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salsadancer7
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...And you know, the Marlins did not invent this nor more than likely, not the only team doing this!!:rant::rant::mad::mad:


What we have long suspected hardened as truth Monday when leaked financial documents left little doubt that Loria has profited big from years of spending too little on the product he presents to fans.

Now we know why the club fought so hard to keep its finances a secret even as the city and county wanted full disclosure during negotiations for its new stadium. It's because what you see when the curtain is thrown open and the light pours in is an owner who could have spent much more on players and still made money.

What you see is a ball club that was crying poverty with pockets full.

The website Deadspin.com reported detailed ``consolidated balance sheets'' of five teams, including the Marlins, and it reveals that in 2008 and '09 the Marlins had a combined operating income of some $49 million, with a net operating income -- a true, bottom-line profit -- of $33.4 million those two years.

Is it any wonder Major League Baseball publicly admonished the Marlins before this season to increase its player payroll? Now we know why. If only they did it sooner.

Marlins president David Samson hopped on a conference call to do some damage control Monday. He can spin with the best of them, but he was overwhelmed by facts.

I thought it telling that his opening statement was to huff and puff against the unknown ``criminal'' who leaked the documents. (Always love teams hiding behind the private-company shield while accepting millions in public money to build a new stadium.)

Samson scrambled, reworking the company line to jibe with the leaked documents. He has spent years claiming the payroll was low because revenue was low -- blaming the club not being profitable. Now we know revenue was high enough to make a handsome profit. So he said Monday payrolls were low to help fund the new park.

Hmm. Apparently MLB didn't buy that and is telling the club to spend more.

You begin to think of the what-ifs entailed in ``what if the Marlins spent as much as they could have all this time rather than clipping coupons?''

One major answer is that Miguel Cabrera would not have been shipped to Detroit in a cost-cutting move before the 2008 season. The Marlins had the money to sign Cabrera long-term without ending in the fiscal red. The prized slugger should still be here. His .341 average, 31 homers and 101 RBI should be in the heart of this batting order right now, helping the Marlins make the playoffs.

Samson said, ``We could have had Cabrera and no ballpark.''


Hmm, again. The net profit in 2008 was some $37.8 million -- largely because they jettisoned Cabrera's salary. That was not money toward the new park. That was profit.

Another answer to what-if is the club could have spent enough last offseason to shore up the bullpen and give itself a realistic chance at the playoffs.

You know how much the Marlins received from revenue sharing alone in 2008-09? About $92 million. Low-revenue teams are supposed to spend that to better compete. The Marlins not doing that is what led to the public admonishment that forced the payroll increase from the second-lowest of 30 teams to what still is in the bottom five.

Read more: Now we have proof Florida Marlins' frugality was a poor excuse - Greg Cote - MiamiHerald.com
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I don't think he will f**k the Marlins as much as he will f**k OVER South Florida. As soon as the Marlins open that stadium, they will make the playoffs and make millions...they will sell that team and make multi-multi-multi millions and south Florida will lose OUT on those millions.

Pittsburgh has a beautiful new stadium, and that hasn't helped them out of their mess. A new stadium is no guarantee of anything. Ask the Mets.


Sandra
salsadancer7
Pittsburgh has a beautiful new stadium, and that hasn't helped them out of their mess. A new stadium is no guarantee of anything. Ask the Mets.


Sandra

The METS overpriced themselves while trying to c of onvince themselves and the city of New York that they had a World Series contender. The overpaid alot of players and they are paying for it.

The Pirates are different. But look at Milwaukee, they have done better since they
opened the new stadium....both in success on and off the field. I figure that IF the REDS can continue on the very competitive ways for the next couple of years, I see them going the same route the Brewers went. The Orioles use to fill that stadium....when they one. When you build it and win, they will come.
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The METS overpriced themselves while trying to c of onvince themselves and the city of New York that they had a World Series contender. The overpaid alot of players and they are paying for it.

