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The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens, Florida. Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world This article is about the city in Miami-Dade County Florida. For the census-designated place in Broward County Florida, please see Miami Gardens Broward The Marlins belong to the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball They have played in Dolphin Stadium from 1993 to the present. Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football
The club joined the National League as an expansion franchise in 1993. The Marlins are notable for winning the World Series twice (1997, 2003) during the only two times they've made it to the postseason. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years The 2003 World Series marked the 99th baseball World Series event They won despite never winning first place in their division, advancing to the playoffs both times as the National League Wild Card winner. The term wild card refers broadly to a Tournament or Playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play
Despite success in the postseason, the Marlins suffer from low attendance and arguably negligent ownership. The attendance problems have been blamed on the venue. Marlins ownership pushed for a new park, threatening to move if no agreement was reached. After a decade of hard work and failed attempts for a stadium deal, the push paid off when Miami-Dade commissioners, City of Miami commissioners, and the team agreed to a plan to help the Marlins build their $525 million stadium on the site of the legendary Miami Orange Bowl. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. As part of the deal, the Marlins in the future will be known as the "Miami Marlins".
The "Marlins" name originates from the fish species. Marlin, Istiophoridae, is a member of a larger grouping of marine Fishes known as "billfish" of which several are popular in Big-game fishing The team is casually nicknamed "The Fish". Baseball nicknames have become an integral part of the sport's culture "In no sport are nicknames more pervasive than baseball
Franchise history
1990 - 1996: Early Years
On March 7, 1990, H. Wayne Huizenga, CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, announced he had purchased 15 percent of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and 50 percent of the Dolphins' home, Joe Robbie Stadium, for an estimated $30 million. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Harry Wayne Huizenga (born December 29, 1937 in Evergreen Park Illinois) is the owner of 50% of the National Football League 's Miami Dolphins Blockbuster Inc ( is the largest chain of DVD and Video game rental stores in the world The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Huizenga stated his intention to aggressively pursue an expansion franchise. MLB had announced a few months earlier that it intended to add two new teams to the National League. It was a foregone conclusion that one of them would be placed in Florida; the only question was whether Huizenga would beat out competing groups from Orlando and Tampa Bay. Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. The Tampa Bay Area, or Tampa Bay, after the body of water it surrounds is the second most populated metropolitan region in the state of Florida, the On June 10, 1991, the National League awarded a Miami-based franchise to Huizenga for a $95 million expansion fee. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP
Huizenga immediately announced plans to convert Joe Robbie Stadium (later Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins Stadium and now Dolphin Stadium) from a football-only stadium into a multipurpose stadium. The renovation cost only $100 million, largely because Dolphins founder Joe Robbie had anticipated that baseball would eventually come to South Florida and built the stadium with a wider field than is normally the case for the NFL. Joseph "Joe" Robbie (b July 7, 1916 in Sisseton South Dakota &ndash January 7, 1990) was an American Lawyer Purists feared the result would be similar to Exhibition Stadium in Toronto; when the Toronto Blue Jays played there from 1976 to 1989 they were burdened with seats more than 800 feet from the plate. Canadian National Exhibition Stadium (commonly known as Exhibition Stadium, CNE Stadium or The Ex) was a Multi-purpose stadium that formerly Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, However, Huizenga decided to cut down capacity from 67,000 to just over 43,500, in order to create a more intimate atmosphere. Aside from this, many of the upper deck outfield seats would have been too far from the field. The stadium's baseball capacity has been reduced even further in recent years, and it now seats just over 36,500. Huizenga eventually bought the Dolphins, and the stadium, in 1994.
Huizenga also sought, and received, a waiver from ESPN and MLB allowing him to play games on Sunday nights. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The Marlins schedule nearly all of their games during the summer months (late May to mid-September) at night due to South Florida's hot and humid summers. The Texas Rangers already had a similar waiver; until the Marlins' inception, the Rangers played in the hottest stadium in the majors. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft
In November of 1991, the Marlins hired Fredi Gonzalez as the Marlins first Minor League manager. Fredi Jesus González (born January 28 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the current manager of the Florida Marlins in Major
Marlins selected catcher Charles Johnson of the University of Miami with their first-ever first round draft pick in the amateur draft of June 1992. Charles Johnson, Charlie Johnson and Charley Johnson is a name shared by the following individuals Public officials Charles Johnson Later that year Marlins President Carl Barger collapsed during an owners meeting at the baseball winter meetings in Louisville, Kentucky, and died a few hours later in Humana University Hospital. Carl F Barger (born in Lewistown Pennsylvania, August 18, 1930 - December 9, 1992) was a high-powered Pittsburgh attorney The Marlins later retired the number 5 in honor of Barger's favorite player, Joe Dimaggio. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe
The Marlins' first manager was Rene Lachemann, a former catcher who had previously managed the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers, and who at the time of his hiring was a third base coach for the Oakland Athletics. In Baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally the field manager) this individual controls matters Rene George Lachemann (born May 4, 1945, in Los Angeles California) is a former coach, Catcher and manager in American Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in Cricket. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The team drafted its initial lineup of players in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft. The 1992 MLB Expansion Draft was held November 17, 1992. This Expansion draft was conducted by Major League Baseball to stock the major league The Marlins defeat the Houston Astros 12-8 in their inaugural Spring Training game. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Jeff Conine hit Florida's first homer before a crowd of 6,696 at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex. The Marlins won their first game on April 5, 1993, against the Dodgers. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Jeff Conine went 4-4 in this game, making him an immediate crowd favorite, and by the end of his tenure with Florida, he would earn the nickname "Mr. Jeffrey Guy Conine (ˈkoʊˌnaɪn born June 27, 1966 in Tacoma Washington) is a retired Major League Baseball First baseman / Marlin. " Gary Sheffield and Bryan Harvey represented the Marlins as the club's first All-Star Game selections, and Sheffield homered in the Marlins first All-Star Game at-bat. Bryan Stanley Harvey (born June 2, 1963 in Soddy-Daisy Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who played from The team finished the year five games ahead of the last-place New York Mets and with an attendance of 3,064,847. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. In that season, the Marlins traded their young set-up reliever Trevor Hoffman and two minor-league prospects to the San Diego Padres for third baseman Gary Sheffield. Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder While Sheffield helped Florida immediately and became an all-star, Hoffman eventually emerged as the best closer in the National League. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball After the 1993 season, Donald A. Smiley was named the second President in club history. The Marlins finished last (51-64) in their division in the strike shortened season of 1994 and fourth (67-76) in 1995. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Lachemann was replaced as manager midway through the 1996 season by director of player development, John Boles. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP John Boles Jr (born August 19 1948, in Chicago Illinois) is a former manager in Major League Baseball.
Notwithstanding problems in the dugout and on the field, the Marlins had some bright spots on the mound and behind the plate in 1996. The team's 3. 95 ERA ranked third in the NL, thanks in large part to newcomer Kevin Brown, who finished the season with a 17-11 win-loss record and an impressive 1. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Kevin Brown may refer to Kevin Brown (Runningback (b 1970 for the Miami Hurricanes Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens Kevin Brown (right-handed 89 ERA. On May 11, Al Leiter pitched the first no-hitter in Marlins history. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Alois Terry "Al" Leiter (ˈlaɪtɚ born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a retired Major League Baseball In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting Catcher Charles Johnson led the league with a . Charles Edward Johnson Jr (born July 20, 1971 in Fort Pierce Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. 995 fielding percentage, threw out a league-high 48 percent of base runners, and collected his second straight Gold Glove Award for fielding excellence. In Baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to After a slow start, the Marlins finished the year with an 80-82 win-loss record to place third in their division. Boles returned to his previous position as director of player development, and former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland was hired to lead the club in 1997. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández,
1997: 1st World Series title
In addition to hiring Leyland as manager, Huizenga kept his checkbook open that offseason, signing third baseman Bobby Bonilla, outfielder Moisés Alou, and pitcher Alex Fernandez to lucrative free-agent contracts, raising expectations to levels far beyond what they had ever been in franchise history. Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla (boʊˈniːjə born February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia Alexander Fernandez (born August 13, 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a Cuban American former right-handed Pitcher
The Marlins' franchise got its second no-hitter from ace Kevin Brown on June 10. Kevin Brown may refer to Kevin Brown (Runningback (b 1970 for the Miami Hurricanes Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens Kevin Brown (right-handed Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Brown nearly had the perfect game, but he hit the Giants' Marvin Benard with a pitch in the 8th inning. Marvin Larry Benard (born January 20, 1970 in Bluefields, Nicaragua) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, batting With Brown, Leiter and Fernandez heading the rotation, and Robb Nen closing out games, the Marlins' staff was almost systematic during their regular season run. Robert Allen Nen (born November 28 1969 in San Pedro California) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball In 1997, the Florida Marlins, led by new manager Jim Leyland, finished nine games back of the Division Champion Atlanta Braves. But despite this shortcoming, they earned the wild card. RF Gary Sheffield followed his 40 HR 120 RBI season with a . Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder 250 average, but 6. 5 million dollars richer. Veteran additions such as LF Moisés Alou, 3B Bobby Bonilla, and trade-deadline additions Darren "Dutch" Daulton and Jim Eisenreich added experience and clutch hits. Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla (boʊˈniːjə born February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major Darren Arthur Daulton (born January 3, 1962 in Arkansas City Kansas) nicknamed Dutch, is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball Talented young stars and starters Luis Castillo (2B) and Edgar Rentería (SS) were one of the best double play combos in the League. Luis Antonio Castillo (born September 12 1975 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball (MLB Second baseman Edgar Enrique Rentería (pronounced as ˌɾenteˈɾia (born August 7 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball Castillo did not perform to expectations offensively, and was replaced by Craig Counsell before the playoffs began. Craig John Counsell (born August 21, 1970 in South Bend Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Infielder who plays for the They swept the San Francisco Giants 3-0 in the National League Division Series, and then went on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in the National League Championship Series, where the Marlins overcame the loss of Alex Fernandez to a torn rotator cuff, and Kevin Brown's missing two scheduled starts due to a virus. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1997 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended The National League Championship Series pitted the Florida Marlins against the Atlanta Braves. His place was taken in Game 5 by rookie pitcher Liván Hernández, who had earned a spot in the rotation in the second half of the season, but was not in the rotation during the postseason until circumstances made it necessary. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba) ( ɛrˈnandɛs is a Starting pitcher in Major Hernandez would proceed to strike out 15 Braves and outduel multiple Cy Young award-winner Greg Maddux to a 2-1 victory and a 3-2 series lead. Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brown would return to the mound for Game 6, pitching a complete game victory to secure the Marlins their first-ever National League pennant. The underdog Marlins went on to face the Cleveland Indians in the 1997 World Series, and won in seven games. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years In Game 7, Craig Counsell's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth of tied the game at 2, then, with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 11th, Edgar Rentería's soft liner glanced off the glove of Cleveland pitcher Charles Nagy and into center field to score Counsell and give the Marlins the win.
