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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...
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...
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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1st choice: Millar eyes O's return
His contributions to Boston's first World Series title team in 86 years will forever link him to Red Sox Nation. He has spent more time with the Florida Marlins than with any other club. Yet Kevin Millar, the fun-loving, trash-talking, gear-grinding...Tags: Brian Roberts, Boston Red Sox, Jason Giambi, Major League Baseball, Carlos Delgado
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Treanor leaves game
Florida Marlins catcher Matt Treanor left Sunday's game, not long after fouling a ball off his left knee in the second inning. Treanor grounded out to end the inning and then took his position but walked off the field during warmups. John Baker replaced...Tags: Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies
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Pendulum swings back in Mets' favor
For the Mets, Sunday had all the potential to be the worst day of a season that already has had more than its share of bad days. For starters, Pedro Martinez was shelled in the opener, after which the manager acknowledged that the one-time ace was now...Tags: Tom Brady, New York Mets, Omar Minaya, Injuries, Pedro Martinez
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Marlins concede role now spoiler
South Florida Sun-SentinelThree weeks and 19 games to go, and the Marlins season still matters, albeit for the wrong reasons. After Sunday's 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, the focus is firmly on things such as home run history and making life miserable...Tags: New York Mets, Jason Giambi, St. Louis Cardinals, American League, Miguel Tejada
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Young Close To Perfect Game
Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Brewers before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres won 10-1 Sunday in Milwaukee. Young got Prince Fielder and Corey Hart to pop out in the eighth before Kapler hit...Tags: Francisco Cordero, Darin Erstad, Corey Hart, Kerry Wood, Albert Pujols
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Mets' investment in Santana paying off now
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It's time to play the sports numbers game
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Three runs good enough for Cards
Back to one (over): The Marlins dropped to a game over .500 after losing two of three to the Cardinals, who won five of the seven meetings. For the Marlins, the loss was their sixth in 56 games when holding opponents to three runs or less. First loss:...Tags: Braden Looper, Albert Pujols
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Phil Rogers' baseball rating
1. Red Sox (4): Consider the latest change at the top of the Tribune rankings a case of back to the future. The reigning World Series champions are awakening the echoes at Fenway Park, going 22-10 there since the end of June. As a result, they are...Tags: National Football League, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Joe Torre, New York Mets, Carlos Zambrano
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MLB WATCH: NL
Padres 10, Brewers 1: Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game for visiting San Diego, retiring the first 23 Brewers in order before Gabe Kapler homered. Not bad for a guy who missed nine weeks after a scorching liner from Albert Pujols broke...Tags: Albert Pujols, Houston Astros, Jolbert Cabrera, Major League Baseball, Gabe Kapler
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Lopez's 2 homers lift Mariners past Yankees
Jose Lopez hit two homers, Ryan Feierabend went from idle to impressive and the Seattle Mariners sent the New York Yankees tumbling into fourth place with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. Lopez's liner just over the wall in left field gave Seattle a 3-2 lead...Tags: Miguel Cabrera, Francisco Cordero, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, David Ortiz
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Pujols homers, lifts Cards
Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday. Reds 4, Cubs 3 CINCINNATI -- Jolbert Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single off Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood to complete Cincinnati's...Tags: New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Darin Erstad, Kerry Wood, Albert Pujols
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