The Mets situation is WAY more complicated than that. It cannot be neatly summed up in two sentences.

The Pirates are different. But look at Milwaukee, they have done better since they
opened the new stadium....both in success on and off the field. I figure that IF the REDS can continue on the very competitive ways for the next couple of years, I see them going the same route the Brewers went. The Orioles use to fill that stadium....when they one. When you build it and win, they will come.

You do have to win, that's for sure. I'm just saying a new stadium is not a guarantee of winning. You can give examples either way.


Sandra
salsadancer7
You do have to win, that's for sure. I'm just saying a new stadium is not a guarantee of winning. You can give examples either way.


Sandra

No, it does not guarantee winning, but it should guarentee more money to help improve the product on the field, which, if done right, will lead to winning. And now with this report, it clearly states that some of the low end markets ARE making money, but instead of the going into improving their product, it's improving owners bank accounts.
The Insider
No, it does not guarantee winning, but it should guarentee more money to help improve the product on the field, which, if done right, will lead to winning. And now with this report, it clearly states that some of the low end markets ARE making money, but instead of the going into improving their product, it's improving owners bank accounts.

Making money sure, but not a ton of money. Sorry but 35million is chump change in the grand scheme of things. Thats not even enough to cover say A-Rod in the height of his contract. If they bought a player like him now they have 0 profit. Not good business sense now is it?
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Making money sure, but not a ton of money. Sorry but 35million is chump change in the grand scheme of things. Thats not even enough to cover say A-Rod in the height of his contract. If they bought a player like him now they have 0 profit. Not good business sense now is it?

First of all, if you are saying A-Rod makes $35 million/year, that is far from the truth. Second of all, A-Rod is not the only player available to spend money on. With good management you can improve your team greatly with $35 million, but some owners choose not to.


Sandra
The Insider
First of all, if you are saying A-Rod makes $35 million/year, that is far from the truth. Second of all, A-Rod is not the only player available to spend money on. With good management you can improve your team greatly with $35 million, but some owners choose not to.


Sandra

Yes the Marlins choose not to spend ALL there money. They are in this business to make money.

35million could get you maybe 2 stars maybe three. But then you are broke. No more profit. What happens next year if ticket sales are down? Now your even deeper in the hole.

The marlins were according to ESPN, #25 in player salaries in 2009. But they came in second place in the NL East. Ahead of the Braves (15th in salary) The Mets (5th in Salary) and the Nationals (22nd in salary) Not to mention Better records then the Cubs (3rd in salary), etc.

So it seems to me even though they kept a little money they still did better then teams who spent more then them.

Sure they could spend another 15-20 million and get 2 more good players, and it may even make them win the NL East. But I cant really be that mad at them for taking there profit this year. Who knows maybe they are building a war chest to buy another world series?
The Insider
Well of course, you have to make good baseball decisions. That is where the Marlins have failed.

They could own that roster you just posted and still keep the 30million by getting rid of people who are not as good as the new comers.
salsadancer7
Sure they could spend another 15-20 million and get 2 more good players, and it may even make them win the NL East. But I cant really be that mad at them for taking there profit this year. Who knows maybe they are building a war chest to buy another world series?

BUT, if you tell your fans that they cannot spend on free agents because you are LOSING money, then hell ya, you have been lied to! It is one thing to say, 'look, we are spending the money in other areas....scouting, minor leagues, construction cost to the/a new stadium...." Fans with half a brain would accept that. But to blantantly state, 'hey, we cannot spend money on free agents because we are not making money and account afford it.....'..that is BS and a flat out lie. Checkout what Sampson, President of Operations for the Marlins stated yesterday on the Dan LeBetard show:

The Flagship Station for South Florida Sports

On the section that states "790 the Ticket on demand", the first audio is of Sampson. LeBatard was hitting him hard with questions....I was VERY shocked that he did not throw softball questions, especially since 790 the Ticket is the broadcast station for Marlin games.
salsadancer7
Well of course, you have to make good baseball decisions. That is where the Marlins have failed.