1998-2002: Fire sale, New ownership and Front office
Following the World Series victory, Huizenga dismantled the team, claiming massive financial losses despite winning the World Series. He traded most of the club's best players in one of the biggest fire sales in sports history. In Professional sports, a fire sale occurs when a team trades many of its veteran players especially expensive star players to other teams for less expensive and The first deal came days after the World Series, when outfieldler Moisés Alou was traded to the Houston Astros for pitchers Oscar Hernandez, Manuel Barrios, and Mark Johnson. Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Manuel Antonio Barrios (born September 21, 1974, in Cabecera Panama) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher for the The Marlins then traded Kevin Brown to the San Diego Padres. Kevin Brown may refer to Kevin Brown (Runningback (b 1970 for the Miami Hurricanes Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens Kevin Brown (right-handed The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 In May of 1998 season they dealt Bobby Bonilla, Gary Sheffield, Charles Johnson, Jim Eisenreich, and Manuel Barrios to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Mike Piazza and Todd Zeile, both of who would be gone via trades by midseason. Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla (boʊˈniːjə born February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder Charles Johnson, Charlie Johnson and Charley Johnson is a name shared by the following individuals Public officials Charles Johnson James Michael Eisenreich (ˈaɪ̪zɨnˌɹaɪ̪k born April 18, 1959 in St Manuel Antonio Barrios (born September 21, 1974, in Cabecera Panama) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher for the The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Todd Edward Zeile (born September 9, 1965 in Van Nuys California) is a former Third baseman and First baseman in Major League This ended the dismantling of the 1997 World Series champs. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. On the flip side, these trades brought promising youngsters Derrek Lee and A.J. Burnett. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6 1975 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Predictably, this outraged fans, with some comparing it to Huizenga's Blockbuster Video selling used tapes at bargain rates. Blockbuster Inc ( is the largest chain of DVD and Video game rental stores in the world
The Marlins' 1998 slumped to 54-108, the worst record in the major leagues that year—still the most in franchise history. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr They are the only team to lose 100 games a year after winning the World Series. Leyland, disgusted by the team's fire sale, resigned as manager in October 1998, and was replaced by John Boles. John Boles Jr (born August 19 1948, in Chicago Illinois) is a former manager in Major League Baseball. Moreover, Huizenga soon sold the club to John Henry, a commodities trader from Boca Raton, during the off-season. Early life Henry's parents were farmers and he split his time growing up between Illinois and Arkansas. Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 The Marlins had the second overall pick in the 1999 draft and drafted Josh Beckett from the state of Texas. Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The Marlins finished the 1999 season with the worst record in baseball at 64-98, and traded World Series MVP Liván Hernández to the San Francisco Giants. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba) ( ɛrˈnandɛs is a Starting pitcher in Major The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Marlins also drafted P Johan Santana from Houston in the Rule 5 Draft but traded him to Minnesota in a prearranged deal for P Jared Camp. For the Dominican -born Major League Baseball player born Johan Santana see Ervin Santana. The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers
A month prior to the regular season, the Marlins hired David Dombrowski as the third President in club history, making him both President and General Manager. David Dombrowski (born July 27, 1956) is the current president CEO and general manager of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball General Manager or GM for short is a descriptive term for certain executives in a Business operation After posting the worst record in baseball for the 1999 season, the Marlins had the first overall pick in the 2000 first-year player draft and selected first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, a 16-year-old native of Bonita, California. Adrian Gonzalez (born May 8, 1982 in San Diego California) is a Mexican-American Major League Baseball First baseman Bonita is an unincorporated Community in southern San Diego County California, nestled between the cities of Chula Vista, National The Eastlake High School product agreed to terms with the Marlins that same day. The Marlins went on that season to finish 79-82 and third place in the NL East. This was thanks to the emergence of OF Preston Wilson who had 31 home runs and 121 RBIs. Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Derrek Lee and Luis Castillo broke out this year as well, as Castillo posted a . Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6 1975 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Luis Castillo may refer to Luis Castillo (American football, defensive end in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers Luis Castillo 334 batting average and Lee had 28 homers in his first full season. Antonio Alfonseca posted a then-club record 45 saves. Antonio Alfonseca (born April 16, 1972 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a Right-handed Pitcher, who last pitched
The club slowly worked its way back to respectability with a third place finish in 2000, driven by young stars such as A.J. Burnett, Brad Penny, Preston Wilson, Luis Castillo, and Mike Lowell. Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Bradley Wayne Penny (born May 24, 1978 in Blackwell Oklahoma) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Luis Antonio Castillo (born September 12 1975 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball (MLB Second baseman Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Burnett pitched the Marlins' third no-hitter on May 12 against the Padres, 2001. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: In a truly extraordinary performance, he walked nine batters and threw 129 pitches, 65 of which were strikes. Three weeks after the no-no, Manager John Boles was fired and Hall of Famer Tony Perez was named interim manager for the rest of the season. Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in The club finished 76-86 and in fourth place, thanks to Brad Penny's and A. J. Burnett's emergence.
The offseason following the 2001 regular season included an overhaul of the ownership and front office. Tony Perez resigned and returned to his previous role as the front-office Baseball Operations assistant. About a month later, David Dombrowski resigned as President and General Manager of the Florida Marlins and accepted the position as President of the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Entering the new year, Henry sold the Marlins to Montreal Expos owner Jeffrey Loria, clearing the way for him to buy the Boston Red Sox. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of A New York art dealer specializing in 20th century modern masters Jeffrey H The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The other owners approved the deal before Henry and Loria had even signed a contract. Once Loria was owner of the Marlins, he brought the entire Expos management and coaching staff to the Marlins. David Samson became team president, Larry Beinfest became General Manager and Jeff Torborg became manager. Larry Beinfest is the President of Baseball Operations of the Florida Marlins and former Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Florida Marlins Jeffrey Allen Torborg (born November 26, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a former Catcher and manager in Major
Prior to the 2002 season, the Marlins traded RHP Matt Clement and RHP Antonio Alfonseca to the Cubs for RHP Julian Tavarez, LHP Dontrelle Willis, RHP Jose Cueto and C Ryan Jorgensen. Matthew Paul Clement (born August 12, 1974 in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Antonio Alfonseca (born April 16, 1972 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a Right-handed Pitcher, who last pitched Julián Tavárez Carmen (born May 22, 1973 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher currently Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the 2002 would be highlighted by ups and downs as well as trades and legal problems. The club was distracted by new owner Jeffrey Loria becoming the co-defendant (along with Commissioner Bud Selig) in a RICO Act lawsuit filed by the former minority partners of the Montreal Expos, the team Loria previously owned. A New York art dealer specializing in 20th century modern masters Jeffrey H Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (commonly referred to as RICO Act or RICO) is a United States federal law that provides for extended Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The minority owners (many of whom were now minority partners of the Marlins) claimed that Loria and Selig deliberately defrauded the minority owners and devalued the team for personal gain. The case was sent to arbitration in 2004 and was settled for an undisclosed sum. The Marlins had their ups as Luis Castillo had a team record 35 game hitting streak and Kevin Millar had 25 game hit streak. Luis Castillo may refer to Luis Castillo (American football, defensive end in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers Luis Castillo Kevin Charles Millar (born September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional First baseman who plays for the Around the all-star break they made their second big trade sending OF Cliff Floyd to the Expos for RHP Carl Pavano, RHP Justin Wayne, INF Mike Mordecai, LHP Graeme Lloyd, RHP Don Levinski and INF Wilton Guerrero. Cornelius Clifford Floyd ( December 5, 1972 in Chicago Illinois) is a Designated hitter and Outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays Carl Anthony Pavano (born January 8, 1976 in New Britain Connecticut) is a Pitcher for the New York Yankees. Michael Howard Mordecai (born December 13, 1967 in Birmingham Alabama) is a right-handed hitting Infielder in Major League Baseball The same day, the Fish dealt RHP Ryan Dempster to the Cincinnati Reds for OF Juan Encarnacion and LHP Ryan Snare. Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977 in Sechelt British Columbia) is astarting Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in Major League The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Juan De Dios Encarnación (born March 8 1976 in Las Matas de Farfan, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder with the The Marlins finished 79-83, second best season in team history up to that time, but the their fifth straight losing season since winning the World Series. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The team drew a franchise-low 813,111 fans, averaging just 10,038 per game. It was the first time they drew under 1 million, and far less than the Dodgers' league-leading 3,131,255. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Most thought this was because of the trades, which were similar to those following the 1997 season, when they traded veterans for youngsters.
