I did this in the Pirates forum, I figured I'd try to spark some discussion here as well.
I'll leave it open to vote for as many as you think will happen this year for the Miami Marlins.
Or I'll forget, and make it the most likely.
The Marlins make the playoffs.
The Marlins finish in last place.
The Marlins finish in the top 5 in attendance.
Jose Reyes and Josh Johnson stay healthy for 162 games.
Giancarlo Stanton changes his name back to Mike.
Juan Carlos Oviedo records as major league save.
Hanley Ramirez throws a temper tantrum, and gets traded.
Chris Coghlan is NOT traded, and plays in 135 games for Miami.
I did this in the Pirates forum, I figured I'd try to spark some discussion here as well.
I'll leave it open to vote for as many as you think will happen this year for the Miami Marlins.
Or I'll forget, and make it the most likely.
Last edited by Witlon; 03-20-2012 at 06:00 PM.
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I don't know about the top 5 but thier attendance is likely to spike a lot due to the newness of the stadium and the hike in payroll. The others not too sure about.
Out of all the options, making the playoffs seemed the most likely. The NL East is tough but the Phillies and Braves are no locks to finish ahead of the Marlins.
I also went with make the playoffs. I think the extra wild card is perfect spot for them. Even if it's only for one game, I think they get in.
Remember, "make the playoffs" counts not just winning that 1 game playoff, but just making it to the 1 game playoff, since it's considered a 2nd wild card. I agree that they make it, but I think it's more because the NL East is looking increasingly weak than because they're a good team. I don't see the attendance spiking that much. If the Heat can't draw with LeBron and DWade, no way the Marlins can. Florida sports fans are the worst in the world. It's cuz they're all old and retired.
Changing my name to Kingdom of Giancarlo.
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Ted: Wait, I can get this. Mothers I'd like to sleep with and never call again.
Barney: Circle gets the square!
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