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One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins'...
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins'...
One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
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Big Al's Steaks makes menu changes based on economic slump
Forum Publishing GroupDelray Beach—Big Al's Steaks, 450 E. Atlantic Ave., is celebrating its nine-month anniversary by coming out with a new menu featuring several combo specials less than $10. "It's an additional item menu. We're in the final stages of redesigning...Tags: Philadelphia Flyers, Major League Baseball, Aaron Boone, Philadelphia Phillies, Bodies of Water
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Fast start
Roch Around the ClockIt didn't take long for the Orioles to give Garrett Olson a lead.Nick Markakis belted a two-run homer in the first inning, the ball landing in the back of the flag court, after Blue Jays starter Shaun Marcum hit Adam......Tags: New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies
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Bartman turns down $25,000 for autograph
Steve Bartman has refused yet another offer to cash in on the moment he became the most famous -- or infamous -- Chicago Cubs fan in history. Bartman friend Frank Murtha says that Bartman won't accept an offer of $25,000. For the money, all Bartman...Tags: Moises Alou, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball
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Boy hit by foul ball to throw out 1st pitch at Cubs game
Chicago Tribune reporterA 7-year-old boy who was hit in the head by a foul ball at his first Cubs game will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at his second. Dominic DiAngi was rushed to Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago in serious condition and treated for a...Tags: Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field, Ted Lilly
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Pitching struggles keep Trembley up at night
Sun reporterOrioles manager Dave Trembley went back to his apartment late Tuesday and watched a replay of his team's 10-8 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays earlier in the night. It certainly didn't look any better the second time around. "We have to understand also that...Tags: Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, American League
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Pitching performances trouble Trembley
Sun reporterOrioles manager Dave Trembley went back to his apartment late Tuesday and watched a replay of his team's 10-8 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays earlier in the night. It certainly didn't look any better the second time around. "We have to understand also that...Tags: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, American League
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Tonight's Marlins game
Marlins at Cubs 8:05 p.m., Wrigley Field, Chicago TV: FSN. Radio: WAXY (790-AM); WEFL (760-AM); WQBA (1140-AM, Spanish).Tags: Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field
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Any Solution To Baseball's Broken-Bat Problem?
Courant Staff WriterLast month, a 16-member advisory committee met in New York to examine health and safety risks posed by maple bats breaking, resulting in jagged projectiles flying in the direction of players and spectators. Major League Baseball concluded that it would...Tags: Todd Helton, Barry Bonds, Boston Red Sox, National Hockey League, Health and Safety at School
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Mussina beats Twins to extend Yanks' home winning streak
Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a double, and Richie Sexson had a...Tags: Mike Lowell, New York Yankees, Mike Mussina, Carlos Quentin, Miguel Cabrera
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Mets tie for lead in East
Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night. John Maine (9-7) pitched seven effective innings and New York took advantage...Tags: Colorado Rockies, Jose Reyes, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros
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