Nonetheless the Marlins showed promise entering the offseason as they had a rotation of starters Josh Beckett, Carl Pavano, Brad Penny, and A. J. Burnett.
2003: 2nd World Series title
During the offseason, the Marlins signed free agent catcher Iván Rodríguez - a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner - and acquired speedy outfielder Juan Pierre from the Colorado Rockies hoping to offset the loss of sluggers Cliff Floyd and Preston Wilson. The 2003 Florida Marlins were the National League Wild Card Winners the National League Champions and the World Series Champions Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to Juan D'Vaughn Pierre (born August 14 1977 in Mobile Alabama) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Cornelius Clifford Floyd ( December 5, 1972 in Chicago Illinois) is a Designated hitter and Outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Marlins did acquire P Mike Hampton but dealt him and his hefty contract to the Braves for P Tim Spooneybarger. Michael William Hampton (born September 9, 1972 in Brooksville Florida) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher who plays Timothy Floyd Spooneybarger (born October 21, 1979 in San Diego California) is a Minor League Baseball Relief pitcher in the
The Marlins struggled in the opening stages of the season, going 16-22. During that span, Florida lost its top three pitchers: A.J. Burnett, Josh Beckett, and Mark Redman. Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Mark Allen Redman (born January 5, 1974 in San Diego California) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Starting pitcher On May 11, Florida replaced manager Jeff Torborg with 72-year-old Jack McKeon. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in On May 22, the Marlins hit bottom with a major league worst record of 19-29, having lost 6 straight games. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. However, help was on the way.
On May 9, the Marlins called up high-kicking southpaw Dontrelle Willis from the Double-A Carolina Mudcats and helped carry the injury-plagued Marlins with an 11-2 record in his first 17 starts. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the The Carolina Mudcats are a Minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh North Carolina. Miguel Cabrera (also from the Mudcats) filled in well for an injured Mike Lowell at third base, hitting a walk off home run in his first major league game, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Pro Player Stadium. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman Jeff Conine - an original Marlin and member of the 1997 World Series team - returned from Baltimore, and closer Ugueth Urbina arrived from the Texas Rangers. Jeffrey Guy Conine (ˈkoʊˌnaɪn born June 27, 1966 in Tacoma Washington) is a retired Major League Baseball First baseman / The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Ugueth Urtaín Urbina Villarreal (uˈgɛt urˈbinə (born ( February 15, 1974 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Relief pitcher in Major The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft These acquisitions helped to keep the team in contention, and although they finished ten games behind the Braves, the Marlins captured the NL wild card.
The Marlins won the Division Series against the favored San Francisco Giants three games to one. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the first round of the 2003 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The series ended with a dramatic collision between Marlins catcher Rodríguez and Giants first basemen J.T. Snow, making it the first postseason series ever to end with the potential tying run being thrown out at the plate. Jack Thomas "J T" Snow Jr (born February 26, 1968 in) is a former Major League Baseball player
On October 15, the Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs four games to three in the Championship Series, coming back from a three games to one deficit. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 7 to October 15 to determine the champion A Beckett complete-game shutout in Game 5, "The Inning" incident with Steve Bartman in Game 6, and a come-from-behind win in Wrigley Field in Game 7 helped the Marlins capture their second NL pennant. In team sports in American English a shutout (a clean sheet in Soccer) refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 7 to October 15 to determine the champion Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago
In the 2003 World Series, the Marlins defeated the heavily favored New York Yankees in six games, winning the sixth game in Yankee Stadium. The 2003 World Series marked the 99th baseball World Series event The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Shortstop Alex Gonzalez helped the Marlins in Game 4 of the series with a walk off home run in extra innings. Alex González may refer to Alex González (musician (born 1969 American-born drummer for the Mexican band Maná Alex Gonzalez Josh Beckett was named the Most Valuable Player for the series after twirling a five-hit complete-game shutout in Game 6. Skipper Jack McKeon became the oldest manager ever to win a World Series title.
2003 offseason: Key players depart
The offseason after their second World Series title involved no fire sale like that of the 1997 offseason, but the Marlins did make a questionable cost-cutting move as Derrek Lee was traded to Chicago Cubs for Hee Seop Choi and pitcher Mike Nannini. Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6 1975 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Hee-seop Choi ( March 19 1979 in Hwasun, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who has played in the MLB for the The Marlins also lost key parts of their second championship team, Ugueth Urbina and Iván Rodríguez left via free agency (signed by the Detroit Tigers). Ugueth Urtaín Urbina Villarreal (uˈgɛt urˈbinə (born ( February 15, 1974 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Relief pitcher in Major Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Marlins did get good news though as Dontrelle Willis was named NL Rookie of the Year and Jack McKeon named Manager of the Year. Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in For manager award presented by The Sporting News see The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award, and for English Football manager awards see FA Premier League Manager
2004: Rise of Miguel Cabrera & Attempt at repeating
The Marlins opened the 2004 season with expectation for another World Series title, minus Rodriguez, Lee, and Urbina but with rotation intact. They hoped newly acquired 1B Hee Seop Choi would emerge and that the combination of Ramon Castro and Mike Redmond would also come to life, as well as promising outfielder Miguel Cabrera and high kicking pitcher Dontrelle Willis. Hee-seop Choi ( March 19 1979 in Hwasun, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who has played in the MLB for the This article is for New York Mets' catcher Ramón Castro For other people with the same name see Ramón Castro (disambiguation Ramón Abraham Michael Patrick 'Mike' Redmond (born on May 5, 1971 in Seattle Washington) is a Major League Baseball catcher José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the
The Marlins started the 04' season with a record of 30-20 but struggled in June with an 11-16 record. 5 of the 11 June wins came from pitcher Carl Pavano, who had the best month of the season. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. They entered the all-star break with a 45-43 record but went 11-14 in the month of July.
These struggles prompted the Marlins to make one of the biggest trades in club history as Los Angeles got P Brad Penny, 1B Hee Seop Choi and Double-A left-hander Bill Murphy in exchange for P Guillermo Mota, C Paul LoDuca and OF Juan Encarnacion. Bradley Wayne Penny (born May 24, 1978 in Blackwell Oklahoma) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Hee-seop Choi ( March 19 1979 in Hwasun, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who has played in the MLB for the Guillermo Reynoso Mota (born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Florida Marlins Juan De Dios Encarnación (born March 8 1976 in Las Matas de Farfan, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder with the This trade really didn't pan out for either side that season as Penny's season was cut short after a great first half, Choi struggled in his tenure with the Dodgers, Lo Duca had his usual second half outage, Encarnacion was injury prone, and Guillermo Mota had his share of struggles.
The Marlins had a great August, which included a nine game wining streak into September, and then went on a 15 game stretch in which they played two double headers, going 7-8 in 13 days. This led to call-ups and emergency starts by relievers as well as fatigue. A three game home series with the Cubs was rained out, and one of three was played in Chicago's Comiskey Park, although it was considered a home game. The attendance for that third game did not count for either team.
