The Jumbo Shrimp held a big press conference this afternoon to announce a number of big ticket items as we quickly approach Opening Day on May 4. While we weren't there to witness it ourselves - maybe next year, eh? - we are more than happy to help spread the news to the fanbase. First... Continue Reading →
The Jumbo Shrimp have a Roster! (Sort of)
While perusing the Jumbo Shrimp website this afternoon, I noted that they have finally posted a roster of players assigned to the club for the upcoming season. While I am 100% certain that this isn't the final roster - it only has two Outfielders, for example - it's good to see some of the names... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp bringing Vice to Jax in 2021…and it looks awesome.
Every Minor League team tries out new designs or new themes a couple of times a year. That's just what we have all come to expect from MiLB teams. They are usually funny or quirky or hyper-local so that folks will buy up the gear on sale in the team shop. Now that the Jumbo... Continue Reading →
Marlins Park is now…loanDepot park. Ok. Sure.
For everyone planning to head down I-95 this spring or summer to catch a Marlins game and check out your favorite Jumbo Shrimp player who got promoted, you now have a new name to put into Google Maps before you go: loanDepot park. (Yes, with a small "L"). Marlins Park is no more after news... Continue Reading →
Forbes Releases 2021 MLB Team Valuation List. Where is Your Favorite Team?
Forbes is out with the 2021 version of its Major League Baseball Team Valuations list. No prize given for guessing which team comes in at number one: The New York Yankees, of course, valued at $5.25 Billion. The Dodgers, Cubs, Red Sox, and Giants - all worth north of $3 billion each - round out... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp 2021 Coaching Staff Announced
The Jumbo Shrimp announced their coach staff for the 2021 season this afternoon: Al Pedrique - Manager Jeremy Powell - Pitching Coach Phil Plantier - Hitting Coach Danny Black - Defensive Coach Greg Harrel - Athletic trainer Jon Cioffi - Strength & conditioning coach The club looks to be in good hands for the 2021 season. Opening Night on May 4th... Continue Reading →
Jacksonville to be Marlins’ Alternate Training Site
While we wait for the start of the Triple-A season on May 4, the Marlins will be using Jacksonville's 121 Financial Ballpark as their Alternate Site once the MLB season starts on April 1. No idea whether fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the practices and intra-squad games, but I'm sure folks... Continue Reading →
Marlins’ 2021 Top 30 Prospects
Following on from my post earlier today about the bright days ahead for the Marlins and their farm system, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com have a full and complete look at the Marlins' Top 30 Prospects for 2021. Some very familiar names on the list like Sixto Sanchez, JJ Bleday, and Jazz Chisholm.... Continue Reading →
Marlins Farm System is in the Top 5
MLB Pipeline is out with their brand new rankings of the 30 MLB farm systems. And the Marlins, the parent club of our beloved Jumbo Shrimp, come in at number four overall. This isn’t much of a change from last season, but the future is looking bright for the Marlins. I have no doubt that... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know the Neighbors
With the restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the International League is now known as "Triple-A East." I know that the vacuous corporate suits at MLB did this to allow for a corporate sponsor of each minor league, but it is so, so bland and just feels wrong. Nevertheless, a complete preview of the... Continue Reading →
The Catch 