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(2001). As part of the new stadium agreement, the team renamed itself the Miami Marlins on November 11, 2011 and unveiled new uniforms and team logo in time for the move to the new stadium in 2012. Until a naming-rights deal is reached, the park will be known as Marlins Park. The Marlins' flagship radio station from their inception in 1993 through 2007 was WQAM 560 AM. Although the Marlins had plans to leave WQAM after 2006, they remained with WQAM for the 2007 season. On October 11, 2007, the Marlins announced an agreement with WAXY 790 AM to broadcast
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beat the Yankees four games to two in the World Series. In 2013, "Forbes" evaluated the current value for the Miami Marlins at around $520 million. As of May 12, 2009, the Marlins were 569–564 under Loria. On November 11, 2011, the Florida Marlins officially rebranded themselves the Miami Marlins with a new logo, uniform, and color scheme. The franchise, which previously paid rent at Sun Life Stadium, had been trying for years to finance a new retractable roof ballpark. The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County both voted to approve construction of a new baseball stadium for the Marlins.
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(2001). As part of the new stadium agreement, the team renamed itself the Miami Marlins on November 11, 2011 and unveiled new uniforms and team logo in time for the move to the new stadium in 2012. Until a naming-rights deal is reached, the park will be known as Marlins Park. The Marlins' flagship radio station from their inception in 1993 through 2007 was WQAM 560 AM. Although the Marlins had plans to leave WQAM after 2006, they remained with WQAM for the 2007 season. On October 11, 2007, the Marlins announced an agreement with WAXY 790 AM to broadcast
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When the major leagues expanded to the Miami area in 1993, the old nickname was revived, but the team was initially known as the Florida Marlins. By identifying with the entire state instead of the city, the name's alliterative quality was lost. However, the team officially adopted the Miami Marlins name on November 11, 2011. This was part of a funding agreement between the team and the city of Miami for the team's new stadium which opened in 2012. The Marlins are commonly nicknamed "the Fish". Milwaukee's various professional teams, going back to the 1870s, had names like the Cream
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losses, last in the National League East. In September 2011, the Marlins acquired manager Ozzie Guillén in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. The Marlins unveiled a new set of uniforms and color schemes on November 11, 2011, officially becoming the "Miami Marlins". They signed several high-profile free agents during the off-season in Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, and former White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, who played for Ozzie Guillén from 2004 to 2011. The 2012 season marked the debut of the team's new ballpark, Marlins Park. Per an agreement with the city, the team underwent a rebranding as the
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plan back in 2008, Norman Braman. A vocal opponent of the stadium deal, former commissioner Carlos A. Giménez, succeeded Alvarez as county mayor after a special election was held on June 28, 2011. The franchise held a major rebranding event on November 11, 2011. During the festivities, the "Florida Marlins" were officially renamed the "Miami Marlins" as required by the stadium contract with the city government. The team also unveiled its new uniforms and colors which were designed to match the colors of Marlins Park. During the 2011–12 offseason, Miami Mayor Regalado publicized details of contract clauses in which the
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(which owns the park), the Marlins officially changed their name to the "Miami Marlins" on November 11, 2011. They also adopted a new logo, color scheme, and uniforms. The Marlins have the distinction of winning a World Series championship in both seasons they qualified for the postseason, doing so in 1997 and 2003—both times as the National League wild card team. They defeated the American League (AL) champion Cleveland Indians in the 1997 World Series, with shortstop Édgar Rentería driving in second baseman Craig Counsell for the series-clinching run in the 11th inning of the seventh and deciding game. In
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Miami Marlins (International League) The Miami Marlins were a minor league baseball team based in Miami, Florida. The original Marlins were a Triple-A franchise in the International League from 1956 through 1960. The International League team was succeeded by a Single-A team in the Florida State League (now the Fort Myers Miracle) and today's Miami Marlins (formerly the Florida Marlins) of Major League Baseball. The International League Marlins were a transplanted version of the original Syracuse Chiefs, having been created on December 20, 1955, when the Syracuse club (a member of the IL as early as 1886 and a continuous
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Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League. The Marlins added Yamamoto to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. Miami Marlins minor league players Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Miami Marlins system: Nick Paul Anderson (born July 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. Anderson attended Brainerd High School in Brainerd, Minnesota and played college baseball at St. Cloud State University and Mayville State University. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 32nd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not