Afterwards the Marlins collapsed, losing 6 straight, including games to division rivals the Phillies and Braves who were also in contention. They swept the Expos to make up some ground but lost 3 of 4 games to the Philles to fall out of contention. Despite missing the playoffs, 21 year old Miguel Cabrera had 33 home runs and 112 RBIs, numbers that started to draw comparisons to Albert Pujols. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert
The Marlins posted a winning record of 83-79 (only their third winning season of their history), but finished 13 games back of the division champion Atlanta Braves), and failed to successfully defend their World Series title. They became the fourth consecutive major league team not to repeat as World Series champions since the New York Yankees in 2000. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
2005: Carlos Delgado steps in
While losing All-Stars Carl Pavano and Armando Benitez in the off-season, the Marlins signed P Al Leiter and 1B Carlos Delgado. Carl Anthony Pavano (born January 8, 1976 in New Britain Connecticut) is a Pitcher for the New York Yankees. Armando Germán Benítez (born November 3, 1972 in Ramón Santana Dominican Republic) is a Free agent Relief pitcher in Major In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of Alois Terry "Al" Leiter (ˈlaɪtɚ born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a retired Major League Baseball First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York Delgado's contract was the biggest in franchise history at $52 million over 4 years, with an option for a fifth year. Meanwhile, play-by-play TV broadcaster Len Kasper was also lost to the Chicago Cubs and replaced by Rich Waltz (who had previously been with the Seattle Mariners), and radio announcer John "Boog" Sciambi was replaced by Roxy Bernstein. Len Kasper (born January 21, 1971 in Mt Pleasant Michigan) is a Play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Rich Waltz (originally from Martinez California) is the current Play-by-play Commentator for Florida Marlins Baseball broadcasts The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Jon "Boog" Sciambi (born April 11, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Sportscaster for Atlanta
With the addition of Delgado, many sportswriters expected the Marlins to finish the 2005 season in either first or second place in the NL East. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series However, at the All-Star break they were 44-42, and the NL East was unusually competitive, as all five of its teams had a winning record at the break. The Marlins were criticized for underachieving in the first half of the season. While Cabrera, Willis, and several others posted very good first-half numbers, Lowell was one of the least productive regular major-league starters, and Leiter went 3-7 with an ERA of 6. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched 64 before being traded to the New York Yankees on July 15 for a player to be named later. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Additionally, Guillermo Mota, who was acquired by Florida in 2004 along with Paul Lo Duca and Juan Encarnacion and was expected to be their closer, was inconsistent, and the Marlins gave the closer job to veteran Todd Jones, whom they signed in the offseason. Guillermo Reynoso Mota (born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Florida Marlins Juan De Dios Encarnación (born March 8 1976 in Las Matas de Farfan, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder with the Todd Barton Jones (born April 24, 1968 in Marietta Georgia) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. However, the Marlins did send four players to the All-Star Game (Willis, Lo Duca, Castillo, and Cabrera), tying a team record.
The club was expected to be quite active at the trading deadline (July 31), as Burnett was slated to be a free agent after the season and had already declared his desire to test the market like Pavano did. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Burnett was mentioned in possible trades with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers, with many rumors also including Lowell or Encarnacion. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There were also rumors that Jack McKeon would be fired, with former Marlins manager Jim Leyland and Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi being among the rumored replacements. John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major The Marlins did not make a huge move at the deadline, instead trading minor-leaguers Yorman Bazardo and Mike Flannery to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Ron Villone. Yorman Osorio Bazardo (born July 11, 1984 in Maracay Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Right-handed Pitcher in The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Ronald Thomas Villone Jr (born January 16, 1970 in Englewood New Jersey) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Relief
The Marlins did have some pleasant surprises during the season. Dontrelle Willis became the 13th member of the Black Aces when he defeated the Washington Nationals to earn his 20th win. Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the "Black Aces" may also refer to the fighter squadron VFA-41 Black Aces The Black Aces is a book written by former Major The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D He finished the season 22-10 with a 2. 63 ERA, and he was considered a favorite to win the Cy Young Award for much of the season. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Also, Jones, a journeyman who had been signed as a setup man, had one of the best years of his career as a closer; he earned 40 saves and had a 2. In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances 13 ERA. In addition, late-season call up Jeremy Hermida, a highly-regarded prospect who has been compared to the Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur, hit a grand slam in his first major-league at-bat and a game-tying two-run homer in the last game of the season. Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984 in Atlanta Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Jeffrey Braden "Jeff" Francoeur (fɹæ̃ŋˈkʊɹ born January 8, 1984 in Lilburn Georgia) nicknamed "Frenchy" is a Major
The Marlins led the NL wild-card race as late as September 13, then lost 12 of their next 14 games. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Adding to the controversy was the September 26 dismissal of A. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a J. Burnett from the team for making disparaging comments about the Marlins' lack of offense, their "scared" ways of playing and coaching, and Jack McKeon's management of the team. The Marlins closed the season by sweeping the Braves, and their final record for the season stood at 83-79.
2005 offseason: "Market Correction"
The 2005 offseason would prove to be one of busiest for the Marlins in years, Jack McKeon announced his retirement on October 2 after the Marlins' last game of the season. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Former Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella, Braves third base coach Fredi González (who previously managed in the Marlins' farm system), New York Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi, and even Yankees manager Joe Torre who most thought could have been let go after a short stint postseason. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago Fredi Jesus González (born January 28 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the current manager of the Florida Marlins in Major The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major were named as possible replacements for McKeon. [1] On October 19, Girardi was hired as the new manager. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Girardi, who was hired at age 41, became one of the youngest current managers in the major leagues. [2]
Few of the coaching staff, aside from infield/first base coach Perry Hill and bullpen coordinator Pierre Arsenault, were expected to return, as Marlins GM Larry Beinfest told them to seek employment elsewhere. Larry Beinfest is the President of Baseball Operations of the Florida Marlins and former Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Florida Marlins Pitching coach Mark Wiley and bullpen coach Luis Dorante came under fire during the season due to the late-season struggles of Burnett and the season-long struggles of the Marlins' bullpen. Similarly, hitting coach Bill Robinson was often blamed for the Marlins' offensive woes throughout the season, and in particular for his failure to get Pierre and Lowell out of season-long slumps. Girardi hired Jim Presley as a replacement for Robinson, and also hired Rick Kranitz as the new pitching coach and Bobby Meacham as the new third-base coach. James Arthur Presley (born October 23 1961 Pensacola FL was an infielder with an eight year career from 1984 to 1991 Rick Kranitz (b September 15, 1958 in San Rafael, California) is the Pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles. Robert "Bobby" Meacham (born August 25, 1960 in Los Angeles CA) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop.
On October 3, the first day after the end of the regular season, the Marlins made their first offseason moves, releasing relief pitchers John Riedling and Tim Spooneybarger. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's John Richard Riedling (born August 29, 1975 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Pitcher Timothy Floyd Spooneybarger (born October 21, 1979 in San Diego California) is a Minor League Baseball Relief pitcher in the Riedling had a 4-1 record and a 7. 14 ERA during the season; Spooneybarger, who had not played since 2003 due to rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, had to have the surgery a second time during the season and missed the 2006 season as well. Tommy John surgery known by doctors as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (or UCL) is a surgical procedure in which a Ligament in the 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Screwball specialist Jim Mecir retired following the Marlins' last game of the season. A screwball is a Baseball pitch that is thrown so as to break in the opposite direction of a Slider. James Jason Mecir (born on May 16, 1970 in Queens, New York) is an American former Baseball player
Closer Todd Jones, P A.J. Burnett, 1B Jeff Conine, INF Lenny Harris, OF Juan Encarnación, SS Alex González, P Brian Moehler, P Ismael Valdéz, and P Paul Quantrill were among the Marlins' players whose contracts expired following the 2005 season. Todd Barton Jones (born April 24, 1968 in Marietta Georgia) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Jeffrey Guy Conine (ˈkoʊˌnaɪn born June 27, 1966 in Tacoma Washington) is a retired Major League Baseball First baseman / Leonard Anthony Harris (born October 28 1964 in Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Utility infielder. Juan De Dios Encarnación (born March 8 1976 in Las Matas de Farfan, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder with the Alex González may refer to Alex González (musician (born 1969 American-born drummer for the Mexican band Maná Alex Gonzalez Brian Merritt Moehler (born December 31, 1971 in Rockingham North Carolina) is a Starting pitcher with the Houston Astros. Ismael Valdéz Alvarez (born August 21, 1973 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico) is a former Starting pitcher in Paul John Quantrill (born November 3, 1968 in London Ontario, Canada raised in Kingsville Ontario) is a former Major League Following the playoffs, they declared free agency. Burnett signed a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth 55 million; Jones signed for two years with the Detroit Tigers, and Moehler elected to remain with the Marlins. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Marlins declined to offer arbitration to Jeff Conine, Ismael Valdez, Paul Quantrill, Juan Encarnacion, Damion Easley, and Mike Mordecai, therefore ending their tenures with the club. Jacinto Damion Easley (born on November 11, 1969 in New York City, New York) is a Major League Baseball player who plays for Michael Howard Mordecai (born December 13, 1967 in Birmingham Alabama) is a right-handed hitting Infielder in Major League Baseball [3] Soon after announcing a plan to relocate (see below), the Marlins started to shed payroll by dealing their highest-paid players for minor-league prospects, in a series of moves reminiscent of the "fire sale" in the 1997 offseason but the club announced that it was more in their opinion of a "market correction". On November 21, it was reported that Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell would be traded to the Red Sox for minor-league prospects shortstop Hanley Ramirez, and pitchers Aníbal Sánchez and Jesús Delgado. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983, in Samana Dominican Republic) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Florida Jesús Andres Delgado Corrales (born April 19, 1984 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for The deal was made official three nights later, and also included the Marlins sending Guillermo Mota to the Red Sox and receiving minor-league pitcher Harvey Garcia. Guillermo Reynoso Mota (born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief The Beckett trade left the Marlins with just one member of their rotation on Opening Day in 2005, Dontrelle Willis. The Marlins will fill most of the remaining rotation spots with young pitchers such as Jason Vargas, Josh Johnson, and Scott Olsen, all of whom they had recalled from their Class AA affiliate during the 2005 season. Jason Matthew Vargas (born February 2, 1983 in Apple Valley California) is a Left-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the Josh Johnson may refer to Josh Johnson (baseball Josh Johnson (American football Josh Johnson (footballer Scott Matthew Olsen (born January 12, 1984) is a Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball. The Carolina Mudcats are a Minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh North Carolina. [4]
On November 23, the Mets and the Marlins agreed on a deal to move Carlos Delgado to the Mets for first baseman Mike Jacobs and pitching prospect Yusmeiro Petit. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista California) is a Baseball First baseman who plays for the Florida Yusmeiro Alberto Petit (born November 22, 1984 in Maracaibo, Venezuela) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Also, the Marlins would have to pay $7 million of Delgado's remaining contract. When the deal was made official the next day, the Marlins also received minor-league infielder Grant Psomas. According to the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, the Marlins passed up the Mets' offer to give them center fielder Lastings Milledge, who was at the time ranked the Mets' top prospect according to Baseball America. The South Florida Sun Sentinel, owned by the Tribune Company, is the main daily Newspaper of Fort Lauderdale Florida, U Lastings Darnell Milledge (born April 5 1985) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Washington Nationals. Baseball America is a Magazine which covers Baseball at every level with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in High school, College [5] Combined, the two trades allowed the Marlins to reduce their 2006 payroll by $27 million.
