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 →
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 →
Why is this blog about the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp?
Well, the simple answer is why not? It's a great team, with a solid fan base and great ownership. The Jumbo Shrimp - located in the "Bold New City of the South" - are new to Triple-A Baseball this season, and need to have everyone pulling for them as they (and the rest of Minor... Continue Reading →
The Catch 