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One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success ha...
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success ha...
One of two expansion teams to join Major League Baseball in 1993, the Florida Marlins won the first of two World Series championships in 1997. They were the quickest franchise to win the title until 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in their fourth year of existence.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
Though the Marlins have never won a National League East title, they've never lost a postseason series. In 2003, they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series and beat the New York Yankees in six games. Tempering the franchise's on-field success has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins' lease at Dolphin Stadium, a venue they share with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami (starting in 2008), expires after the 2010 season.
Limited revenue streams have hindered the Marlins' ability to retain their star players long-term. Under original owner H. Wayne Huizenga, John Henry and current owner Jeffrey Loria, a New York City-based art dealer, the Marlins have traded numerous star players because of economics.
Among the players the Marlins have traded since 1997: Moises Alou, Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Edgar Renteria, Derrek Lee, Carlos Delgado, Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, and Josh Beckett.
Roster instability has contributed to the Marlins having a lukewarm relationship with fans. They drew more than 60,000 for their World Series appearances, but Marlins' home games are among the most poorly attended in the majors. The reasons stem from not having a sufficiently competitive team to the constant threat of rain during the South Florida summers. In spite of the extensive roster turnover the Marlins have enjoyed front office stability. Dave Dombrowski served as the team's general manager from its inception through the 2001 season. Starting in 2002, when Loria purchased the team, Larry Beinfest assumed those responsibilities and remains in charge of all personnel matters as president of baseball operations. Starting with Rene Lachemann (1993-96), the Marlins have employed eight managers: John Boles (1996, 1999-2001), Jim Leyland (1997-98), Tony Perez (2001), Jeff Torborg (2002-03), Jack McKeon (2003-05), Joe Girardi (2006) and Fredi Gonzalez (2007-present).
The Marlins have never had a player hit for the cycle, but Leiter (1996), Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006) all have thrown no-hitters.
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Help isn't on way
The ship is sinking, and no one seems to be feeling much urgency to save it. Oh, Dale Sveum and his bosses with the Cubs would like more victories. But management isn't going to throw anyone a lifeline, not with so little to gain with a move toward the...
Tags: Anthony Rizzo, Dale Sveum, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Carlos Zambrano, Theo Epstein
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Marlins lose hit parade against Giants
MIAMI Usually it's just the offense that lets down Anibal Sanchez. Thursday, his defense failed him as well. The Giants in the sixth inning hung a four-spot on Sanchez, matching their combined run total from four previous games against him. That helped...
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Bonifacio to have thumb surgery; Kearns to DL
MIAMI — Marlins outfielder Emilio Bonifacio on Friday will undergo left thumb surgery, a procedure that will keep him sidelined four to six weeks. Further tests revealed the thumb ligament partially tore off the bone. Rather than wait for it to...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Tim Lincecum, Baseball Statistics, Gaby Sanchez, Josh Johnson (baseball)
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
Hasta ahora no me he equivocado, y me sorprende lo "sorprendido" que...Tags: Texas Rangers, Golf, Rashard Lewis, Blake Griffin, Carmelo Anthony
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Rockies come back on Zambrano, Marlins to avoid sweep
MIAMI — Considering the way Carlos Zambrano has been pitching, Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen admitted to having "a little smile on my face" when the offense staked him to a 3-0 lead. That smile didn't make it through the culmination of Wednesday'...
Tags: Ozzie Guillen, Jose Reyes, Carlos Zambrano, Alex White, Marco Scutaro
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Nolasco passes Willis as Marlins all-time wins leader
— Ricky Nolasco's name may not resonate with some of those on the Marlins' World Series teams, the likes of Beckett, Willis, Hernandez and Brown. But no pitcher has won as many games in a Marlins uniform as the right-hander from Beaumont, Calif....
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Stanton playing lights-out ball: Grand slam KO's part of Marlins Park scoreboard
Sun SentinelGiancarlo Stanton cast new light on the term knockout blow with one mighty swing Monday night. Stanton's shot heard 'round Marlins Park not only KO'd the second-oldest starting pitcher in major league history, it broke the auxiliary scoreboard in left...Tags: Ozzie Guillen, Jose Reyes, Philadelphia Phillies, Hanley Ramirez, Marco Scutaro
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Quiet Austin Kearns lets bat speak loudly for Marlins
— Giancarlo Stanton generated the loudest impact in Monday's victory with his scoreboard-busting grand slam. Just as vital was the contribution of the most soft-spoken Marlin, Austin Kearns, who had four hits and two RBI. Kearns has quietly been...Tags: Madison Bumgarner, Omar Infante, Ozzie Guillen, Tim Lincecum, Philadelphia Phillies
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Kerry's story
Many people outside of Chicago may be puzzled by the intensity of Cubs fans' love for Kerry Wood. In the wake of his retirement, I have heard much talk about his unrealized potential; his bursting onto the scene with his 20-strikeout performance as a...Tags: Kerry Wood, National League, World Series, Chicago Cubs
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So Long Woody
WGN-TVThanks Kerry. It was fun, it was frustrating, it was always interesting. I wasn't at Wrigley for your last appearance. I was in Florida at wedding and snuck out to a restaurant to watch the Cubs and the Sox. A sympathetic bartender put the game on and...Tags: World Series, Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
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Stanton turns out the lights with mighty slam
— Giancarlo Stanton cast new light on the term knockout blow with one mighty swing Monday night. Stanton's shot heard 'round Marlins Park not only KO'd the second-oldest starting pitcher in major league history, it broke the auxiliary scoreboard in...Tags: Jose Reyes, Ozzie Guillen, Philadelphia Phillies, Logan Morrison, Hanley Ramirez
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Nolasco tries again to pass Willis for Marlins' wins record
— It's Take Three in Ricky Nolasco's bid to take sole possession of the Marlins' record for victories that he shares with Dontrelle Willis at 68. Coming off losses in his past two starts, Nolasco is most concerned with doing his part in...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Tim Lincecum, Kevin Brown, Josh Johnson (baseball), Ryan Vogelsong
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