They could own that roster you just posted and still keep the 30million by getting rid of people who are not as good as the new comers.

The have failed in adding payroll. But as a team performing, you cannot say that. They have been pretty competitive in a very tough division that has spent alot more money than they have.
The Insider
BUT, if you tell your fans that they cannot spend on free agents because you are LOSING money, then hell ya, you have been lied to! It is one thing to say, 'look, we are spending the money in other areas....scouting, minor leagues, construction cost to the/a new stadium...." Fans with half a brain would accept that. But to blantantly state, 'hey, we cannot spend money on free agents because we are not making money and account afford it.....'..that is BS and a flat out lie. Checkout what Sampson, President of Operations for the Marlins stated yesterday on the Dan LeBetard show:

The Flagship Station for South Florida Sports

On the section that states "790 the Ticket on demand", the first audio is of Sampson. LeBatard was hitting him hard with questions....I was VERY shocked that he did not throw softball questions, especially since 790 the Ticket is the broadcast station for Marlin games.

Do you know if that 35million they just made is going to pay for the stadium or not?
The Insider
The have failed in adding payroll. But as a team performing, you cannot say that. They have been pretty competitive in a very tough division that has spent alot more money than they have.

They have remained competitive and saved some money. That sounds like a good thing for the team no?
salsadancer7
Do you know if that 35million they just made is going to pay for the stadium or not?

They stated that they were saving for stadium cost AFTER THE FACT. IF they had stated that from day one, there isn't a single Marlins fan that would not have sided with them. IF you get a chance, LISTEN to the at interview from the link I posted from 790 The Ticket's interview with team president Sampson.

You will hear more back peddling and "rope-adoping" than Ali vs. Frazer.:rolleyes:
salsadancer7
They have remained competitive and saved some money. That sounds like a good thing for the team no?

It's a great thing...when you do not lie to the fanbase! It is one thing to say, 'we did not make the profits we hoped/expected.....' blah, blah, blah.....

...it's another to say, 'we are losing money and therefore we have to trade one of the best young hitters in all of baseball in Miguel Cabrera....'

..*cough* bullsh!7 *cough* :rant::rolleyes:
Scott Greczkowski
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Detroit Rock City - KISS
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We Built This City - Jefferson Starship
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Built For Comfort - Omar & the Howlers
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On a Bicycle Built for Two [originally "Daisy Bell"] - Nat King Cole
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The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert
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Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
harshness
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
MikeD-C05
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
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I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes.
That is your right.

I couldn't buy hiding behind the dirty-feet argument.
dfergie
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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harshness
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
harshness
In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.
Bobby
Regular$5.899​
Premium$6.299​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
dishstaller
Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7
dfergie
$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...
harshness
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.
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DIRECTV Stream/Internet added Ch 4105 SportsGrid
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Now live:
4101 Yahoo! Sports Network
4121 DP World Tour
4195 F1 Channel
4196 MotoGP Channel
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Now live:
4275 Law & Crime
4364 Military Makeover Channel
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Game Show Central is now live on channel 4342
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Now live:
4101 Yahoo! Sports Network
4121 DP World Tour
4195 F1 Channel
4196 MotoGP Channel
It only took them 41 days to announce it
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Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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View: https://youtu.be/9j3vxhzM8MY?is=Rs1cY1FQAiRWi87i


Come September (1961)
Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Last: The Social Reckoning. Spoiler alert, they make Zuck look like a...
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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
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National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
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Additional tabs provide:​
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
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Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8​

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.
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The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.
West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers


Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.
dtv757
Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
Hopefully comes to sat soon!!
dtv757
Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick
K
It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)
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WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now live in the satellite guide:
663-2 PISTONS
675 THUNDER
693 CLIPPERS
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
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CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
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CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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CFB, Indiana at Michigan, Saturday 10-24, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, BYU at UCF, Saturday 10-24, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.