However, the Marlins were not yet done reducing payroll. Paul Lo Duca was traded to the Mets for two players to be named later; these players turned out to be pitcher Gabriel Hernandez and outfielder Dante Brinkley. Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Florida Marlins Longtime second baseman Luis Castillo was traded to the Twins for pitchers Travis Bowyer and Scott Tyler, and Juan Pierre to the Cubs for pitchers Sergio Mitre, Ricky Nolasco, and Renyel Pinto. Luis Antonio Castillo (born September 12 1975 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball (MLB Second baseman Travis Bowyer (born August 3, 1981 in Lynchburg Virginia) is a relief pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization Juan D'Vaughn Pierre (born August 14 1977 in Mobile Alabama) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers Sergio Armando Mitre (born February 16, 1981 in Los Angeles California) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Right-handed Carlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco, born December 13, 1982 in Corona California is a Right-handed Pitcher in Major Renyel Eligio Pinto (born July 8, 1982 in Cúpira, Venezuela) is a Left-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher Of the seven players that the Marlins acquired in these three deals, only Mitre and Bowyer had any major-league experience when they came to the Marlins. To replace Castillo, the Marlins selected Dan Uggla from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft. Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers Uggla played in the Arizona organization at the Class AA level in 2005, and he became the Marlins' starting second baseman in 2006 after veteran INF Pokey Reese went AWOL in spring training. Calvin "50 Cent" Reese Jr (born June 10, 1973 in Columbia South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Infielder In Military terminology desertion is the Abandonment of a " Duty " or post without permission from one's Government or superior
2006: Bring on the Youngsters
At the start of the year, the Marlins had a team salary close to $21 million. Not only was it the lowest team salary in all of MLB, but New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez himself made more money than the entire team. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Marlins made MLB history when they started six rookies in their Opening Day lineup. [6] Critics were saying that the Marlins would lose more than 100 games this season and be in last place as well as even being a threat to match the Mets past record of 120 losses. The Marlins started losing games, just as people predicted; by May 22, they reached a record of 11 wins and 31 losses. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Although the Marlins kept losing games, Miguel Cabrera and rookie Dan Uggla were selected to the All-Star Game. Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. Though Uggla did not play in the All-Star game, he became the first Rule 5 draftee to be selected for an All-Star team in the next year after he was taken in the Rule 5 draft. [7] Uggla, Josh Willingham and Mike Jacobs are the first rookie teammates in NL history to hit at least 20 home runs in the same season. Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista California) is a Baseball First baseman who plays for the Florida [8]
After the All-Star break, the Marlins began to break both franchise and MLB records. Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984 in Atlanta Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Cody Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1980, in Portales New Mexico) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983, in Samana Dominican Republic) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Florida Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the They came back from 11-31 to reach the . 500 mark at 68-68. No team has come back to the . 500 mark from being 20 games under since 1899. Then, on September 4, 2006, the Marlins rallied from down five runs to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This improved the Marlins' record to 69-68, marking the first time in Major League history a team that was 20 games under . 500 went back over . 500 in the same season. [9] Additionally, as of September 8, 2006, three of their rookie starting pitchers (Josh Johnson, Scott Olsen, and Ricky Nolasco) have each won at least eleven games; the Marlins joined the 1934 Philadelphia A's and the 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers in accomplishing this feat. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA [10]
On September 6, rookie Aníbal Sánchez pitched the fourth no-hitter in franchise history. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started During September, the Marlins advanced to within one game of the NL wild-card lead, but they were eliminated from contention after losing to the Cincinnati Reds on September 26. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a [11] However, on the next day, Sánchez won his tenth game as a Marlin against the Reds, giving the Marlins four rookie starters who had each won ten or more games: Sánchez, Nolasco, Johnson, and Olsen. The 2006 Marlins were the first team in major-league history to have four rookie pitchers accomplish this feat. [12] Because, as of September 27, Willis has won 12 games, the 2006 Marlins also had five ten-game winners for the first time in franchise history. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again [13]
Shortly after the 2006 season ended and following months of speculation, Marlins manager Joe Girardi was fired on October 3, 2006 not long after winning the National League Manager of the Year award. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball For manager award presented by The Sporting News see The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award, and for English Football manager awards see FA Premier League Manager This was due because of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the year in which Girardi did not challenge the call that pitcher Taylor Tankersley thought was a strike and this prompted owner Jeffrey Loria who was in the stands and a few feet away from the dugout, called out Girardi who refused to listen to him. Taylor Mark Tankersley (born March 7, 1983 in Missoula Montana) is a Left-handed Relief pitcher for the Florida Marlins This wasn't the only thing that triggered the feud; earlier in the year Girardi reportedly wanted 1B Mike Jacobs to start off the year in triple A, Willingham to start at catcher, Miguel Cabrera to start at first base. This was just of the few of the other things that got Girardi fired from the Marlins. [14] Within hours, Atlanta Braves third base coach Fredi González was named his replacement and was signed to a three year contract. Fredi Jesus González (born January 28 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the current manager of the Florida Marlins in Major On October 28, 2006, first baseman Wes Helms and pitchers Matt Herges and Brian Moehler have filed for free agency. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Wesley Ray Helms (born May 12, 1976 in Gastonia North Carolina) is an Infielder for the Florida Marlins. Matthew Tyler "Matt" Herges (born April 1, 1970, in Champaign, Illinois) is a Relief pitcher for the Colorado Brian Merritt Moehler (born December 31, 1971 in Rockingham North Carolina) is a Starting pitcher with the Houston Astros. On October 29, 2006, Closer Joe Borowski filed for free agency, joining Helms, Moehler and Herges. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Joseph Thomas Borowski (born May 4, 1971 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher who is currently a On December 29, 2006, the Marlins signed a one-year contract with infielder Aaron Boone. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals [15] The Marlins also made some minor signings as they signed Lee Gardner and Justin Miller in hopes of rejuvenating their careers with the Fish. Terrence Lee Gardner (born January 16, 1975 in Hartland, Michigan) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Justin Miller may refer to Justin Miller (baseball (born 1977 Relief pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball
- Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla was named the Sporting News Rookie of the Year for the National League and won the Players' Choice award as the league's most outstanding rookie. Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. [16]
- Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez won the 2006 National League Rookie of the Year award, as voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983, in Samana Dominican Republic) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Florida In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America Ramirez's numbers at season's end drew comparisons to Alfonso Soriano. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder For the first time in league history, six of the twelve players that received Rookie of the Year votes were Marlins. Uggla finished third in the voting and starting pitcher Josh Johnson, fourth; starting pitchers Scott Olsen and Anibal Sanchez and left fielder Josh Willingham received one third-place vote each. Josh Johnson may refer to Josh Johnson (baseball Josh Johnson (American football Josh Johnson (footballer Scott Matthew Olsen (born January 12, 1984) is a Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball. Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the [17]
- Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera earned the 2006 Silver Slugger Awards in National League, and finished second in batting average in National League. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman The
2007: Injuries ruin expectations
The Marlins opened the 2007 season with high hopes after a successful 2006 season in which most expected they would lose 100 or more games. The underdog Marlins had remained in the Wild Card race until mid-September before finishing a respectable 78-84. The 2007 rotation included Dontrelle Willis, Scott Olsen, Anibal Sanchez, Sergio Mitre, and Ricky Nolasco, and the Marlins entered spring training with hopes that this rotation would blossom into one of the best in the National League. Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the Scott Matthew Olsen (born January 12, 1984) is a Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball. Sergio Armando Mitre (born February 16, 1981 in Los Angeles California) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Right-handed Carlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco, born December 13, 1982 in Corona California is a Right-handed Pitcher in Major Willis was a Cy Young runner up in 2005, Sanchez threw a no-hitter in 2006, and Olsen led the team in strikeouts in 2006. The Marlins also banked on starter Josh Johnson to come back from an arm injury suffered the season before. Things got worse for Johnson entering spring training as MRI's discovered he had nerve damage in his throwing arm. Eventually, Johnson was put out for the remainder of the season after Tommy John Surgery. Tommy John surgery known by doctors as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (or UCL) is a surgical procedure in which a Ligament in the The Marlins got even more bad news as spring training went on. INF/1B coach Perry Hill retired, leaving the Marlins with a huge hole as Hill was considered to be one of the best defensive coaches around and was credited for the previous defensive success of Gold Glovers Luis Castillo and Mike Lowell. Luis Castillo may refer to Luis Castillo (American football, defensive end in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers Luis Castillo Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman The Marlins' injuries took a toll as they lost OF Jeremy Hermida when an MRI of his right kneecap revealed a deep bone bruise for a month. Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984 in Atlanta Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Opening Day center fielder, Alejandro De Aza had an ankle sprain, P Sergio Mitre had a blister problem and P Ricky Nolasco had a sore elbow. Alejandro Alberto De Aza Ceda (born April 4, 1984 in Guaymate, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Centerfielder In May, Marlins sent struggling P Anibal Sanchez to the minor leagues, where he was put on the Minor League DL with shoulder tendinitis. Tendinitis or tendonitis (from the Greek Τενοντίτις 'itis' denoting inflammation or swelling used to be thought of as a painful Inflammation He then went out for the remainder of the season due to a tear in his labrum. The Fish also put promising pitcher Henry Owens on the DL as well as 1B Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs can refer to Mike Jacobs (baseball, an American baseball player playing for the Florida Marlins Mike Jacobs (baseball They sought bullpen help, dealing Jorge Julio, who amassed 2 blown saves and 2 loses in his tenure, to the Rockies for P Byung-Hyun Kim. Byung-Hyun Kim (born January 19, 1979 in Kwangsan-Ku Songjungdong South Korea) a
As injuries amassed for the Marlins, they traded P Randy Messenger to the Giants for P Armando Benitez who became a middle reliever instead as Gregg was the closer. Randall Jerome Messenger (born August 13, 1981 in Reno, Nevada) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Relief Armando Germán Benítez (born November 3, 1972 in Ramón Santana Dominican Republic) is a Free agent Relief pitcher in Major In the June Draft, the Marlins selected 3B Matt Dominguez out of high school; it marked the first time since 2002 that the Fish got a position player rather than pitcher in the first round. The team entered the All Star break with more injuries: SS Hanley Ramirez had a hamstring injury, Miguel Cabrera missed the Home Run Derby with a shoulder injury, and Aaron Boone was out for the remainder of the season. The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Marlins sent only one player to the All Star game as Miguel Cabrera went for a franchise record fourth time and fourth straight overall. The team had a record of 42-47 at the break.
