Game Today

by craig on Mar 1, 2006 7:36 AM EST in News and Rumors

Play Ball!

The Marlins start their exhibition season today against the University of Miami.

Starting on the hill for the Marlins will be Jason Vargas. His mound opponent will be UM junior Ricky Orta. The young Mr. Orta is 1-1 on the season with a 3.60 ERA and is holding opponents to a team-low .176 average.

If everyone remembers last year's game, this will be by no means a gimme. The Hurricanes are nationally ranked and are one of the premier college baseball programs in the country.

If you are fortunate enough to have a chance to go out to Roger Dean Stadium today, the game starts at 3:05 p.m.

Consider this a game open thread.

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Canes

Miami is down a bit this year (9-6 so far). If they finish in the top 5 in the ACC it will be something of an accomplishment. The Canes are young.

But, as Dontrelle Willis would tell you, this ain't no junior college, "this is the notorious University of Miami."

If you get to see any of the action, check out the Canes Jon Jay. He can flat out hit. Also, Jemile Weeks (true freshman) starts at second base; he's the brother of Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks.

"Cherish the time." -- R.A.M.

by mike42 on Mar 1, 2006 8:59 AM EST reply actions

I actually had a ticket...

...but then my class schedule changed and now I'll be in class during the game. Bleagh.

by Dr F on Mar 1, 2006 10:31 AM EST reply actions

Sucks!

Skip class. You're students will appreciate it.

Taking the fun out of it - for everyone.

by wiggins on Mar 1, 2006 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

Sickels

MinorLeagueBall has the Marlins Top 20 prospects posted. My favorite part is that, after the top 20, John notes 11 other guys who would likely be top 20 prospects in other organizations.

"Cherish the time." -- R.A.M.

by mike42 on Mar 1, 2006 12:20 PM EST reply actions

Anyone live blogging the game?

The UM station is carrying the game. 90.5 FM if you're in town or wvum.org if you're on one of the Internets.

"Cherish the time." -- R.A.M.

by mike42 on Mar 1, 2006 3:08 PM EST reply actions

Bad link?

It isn't getting me anywhere...

by Dr F on Mar 1, 2006 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

I assume the link should be

wvum.org

I can't listen to it at work.

by craig on Mar 1, 2006 5:48 PM EST up reply actions

Craig has it

Sorry - I'm not sure why I set up the link as .com.org...

"Cherish the time." -- R.A.M.

by mike42 on Mar 1, 2006 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

Reading material

I know that it's gone down hill over the years and that they now fill some of their pages with NASCAR, but this week's USA Today Sports Weekly has Dontrelle Willis on the cover (re the WBC) and an interview with Miguel Cabrera inside.