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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...
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...
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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Uggla leads Marlins to sweep of Nationals
Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet. Uggla hit two homers Sunday to help the Marlins complete another three-game sweep of the...Tags: Distilling and Brewing Industry, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros
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TONIGHT'S GAME
Marlins at Reds 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati TV: FSN Radio: WAXY (790-AM), WQBA (1140-AM, Spanish)Tags: Major League Baseball
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Astros Rally, Beat Dodgers
Hiroki Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Sunday, but the Houston Astros scored six runs in the eighth and beat the Dodgers 8-5 in Los Angeles. Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence had RBI singles, and Brad Ausmus a two-run single...Tags: Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies
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350 wins for Maddux
From wire reportsGreg Maddux reached another milestone in his long, brilliant career late Saturday night. Maddux became the ninth pitcher in big league history to win 350 games, reaching the plateau in his fifth try and leading the host San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over...Tags: Landforms, Mountains, Major League Baseball, Awards and Prizes, Physical Fitness
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Mets go to Church and Beltran to beat the stumbling Reds
Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning to support Oliver Perez and lead the New York Mets to an 8-3 win Sunday over the bumbling Cincinnati Reds. The Reds batted out of order in the top of the ninth after an earlier...Tags: Distilling and Brewing Industry, Physical Fitness, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets
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Florida Marlins to host Dinner On The Diamond
A marketing publication of the Sun-Sentinel CompanyThe Florida Marlins Community Foundation is set to host the 12th Annual Dinner on the Diamond presented by 790 The Ticket and FSN Florida this Sunday, immediately following the 1:10 p.m. game with the Kansas City Royals. The event, which will benefit...Tags: Major League Baseball, Charity, Dolphin Stadium, Kansas City Royals
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Florida Marlins rally, sweep Nationals en route to best record in NL
South Florida Sun-SentinelWhether the Marlins used pink bats or not, they remained red hot on Sunday in a come-from-behind 5-4 win over Washington for their seventh consecutive victory. Jeremy Hermida's two-run homer and Dan Uggla's solo homer, his second of the game, off...Tags: Mother's Day, National League, Ronnie Belliard, Aaron Boone
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Phil Rogers' rankings
1. Red Sox (2): Since getting swept by Tampa Bay April 25-27, Boston has once again hit stride. Starting pitching has been the key, with Daisuke Matsuzaka and Josh Beckett combining to go 5-0 in their last five starts. Jonathan Papelbon lost twice in...Tags: Injuries, Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs
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Phil Rogers' rankings
1. Red Sox (2): Since getting swept by Tampa Bay April 25-27, Boston has once again hit stride. Starting pitching has been the key, with Daisuke Matsuzaka and Josh Beckett combining to go 5-0 in their last five starts. Jonathan Papelbon lost twice in...Tags: Injuries, Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs
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Hot Marlins head for homer-friendly Cincy
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe homer-happy Marlins get four games at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati to improve their total of 53, second in the majors, and they have a good chance to do it. In the five-plus years since Great American opened, opponents have hit 633 homers...Tags: Dolphin Stadium, U.S. Cellular Field, Luis Gonzalez
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