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members about the home run sculpture. Please ignore them."WhiteFanposts Sections News & RumorsAnalysisPodcastsProspects & DraftGame CoverageFull ArchiveMasthead Social Marlins Players on TwitterFish Stripes on InstagramMarlins Media Members Fish Stripes Best of 2018 Marlins StoriesScheduleRosterStatsCommunity Guidelines StubHub iami Marlins OpinionWhy the Marlins are moving “Homer” outsideNew http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-b.j.-upton-jersey ,4commentsThere’s been so much “faux outrage” from media members about the home run sculpture. Please ignore them.ByEly Sussman@RealElyOct 18, 2018,2:40pm EDTShareTweetShareShareWhy the Marlins are moving “Homer” outsideFish Stripes original videoI didn’t think this would require a full article post. We got the news out about the Marlins home run sculpture on Tuesday night, and Thursday morning, we released the tribute video:But this relocation, which was anticipated even before DerekJeter’s group was introduced a year ago, has blown up into a national catastrophe...at least that’s how influencers in baseball media twisted the narrative. Many talented writers that I greatly admire—including several on SB Nation’s MLB team—criticized the Fish. It was a maelstrom of “faux outrage” (h/t to our own Aram Leighton): people who sparingly attend or cover Marlins home games arguing that they are the victims in all this. Thinkpiece after thinkpiece after thinkpiece went for the cheap laughs, burying the lede or completely ignoring it.I understand why everybody wants to weigh in. Only four teams remain alive in the 2018 postseason and most of the others aren’t contributing much to the news cycle. We need content!However, I am seriously appalled that there’s been so much copy-and-pasting of the same lazy take about Jeter continuing his “anti-fun” crusade or stripping Marlins Park of all its personality.That’s wrong. This is new ownership addressing a specific fan concern while giving the middle finger to Jeffrey Loria. The Marlins are thoroughly erasing his fingerprints from the franchise, and it’s fucking great.The sculpture must remain in Miami-Dade county, which is probably for the best. Lots of us like it. I like it! The massive, interactive, vibrantly colored piece encapsulates the personality of the region.Unfortunately, “Homer” will always be associated with Loria, who introduced it to the world in 2012. The accomplished art dealer was already a villain at that point—breaking up the 2003 World Series champions with no remorse, pressuring the municipal government into funding the new ballpark, meddling in baseball operations, neglecting analytics and the international player market Larry Doby Jersey , etc. He did little to repair his image over his final years in charge, frustrating die-hards and repelling the fringe fans with the National League’s longest postseason drought.Replacing Homer’s original exhibit (just beyond the left-center field fence), the Marlins will open a new standing room-only section in a response to community requests. Fans wanted more low-cost options, particularly to accommodate younger ones looking for access without extravagance. It’s a decision serving both business and consumer interests.Jeter has been consistent with this What Would Loria Not Do agenda. In several cases, he may have gone too far, firing qualified advisors, coaches and behind-the-scenes employees simply to “bring in his own people.” For every team that tore all the way down to eventually reach the mountaintop (Astros, Cubs), history is rife with examples of those that failed with similar blueprints. The new-look Marlins haven’t accomplished anything (yet).To energize a dormant, fractured fanbase, the Marlins have basically turned into an attack ad against all things Loria. Without the talent to win games right now, or the revenue streams and assets to vault themselves into contention, it’s the smartest approach available to them. South Florida has already experienced baseball hell and yearns for any signs of something different.The only losers in this are the pundits, who continue to cling to outdated perceptions about the Marlins. They’ll actually have to begin paying attention to the franchise or risk losing their credibility. DENVER (AP) — Denver native Kyle Freeland wears the affection for his city on his right arm: Tattoos of the area code (303), the elevation (5,280) and a silhouette of the Rocky Mountains.With his left, there’s the ability to carry the Colorado Rockies to even greater heights.Since it’s the team he grew up rooting for, Freeland takes immense satisfaction in the Rockies’ recent run of success. The homegrown hurler hopes to deliver something else this season along the way to what would be a third straight postseason appearance: Colorado’s first NL West title. The left-hander will try to begin the season on the right foot as the opening day starter Thursday in Miami.“I take a ton of pride of being a part of this team Bob Feller Jersey , that is winning and that is trending up,” Freeland said . “I take pride in being from Colorado, being a product of the school system in Denver and everything that my life has been leading up to these past couple of years. It’s just pure pride. I love the state, love the city, and I can’t imagine growing up anywhere else.”Freeland is coming off a strong season in which he finished 17-7 with a 2.85 ERA. He wound up fourth in the NL Cy Young voting in part because of a 2.40 ERA at Coors Field, which was the lowest home mark in team history.So much for being rattled by the hitter friendly park. Then again, he went to high school in the area and became accustomed to pitching at altitude.“It’s kind of nice to shove it back in some people’s faces who doubt the pitching at Coors Field or pitching for the Rockies,” Freeland said. “We’re starting to show people it doesn’t matter if you’re high altitude or sea level, if you can pitch you can pitch.”As a kid, Freeland watched this team go through numerous valleys with an occasional peak (like 2007, when the Rockies made their only World Series appearance). That’s why last season was so special, with Colorado in the NL West chase all the way to the end, before the team lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tiebreaking game.Freeland got the call to start the postseason. He tossed 6 2/3 masterful innings on short rest in a 2-1, 13-inning win over the Chicago Cubs in the NL wild-card game. That was his final start of the season as the Rockies were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series. German Marquez, another bright spot in the rotation, made Colorado’s lone start at home.The season was another step in the right direction for the Rockies, who made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.“You start getting addicted to that feeling. You want more. You want to get deeper into the playoffs,” Freeland said .Given his heavy workload — a career-high 202 1/3 innings — he really didn’t start throwing until January. Other than that http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-b.j.-upton-jersey , he kept his offseason routine pretty much the same.“You can always improve,” said Freeland, who turns 26 on May 14. “Because if you’re not looking to improve yourself in this game at this level, that you’ve figured it out, you’re wrong and you’re going to get hit in the mouth pretty hard the following season.”Freeland was originally drafted in the 35th round out of Thomas Jefferson High School by Philadelphia. Instead of signing, he went to the University of Evansville, where he posted a 1.90 ERA his final season. He was taken by Colorado with the No. 8 overall pick in 2014.He made the squad in 2017 and went on to win 11 games during his rookie season. His most notable start that season was against the Chicago White Sox when he came within two outs of the first no-hitter by a Rockies pitcher at Coors before surrendering a crisp single to Melky Cabrera.Freeland was the model of consistency last season with 24 quality starts.“With Kyle, there’s always a desire to get better,” manager Bud Black said. “He’s talented and he has a good head on his shoulders.”As for having his name mentioned alongside the likes of New York’s Jacob deGrom, Washington’s Max Scherzer and Philly’s Aaron Nola — the trio who finished ahead of him in last year’s NL Cy Young vote — now that was humbling.“It shows you that you belong there and you can compete,” Freeland said. “I’m excited to see where it takes me.”About those tattoos along his right arm — simply his pride showing through.“I love pitching here, love having the support group I have from friends, family and the entire fan base,” Freeland said. “Being a hometown kid, this is great. It would be a little weird to be somewhere else.”