After the All-Star break, the Marlins fell apart. After a July 20 game against the Reds, Scott Olsen was arrested by Aventura, Florida police and booked on charges of driving under the influence, resisting arrest with violence and fleeing and eluding a police officer. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Aventura is a planned City located in northeastern Miami-Dade County Florida. After completing the Reds series at 48-51, the Marlins sunk dramatically to last place in the NL East with a record of 23-40 the rest of the way and a 71-91 record overall. The Marlins had to deal with the struggles of both Willis and Olsen, the teams' top starters who both finished with ERAs north of 5. 00 carrying 15 losses a piece. The Marlins did have some bright spots on offense as they set club records for runs scored (790), hits (1,504), doubles (340), home runs (201), RBIs (749) and slugging percentage (. 448).
As the Marlins wrapped up the season they announced that pitching coach Rick Kranitz won't be back with the club and extended Larry Beinfest and Michael Hill to long term deals that run through 2015 along with promotions to President of Baseball Operations and Vice President/General Manager, respectively. Larry Beinfest is the President of Baseball Operations of the Florida Marlins and former Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Florida Marlins 2015 ( MMXV) will be a Common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. [2], [3]
2007 offseason: End of Cabrera & Willis Era
The Marlins offseason began with trying to get better on defense and pitching. Two players formally filed for free agency, Aaron Boone and Armando Benitez. Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals Armando Germán Benítez (born November 3, 1972 in Ramón Santana Dominican Republic) is a Free agent Relief pitcher in Major
The Marlins filled their pitching coach vacancy by hiring Mark Wiley, formerly the pitching coach in the 2005 season and scout for the Rockies in 06' and 07'.
The focus of the 2007 offseason, however, was that the Marlins were officially listening to offers for slugger Miguel Cabrera and pitcher Dontrelle Willis. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the The team that seemed to be leading was the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. They felt that they had worked out a deal for Cabrera not once, but twice. Angels owner Arte Moreno said that each time, the Marlins came back after he felt a trade had been completed and asked for more to sweeten the trade. Arturo "Arte" Moreno (born August of 1946 is an American billionaire of Mexican descent The San Francisco Giants expressed similar sentiments about the asking price the Marlins wanted, saying that the Marlins were asking for 4 players, with 3 of the 4 being pitchers and 2 of the 4 being major league players, not minor leaguers. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Talks with both teams fell apart, but most still felt the Marlins would complete the trade with the Angels when MLB's annual Winter General Manager Meetings took place in Nashville.
On December 5, 2007, the Marlins agreed to the terms of a trade with the Detroit Tigers. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The trade would surprisingly send not only Cabrera, but also Willis, to the Tigers. In return, the Marlins did not receive four players, but six. The Marlins received center fielder Cameron Maybin, catcher Mike Rabelo, and pitchers Andrew Miller, Eulogio De La Cruz, Burke Badenhop, and Dallas Trahern. Cameron Keith Maybin (born April 4, 1987 in Asheville, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball player in the Florida Michael Gregory Rabelo (born January 17, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Florida Marlins. Andrew Miller is the name of Andrew Miller (politician (born 1949 member of Parliament UK Andrew Miller (North Dakota (1880 - 1942 Eulogio "Frankie" De La Cruz Martinez (born March 12, 1984 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher in the Florida Marlins Burke Heinrich Badenhop (born February 8, 1983 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Marlins.
With a vacancy at third base, the Marlins signed infielders Jose Castillo, Jorge Cantu, and Dallas McPherson. José Castillo (xoˈse kasˈt̪ijo (born March 19, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for Jorge Luis Cantú (born Jorge Luís Cantú Guzmán on January 30, 1982 in McAllen Texas) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman Dallas Lyle McPherson (born July 23, 1980 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a Third baseman with the Florida Marlins They've also added veterans Luis Gonzalez and pitcher Mark Hendrickson. Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon Washington) is an American professional athlete
2008: Stadium problems resolved, young stars emerge
The Marlins began 2008 on a positive note. The Florida Marlins ' 2008 season was the 16th season for the Major League Baseball franchise Analysts expected a lackluster performance on the field, citing the low payroll and loss of Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera during the offseason. Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland California) nicknamed "D-Train" is a Starting pitcher in the José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman However, in the first few weeks of the season, the Marlins are off to the best start in team history. They've jumped to first place in the National League East for the first time with a lead this late in a season since 2002. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The good start has been attributed to powerful offensive production and surprising starts by southpaws Andrew Miller, Scott Olsen, Mark Hendrickson, with the team among the major league leaders in home runs and extra base hits thanks to productive starts from Mike Jacobs, Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, and Josh Willingham. Andrew Miller is the name of Andrew Miller (politician (born 1949 member of Parliament UK Andrew Miller (North Dakota (1880 - 1942 Scott Matthew Olsen (born January 12, 1984) is a Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball. Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon Washington) is an American professional athlete Mike Jacobs can refer to Mike Jacobs (baseball, an American baseball player playing for the Florida Marlins Mike Jacobs (baseball Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983, in Samana Dominican Republic) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Florida Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the The Marlins (30-20), moved 10 games over . 500 for the first time since September 14, 2005. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In wake of a new stadium deal, the Marlins have also begun signing players to long term deals. Hanley Ramirez signed a 6 year, $70 million dollar deal making him the richest Marlin in history.
