the major leagues, where he replaced Plácido Polanco, who was placed on the disabled list. On August 17, he was designated for assignment when the Phillies removed Chase Utley from the 15-day disabled list. On September 3 Dobbs was recalled from Lehigh Valley. Florida/Miami Marlins On January 31, 2011, Dobbs signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins with an invite to spring training. He made it in the 25-man roster for the 2011 season. He was designated for assignment on April 29, 2014. He was released on May 6. Washington Nationals On May 12, 2014, Dobbs signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. His contract was selected on May 16, 2014, and he was added to the active roster. Personal life Dobbs resides in La Cañada Flintridge, California, with his wife Heidi. He also has a daughter, Taylor, born December 20, 2006. He is pursuing a degree in business during the Major League Baseball offseason. See also Home run in first Major League at-bat References External links 1978 births Living people Seattle Mariners players Philadelphia Phillies players Florida Marlins players Miami Marlins players Washington Nationals players Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball players Oklahoma Sooners baseball players Everett AquaSox players San Bernardino Stampede players Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players San Antonio Missions players Tacoma Rainiers players Peoria Javelinas players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Syracuse Chiefs players Baseball players from Los Angeles Major League Baseball third basemen People from La Cañada Flintridge, California Anchorage Glacier Pilots players Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks players