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One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success ha...
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success ha...
One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
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Rasmussen records first minor league shutout
GLENDALE — The following are updates on local baseball players at the minor league level. Rob Rasmussen (Pasadena Poly, 2007) Jupiter Hammerheads pitcher: For the first time in his young minor league career, Rasmussen threw a shutout on Thursday....Tags: New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Minor League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox
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Zaun calls an end to MLB playing days
GLENDALE — After suffering a shoulder injury that stemmed from a violent home-plate collision last season, Gregg Zaun found himself behind home plate for the first time Sunday during a spring training contest against the Oakland Athletics at the...Tags: Rogers Communications Inc., San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Brad Ausmus, Jim Leyland
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Camp has MLB flair
After a combined 16 seasons in Major League Baseball you'd think Glendon Rusch and Matt Whisenant would just want to just relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. However, the two still hit the diamond on a day-to-day basis. The only difference now is...Tags: Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Career and Workplace
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
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Rockies come back on Zambrano, Marlins to avoid sweep
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Nolasco passes Willis as Marlins all-time wins leader
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Quiet Austin Kearns lets bat speak loudly for Marlins
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Kerry's story
Many people outside of Chicago may be puzzled by the intensity of Cubs fans' love for Kerry Wood. In the wake of his retirement, I have heard much talk about his unrealized potential; his bursting onto the scene with his 20-strikeout performance as a...Tags: National League, Chicago Cubs, Kerry Wood, World Series
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So Long Woody
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Why worry? Stan Van Gundy enjoying life as baseball fan
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Sun SentinelGiancarlo Stanton cast new light on the term knockout blow with one mighty swing Monday night. Stanton's shot heard 'round Marlins Park not only KO'd the second-oldest starting pitcher in major league history, it broke the auxiliary scoreboard in left...Tags: New York Mets, Mark Buehrle, Jordan Pacheco, Jamie Moyer, Austin Kearns
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Phil Rogers' power rankings
1. Rangers (1): Not quite as secure at the top as they were a week ago, but they still are baseball's best team. Neftali Feliz's DL stint marks the first change to their opening-day roster. 2. Dodgers (2): With Matt Kemp sidelined, Scott Van Slyke has...
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