New Marlins Stadium
The Florida Marlins (soon to be Miami Marlins) will soon begin construction of a new, state-of-the-art stadium at the Miami Orange Bowl site. The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. When completed, the seating capacity will be 37,000, making it the second smallest stadium (in capacity) in MLB. Set to open in April 2011, the stadium would become only the sixth MLB stadium to have a retractable roof, joining Rogers Centre, Chase Field, Safeco Field, Miller Park, and Minute Maid Park. 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation Chase Field is a Baseball Stadium located in downtown Phoenix Arizona, and is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks of the Safeco Field, sometimes referred to as Safeco or The Safe, is a Retractable roof Baseball stadium located in Seattle Washington Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas
Season records
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| Season | Won | Lost | % | Games Back | Finish | Attendance | Largest Crowd | Post-season |
| 1993 | 64 | 98 | . Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, 395 | 33. 0 | 6th | 3,064,847 | 45,900 10/3 v. NYM | -- |
| 1994 | 51 | 64 | . Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. 443 | strike | 5th | 1,937,467 | 45,037 7/3 v. ATL | -- |
| 1995 | 67 | 76 | . Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP 469 | 22. 5 | 4th | 1,700,466 | 42,125 4/25 v. LAD | -- |
| 1996 | 80 | 82 | . Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP 494 | 16. 0 | 3rd | 1,746,767 | 41,815 4/1 v. PIT | -- |
| 1997 | 92 | 70 | . Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, 568 | 9. 0 | 2nd | 2,364,387 | 44,176 9/21 v. NYM (Postseason: 67,498 10/25 V. CLE) | Won NLDS Vs. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1997 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended San Francisco Giants 3-0 Won NLCS Vs. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Championship Series pitted the Florida Marlins against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves 4-2 Won World Series Vs. The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years Cleveland Indians 4-3 |
| 1998 | 54 | 108 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr 333 | 52. 0 | 5th | 1,750,395 | 45,170 9/2 v. STL | -- |
| 1999 | 64 | 98 | . Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP 395 | 39. 0 | 5th | 1,369,420 | 42,110 6/12 v. NYY | -- |
| 2000 | 79 | 82 | . Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 491 | 15. 5 | 3rd | 1,218,330 | 35,392 8/26 v. CIN | -- |
| 2001 | 76 | 86 | . Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 469 | 12. 0 | 4th | 1,261,226 | 44,313 7/13 v. NYY | -- |
| 2002 | 79 | 83 | . Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 488 | 23. 0 | 4th | 813,118 | 33,291 6/1 v. NYM | -- |
| 2003 | 91 | 71 | . Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to 562 | 10. 0 | 2nd | 1,303,214 | 40,414 9/13 v. ATL (Postseason: 65,975 10/23 v. NYY) | Won NLDS Vs. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the first round of the 2003 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended San Francisco Giants 3-1 Won NLCS Vs. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 7 to October 15 to determine the champion Chicago Cubs 4-3 Won World Series Vs. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The 2003 World Series marked the 99th baseball World Series event New York Yankees 4-2 |
| 2004 | 83 | 79 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. 512 | 13. 0 | 3rd | 1,723,107 | 55,315 4/6 v. MON | -- |
| 2005 | 83 | 79 | . 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series 512 | 7. 0 | 3rd | 1,852,602 | 57,405 4/6 v. ATL | -- |
| 2006 | 78 | 84 | . 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 481 | 19. 0 | 4th | 1,165,134 | 38,014 7/1 v. BOS | -- |
| 2007 | 71 | 91 | . Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 438 | 18. 0 | 5th | 1,370,511 | 42,817 8/18 v. SFO | |
| 2008 | 31 | 26 | . Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and 543 | --- | 2nd | 462,462 | 38,308 3/31 v. NYM | |
| Totals | 1143 | 1277 | . 473 | 25,102,453 | ||||
- Totals 1141 – 1271 . 473
- National League Division Series (Games) 6 – 1 . 860 (in Marlins History)
- National League Championship Series (Games) 8 – 5 . 615 (in Marlins History)
- World Series (Games) 8 – 5 . 615 (in Marlins History)
- Playoffs total (22 – 11 . 667 in Postseason Games) (6 – 0, 1. 000 in Postseason Series')
- 2 World Series Championships (?=Won Wild Card)[4]
Best seasons in Florida Marlins history
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Playoff History
Two National League Division Series have been played in Marlins history. In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series ( NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National
- 1997 against the San Francisco Giants+-Marlins win 3 games to 0
- 2003 against the San Francisco Giants+-Marlins win 3 games to 1
+The Marlins have never lost a Division Series & is 6-1 in NLDS games played. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1997 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the first round of the 2003 National League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
Two National League Championship Series have been played in Marlins history.
- 1997 against the Atlanta Braves+-Marlins win 4 games to 2
- 2003 against the Chicago Cubs+-Marlins win 4 games to 3
+The Marlins have never lost a Championship Series & is 8-5 in NLCS games. The National League Championship Series pitted the Florida Marlins against the Atlanta Braves. The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 7 to October 15 to determine the champion The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
Two World Series have been played in Marlins history. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
- 1997 against the Cleveland Indians+-Marlins win 4 games to 3
- 2003 against the New York Yankees+-Marlins win 4 games to 2
+The Marlins have never lost a World Series & is 8-5 in World Series games played. The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The 2003 World Series marked the 99th baseball World Series event The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
Note.
- The Marlins are (22-11) in playoff games. (16 on the Road) (10-7 at Home).
- The Florida Marlins are a perfect 6-0 in the Postseason Series and is the only MLB team that can claim to be undefeated in postseason play.
Awards & League Leaders
- Main article: Marlins award winners and league leaders
Statistics
- Main article: Marlins statistical records and milestone achievements
Quick facts
- Founded: 1993 (National League expansion)
- Current Home Stadium: Dolphin Stadium
- Uniform colors: Black, Teal, Gray, and White; negligible Orange because of the orange environment of Dolphin Stadium. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team that has played in the National League since the team's founding in 1993 Single-season leaders Batting Games: Juan Pierre (last 162 (2005 At-Bats: Juan Pierre 678 (2004 Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football Black is the Color of objects that do not emit or Reflect Light in any part of the Visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of Teal, also called teal blue, is a medium to dark Blueish Green Color of low saturation; a dark Cyan. White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye The colour orange occurs Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football
- Logo design: Circle design with "FLORIDA" and "MARLINS" written around it; a marlin jumping through the circle and a baseball in the background. Marlin, Istiophoridae, is a member of a larger grouping of marine Fishes known as "billfish" of which several are popular in Big-game fishing
- Cable television Network: Fox Sports Net Florida is the Florida Marlins home television channel. The Fox Sports Regional Networks, or simply Fox Sports Net (FSN are a collection of cable TV Regional sports networks owned and operated by News Sun Sports, owned by Fox Sports Net, also occasionally shows Marlins games. Sun Sports is a Florida sports broadcasting network with its headquarters at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando.
- Former Cable television Network:
- Mascot: Billy the Marlin
- Team Mottos:
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- "You Gotta Be Here 2008!" (2008)
- "You Gotta Be Here!" (2007)
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- Playoff appearances: (2) 1997, 2003
- World Series appearances: (2) 1997, 2003
- Official Television Stations: FSN Florida, Sun Sports
- Official Radio Stations: WAXY (790), WQBA (1140)
- Spring Training Facility: Roger Dean Stadium (shared with the St. This is a list of current and former Major League Baseball Mascots sorted alphabetically Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. FSN Florida, formerly Fox Sports Net Florida and SportsChannel Florida, is a Television channel that shows local sports coverage in the state of Florida Sun Sports is a Florida sports broadcasting network with its headquarters at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Roger Dean Stadium is a Baseball stadium located in a shopping district called Abacoa, which is in Jupiter Florida. Louis Cardinals), Jupiter, FL
| Preceded by New York Mets 8 Seasons |
Fastest Franchise to win World Series 1997 5 Seasons |
Succeeded by Arizona Diamondbacks 4 Seasons |
- The Marlins will share Dolphin Stadium with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes football team starting in the 2008 season until 2010 when the Marlins' lease runs out. Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County Florida. As of the 2000 census the town had a total population of 39328 "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. The Miami Hurricanes represent the varsity sports teams of the University of Miami.
- The Marlins also became the first team since the creation of the Division Series to win the World Series without ever having home-field advantage during their entire post-season.
- The Marlins became the first opposing team to win a Series championship on the field at Yankee Stadium since the 1981 World Series, when the Los Angeles Dodgers did it. The Marlins won the series despite scoring fewer runs (17) than the Yankees (21).
- The Marlins are the first team in Major League Baseball to have a dance/cheer team: The Marlins Mermaids. Debuting in 2003, the "Marlin Mermaids" gained national exposure and have influenced other MLB teams to develop their own cheer/dance squads.
- Though the Marlins have never won a division title, they have also never lost a playoff series in their history (a perfect 6-0). They are the only team (of those who have been to the playoffs more than once) able to claim a perfect playoff record. They are also the only team in MLB history to have won two World Series titles as a wild card playoff entrant and the first team in MLB history to win the World Series as a wild card entrant.
- Since their first season in 1993, the Marlins join the Red Sox (2004, 2007) and the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000) as the only teams to have won multiple titles (1997, 2003) since then.
