for the computer is up to $850, but the cheaper the better. I want something with at least 250GB Hard Drive, 14" screen minumum, and Intel processor, WiFi capability build in. The OS doesn't matter though I'd prefer XP. I am open to a Mac if it is at the right price. If it has bluetooth capability that is a plus, but I know the chips can be bought for $30 so am not too worried.

I have focused my search on Macs, HPs, and Lenovo IdeaPads). I also can't find many reviews for the IdeaPad's so am not sure how they are in terms of functionality and service.

Any help, suggestions, or tips would be great. I have no clue what speed processor, Ram, screen, graphics are good these days, but just use the computer for basic home work with Office, some minor photoshop, and web surfing.

Thanks!

Marlins Send Jorge Julio packing (again?)

jrsyeagle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:58:37 -0000

Call it a parting gift? Or a thank you for all those stellar outings he had as a Marlin? Or revenge?

After last night's very Jorge Julio-esque performance by none other than Jorge Julio, and not the collective Marlins bullpen for a change, Jorge Julio was released by the Milwaukee Brewers. Sad story... NOT!

Here's the link to the story... They called up their Brian Sanches to replace him it appears.. I wish him luck, except in this series.

A notable day in Marlins history...

jrsyeagle — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:14:26 -0000

Courtesy of MLBTradeRumors.com, this gem, reminding us all that it is never too early in the season to start a firesale:

On this date 11 years ago, the Marlins traded Gary Sheffield, Bobby Bonilla, Charles Johnson and two others to the Dodgers for Mike Piazza and Todd Zeile. Piazza's tenure with the Marlins would last five games in which he was 5-18 with a triple and 5 RBI. Seven days later he was traded to the Mets for Preston Wilson and two minor league pitchers that would combine for 5 career appearances.

CJ isn't 2nd on my list of favorite Marlins (Mike Lowell #1, Conine #3, Pudge #4, Chuck Carr #5... and the list goes on). Also, Piazza should go into the HOF as a Marlin, just as a slap in the face to the Mets... hey, it's an annual, last game of the year tradition anyway...

What is the acceptable age to still wear a glove to a game?

jrsyeagle — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:16:45 -0000

So, as many of you know, Chris Coghlan hit his first carrier homerun yesterday, which also accounted for his first 2 RBIs of his Major League carreer. Happiness was inspired by the Coghlan family and Marlins fans alike.

As a 23 year who attends more baseball games than I can afford, I could not help but notice the gentleman that caught the ball seemed noticably older than me. I played baseball for several years, have worked at stadiums, and am generally a fan of the game. Most importantly for this conversation, I do not bring a glove into the stadium.

As the game went on, sadly, the happiness dissapated like too many games this year, Jeremy Hermida continued to be terrible at life, and Nolasco continued to look, as Tommy would say, "uncomfortable on the mound."

I was in much less of a positive mood as Craig Minervini interviewed the friend of the fan who caught Chris' HR ball. Again, I was struck by his age, but this time more so by the fact that "ballhawking" is a past-time, and almost a job to him.

This interview was followed by Craig interview the "Happy Youngster" himself, who touted his "ball-hawking" abilities, and had very reasonable demands for trading over the ball. No foul there, however, his apparent age pushed my disappointment to anger when I found out how often he does such things.

So, I checked out his websites here and here. Much to my dismay, this fan brings multiple outfits to games, shows up before batting practice, is 29, married, and has 2 kids. His family shows up at the regular game time to meet up with him, though he does not let this interfere with his "ball-hawking" duties. He claims to give away meaningless balls, but has pictures on the blog, in empty stadiums after games with his pockets over-filled.

I do not understand how a grown man, with a wife and family, that is a police officer, a) does this but more imperatively, b) still brings a glove to a game.

So, fellow fishstripers (obviously I'm still stewing about the loss), I ask you... how old is "too old" to still bring a baseball glove to games? Do you thing the "happy youngster," who is not too young, is sane?

You know where I stand...

Marlins New Stadium - Least likely names

jrsyeagle — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:16:41 -0000

It's another one of those days at the office. After getting the most reads I think I ever have on my list of possible team names, I decided to dabble in the top 5 least likely sponsors. It isn't as in depth or valuable in terms of information, but you might get a kick out of it. I also gave a shot out to us here and some other fun links...enjoy! or don't...

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Marlins New Stadium Names

jrsyeagle — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:49:25 -0000

Since I was too lazy to google the Marlins today and see what others wrote about them, and Craig was too busy to spoon feed me, I wrote an article over on Bleacher Report with some naming write/sponsor ideas for the new stadium in light of Land Shark Stadium. It's not exactly informative, but I ran over some of the top possibilities in my mind... Take a look if you want, if not.. well... at least you read this...

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RIP Nick Adenhart

jrsyeagle — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:38:52 -0000

Absolutely terrible news out of California this morning. Nick Adenhart, the Angels #3 pitcher, was killed by a motorist than ran a red light just hours after pitching last night. I actually watched some of this game, and remember when the Marlins tried to structure a Cabrera trade around him. Adenhart passed away after surgery at only 22 years old, my age. This is just tragic and awful news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and teammates.