Retired Numbers
- 5 Carl Barger, team president who died just prior to the start of the Marlins' first season. Carl F Barger (born in Lewistown Pennsylvania, August 18, 1930 - December 9, 1992) was a high-powered Pittsburgh attorney The number, in honor of Barger's favorite player, Joe DiMaggio, was retired during a pre-game ceremony before their first-ever regular season game in 1993, culminated by DiMaggio himself throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe
- 42 Jackie Robinson, retired by all MLB teams. Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Managerial and Ownership History
- Main article: Managers and ownership of the Florida Marlins
Current roster
All Time Rosters
- Main article: Marlins all-time roster
Minor league affiliations
- AAA: Albuquerque Isotopes, Pacific Coast League
- AA: Carolina Mudcats, Southern League
- Advanced A: Jupiter Hammerheads, Florida State League
- A: Greensboro Grasshoppers, South Atlantic League
- Short A: Jamestown Jammers, New York-Penn League
- Rookie: GCL Marlins, Gulf Coast League
- Rookie: VSL Marlins Universidad, Venezuelan Summer League
Radio and television
The Marlins' flagship radio station from their inception in 1993 through 2007 was WQAM 560 AM. Florida Marlins Managers Rene Lachemann (1993-96 ' Cookie Rojas (1996 ' Interim manager John Boles Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon Washington) is an American professional athlete Andrew Mark Miller (born May 21, 1985 in Gainesville Florida) is a Pitcher for the Florida Marlins. Carlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco, born December 13, 1982 in Corona California is a Right-handed Pitcher in Major Scott Matthew Olsen (born January 12, 1984) is a Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball. Ryan C Tucker (born December 6, 1986 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Marlins. Burke Heinrich Badenhop (born February 8, 1983 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Marlins. Kevin Marschall Gregg (born June 20, 1978 in Corvallis Oregon) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Florida Logan French Kensing (born July 3, 1982 in San Antonio Texas) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Pitcher, with Matthew James Lindstrom (born February 11, 1980 in Rexburg Idaho) is a Major League Baseball closer for the Florida Marlins Justin Mark Miller (born August 27, 1977 in Torrance, California) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher who is currently a Joseph George Nelson (born October 25, 1974 in Alameda California) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Florida Renyel Eligio Pinto (born July 8, 1982 in Cúpira, Venezuela) is a Left-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher Douglas Michael Waechter (born January 28, 1981 in St Petersburg, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Michael Gregory Rabelo (born January 17, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Florida Marlins. Matthew Aaron Treanor (born March 3, 1976 in Garden Grove California) is a Catcher for the Florida Marlins in Major League Baseball Jorge Luis Cantú (born Jorge Luís Cantú Guzmán on January 30, 1982 in McAllen Texas) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman Wesley Ray Helms (born May 12, 1976 in Gastonia North Carolina) is an Infielder for the Florida Marlins. Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista California) is a Baseball First baseman who plays for the Florida Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983, in Samana Dominican Republic) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Florida Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. Alfredo Amézaga Delgado (born January 16, 1978, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Utility Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984 in Atlanta Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Jacque Dewayne Jones (born April 25, 1975 in San Diego, California) is an American Major League Baseball Outfielder Cody Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1980, in Portales New Mexico) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Daniel Edward Barone (born April 4, 1983, in San Jose California) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Marlins Eulogio "Frankie" De La Cruz Martinez (born March 12, 1984 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher in the Florida Marlins Jesús Andres Delgado Corrales (born April 19, 1984 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for Terrence Lee Gardner (born January 16, 1975 in Hartland, Michigan) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Carlos M Martínez (born May 26, 1982 in the Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Scott Allen Nestor (born August 20, 1984 in La Canada California) is a minor league Relief pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies Taylor Mark Tankersley (born March 7, 1983 in Missoula Montana) is a Left-handed Relief pitcher for the Florida Marlins Henricus van den Hurk (more commonly known as Rick VandenHurk; born on May 22, 1985 in Eindhoven Netherlands) nicknamed "The Holland Paul Chester Hoover (born April 14, 1976 in Columbus Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Florida Marlins. Robert Lazaro Andino (born April 25, 1984 in Miami Florida) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Florida Marlins Dallas Lyle McPherson (born July 23, 1980 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a Third baseman with the Florida Marlins Brett Michael Carroll (born October 3, 1982, in Knoxville Tennessee) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Florida Marlins Cameron Keith Maybin (born April 4, 1987 in Asheville, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball player in the Florida Randall Jai Miller (born January 17, 1985 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Florida Marlins. Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Fredi Jesus González (born January 28 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the current manager of the Florida Marlins in Major Pierre Arsenault (born October 12, 1963 in Roberval, Quebec) is a Major League Baseball Bullpen coordinator for the Stephen Eugene "Steve" Foster Jr (born August 16, 1966 in Dallas, Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball Andrew Junipero Fox (born January 12, 1971 in Sacramento California) is a First base /infield coach for the Florida Marlins and Mark Eugene Wiley (born February 28, 1948 in National City California) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball and current pitching Marquis Donnell "Bo" Porter (b July 5, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Major League Baseball Third base coach James Arthur Presley (born October 23 1961 Pensacola FL was an infielder with an eight year career from 1984 to 1991 Carlos Tosca (born September 29, 1953 in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba) was the Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2002 Alejandro Alberto De Aza Ceda (born April 4, 1984 in Guaymate, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Centerfielder Harvey Anderson García Ibarras (born March 16, 1984 in Caracas Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Joshua Michael Johnson (born January 31, 1984 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins Sergio Armando Mitre (born February 16, 1981 in Los Angeles California) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Right-handed Henry Jay Owens (born April 23, 1979, in Miami Florida) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Florida Marlins. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The following is a list of players both past and current who appeared at least in one game for the Florida Marlins franchise as listed on MLB The Albuquerque Isotopes are a Minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque New Mexico. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. The Carolina Mudcats are a Minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh North Carolina. The Southern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. The Jupiter Hammerheads are a Minor league baseball team based in Jupiter Florida, named for the Hammerhead shark. The Florida State League is a Class A Advanced Minor League Baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. The Greensboro Grasshoppers (formerly the Greensboro Bats and the Greensboro Hornets are a Minor league baseball team in Greensboro North Carolina, USA The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, The Jamestown Jammers are a Minor league baseball team in Jamestown New York, United States. The New York - Penn League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. The Gulf Coast Marlins are one of the Rookie Level minor league affiliates of the Florida Marlins. The Gulf Coast League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. The Venezuelan Summer League is a Minor league baseball Rookie league which operates in Carabobo and Aragua states Venezuela flagship is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels a designation given on account of being either the largest fastest newest most heavily armed or for publicity purposes the most well This article is about radio broadcasting for other uses see Radio (disambiguation. WQAM (560 AM, "Sportsradio 560" is a South Florida Radio station owned by Beasley Broadcast Group. Although the Marlins had plans to leave WQAM after 2006, they ultimately remained with WQAM for the 2007 season. On October 11, 2007, it was announced that the Marlins had entered into a partnership with WAXY 790 AM to broadcast all games for the 2008 season. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. WAXY-AM (790 AM, "The Ticket" is a Radio station licensed in South Miami Florida broadcasting on 790 kHz with a Sports talk Dave Van Horne and Glenn Geffner split the play-by-play assignment. Dave Van Horne, a native of Easton Pennsylvania, is a Major League Baseball Announcer, the lead radio play-by-play voice of the Florida Marlins Glenn Geffner, a Miami native is a radio Play-by-play announcer for the Florida Marlins.
Games are also heard in Spanish on WQBA 1140 AM. Felo Ramirez, who calls play-by-play on that station along with Luis Quintana, won the Ford C. Rafael (Felo Ramírez (born approx 1921 is the Cuban American Spanish language radio voice of the Florida Marlins. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Marlins games are televised by FSN Florida and Sun Sports. FSN Florida, formerly Fox Sports Net Florida and SportsChannel Florida, is a Television channel that shows local sports coverage in the state of Florida Sun Sports is a Florida sports broadcasting network with its headquarters at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. FSN Florida's slogan of this year is "You Gotta Be Here". There are no games available over-the-air; the last "free TV" broadcast of a game was on WPXM in 2005. Terrestrial television is a term which refers to modes of television broadcasting which do not involve satellite transmission WPXM, channel 35 is the local affiliate for the ION Television network in the South Florida area ( Miami and Fort Lauderdale) 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Rich Waltz is the play-by-play announcer and Tommy Hutton is the color analyst. Rich Waltz (originally from Martinez California) is the current Play-by-play Commentator for Florida Marlins Baseball broadcasts Thomas George Hutton (born April 20, 1946 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player and is currently the A color commentator, sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the Broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the Play-by-play
Although Marlins games can be seen throughout Florida without blackout, FSN Florida games cannot be seen on the Bright House Networks affiliate for the Orlando, Florida, area, since that cable system does not carry FSN Florida. Bright House Networks is a Cable television company and the sixth largest MSO in the United States owned by Advance/Newhouse, headquartered in Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. Only games shown on Sun Sports appear on Bright House in Orlando.
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Rare Feats
No Hitters
- Anibal Sanchez - 9/6/06 vs. Media and broadcast information/history for the Florida Marlins: Flagship broadcast outlets All names/call letters used are those used by the broadcaster the last time the Diamondbacks
- A.J. Burnett - 5/12/01 at. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Padres
- Kevin Brown - 6/10/97 at. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Kevin Brown may refer to Kevin Brown (Runningback (b 1970 for the Miami Hurricanes Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens Kevin Brown (right-handed Giants
- Al Leiter - 5/11/96 vs. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Alois Terry "Al" Leiter (ˈlaɪtɚ born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a retired Major League Baseball Rockies
Cycles
No Marlin has ever hit for the cycle in history. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
Opening Day Starting pitchers
See also
- 2007 Florida Marlins Draft
- NL Wildcard winners (since 1994)
References
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External links
- Florida Marlins Official Website
- Baseball-Reference.com
- Florida Marlins: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Fish@Bat - Blogging the Florida Marlins
- MarlinsBaseball.com - The Premier Florida Marlins Fan Site
- MarlinsNation.com - Feel the Teal
- Teal and Black: The Authority on Marlins Baseball
- Bright Orange Seats - We're There...In Spirit
- Fish@Bat - The Florida Marlins Wiki (By Marlins Fans, For Marlins Fans)
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World Series Champions 1997 |
Succeeded by New York Yankees |
| Preceded by Anaheim Angels |
World Series Champions 2003 |
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Succeeded by San Diego Padres |
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National League Champions 2003 |
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| Preceded by San Francisco Giants |
National League Wild Card Winners 2003 |
Succeeded by Houston Astros |
| Preceded by Los Angeles Dodgers |
National League Wild Card Winners 1997 |
Succeeded by Chicago Cubs |
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