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the Miami Marlins in 2012, upon moving into its new stadium at the former site of the Orange Bowl. In June, 2013, a book titled: "The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956–1960 Original Miami Marlins" was published by author Sam Zygner. On July 20, 2013, the present-day Miami Marlins wore "throwback jerseys"/replicas of the International League Marlins' jerseys in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The IL Miami Marlins were affiliated with the following major league teams: Miami Marlins (International League) The Miami Marlins were a minor league baseball team based in Miami, Florida. The original
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Yankee Stadium since 1981, when the Los Angeles Dodgers did it. The Marlins are also the last team to win a World Series at the original Yankee Stadium; the Yankees themselves would not participate in another World Series until 2009, when they defeated the then-defending champion Philadelphia Phillies at the new Yankee Stadium. The Marlins won the series despite scoring fewer runs (17) than the Yankees (21). The offseason after their second World Series title, the Marlins made a questionable cost-cutting move as Derrek Lee was traded to Chicago Cubs for Hee-seop Choi and pitcher Mike Nannini. The Marlins also
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Miami Marlins minor league players Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Miami Marlins system: Nick Paul Anderson (born July 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. Anderson attended Brainerd High School in Brainerd, Minnesota and played college baseball at St. Cloud State University and Mayville State University. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 32nd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign with the Brewers and signed with the Rockford RiverHawks/Aviators of the Frontier League, who he played for over the
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season, and was considering a comeback to the major leagues, but never played professionally again. Wilson spent several years as an analyst for Fox Sports Florida's coverage of the Miami Marlins alongside former Marlins players Jeff Conine and Carl Pavano. In 2016, Wilson, along with Eduardo Perez and Al Leiter, served as an analyst with play-by-play man Rich Waltz. This analyst rotation come about after the Marlins fired longtime analyst Tommy Hutton after the 2015 season. Also in 2016, when his Marlins schedule did not conflict, Wilson served as an analyst for MLB Network. Additionally, Wilson hosted "Marlins Clubhouse", a
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"rainbow" M used since the move to Marlins Park with a new logo featuring a red, blue, grey, and black color scheme. The new branding was described as "[capturing] the energy and diversity of Miami". History of the Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are a Major League Baseball team that currently plays in the city of Miami. Founded in as the Florida Marlins, the Marlins began play in in the suburb of Miami Gardens, and moved to the city in , becoming the Miami Marlins at that time. On March 7, , Wayne Huizenga, CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, announced
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(who wore that number with the Royals), became the first Marlins player to wear the number. After José Fernández's death as a result of a boating accident on September 25, 2016, the Miami Marlins announced plans to build a memorial at Marlins Park in his honor. However, Fernández's number 16 has yet to be officially retired. The Marlins began construction of a new, state-of-the-art stadium at the Miami Orange Bowl site on July 18, 2009. The now approved stadium was the subject of a protracted legal battle. A lawsuit by local automobile franchise mogul and former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman
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portion of a new stadium. The Miami Dolphins notified the Marlins in December 2004 that they would terminate its lease at what was then Pro Player Stadium following the 2010 season if no stadium deal appeared imminent. A big step came in February 2005 when Miami-Dade County officials unveiled a financial plan for a budgeted $420 million to $435 million ballpark and parking garage for the Marlins east of the Miami Orange Bowl. The Marlins also attempted to lobby funding from the state of Florida. However, in May 2005, the Marlins' struggles with the Florida Legislature continued, as its requests
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next two seasons. In 2015 he pitched for the Frontier Greys. Anderson's contract was purchased by the Minnesota Twins in August 2015. On November 20, 2018 the Twins traded him to the Miami Marlins for Brian Schales. The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster. Bryson Michael Brigman (born June 19, 1995) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Miami Marlins organization. Brigman graduated from Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California in 2014. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 40th round of the 2014 MLB draft, but did not sign and instead chose to
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deadline (July 31), as Burnett was slated to be a free agent after the season and had already declared his desire to test the market like Pavano did. Burnett was mentioned in possible trades with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers, with many rumors also including Lowell or Encarnacion. The Marlins did not make a huge move at the deadline, instead trading minor-leaguer Yorman Bazardo to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Ron Villone. The Marlins did have some pleasant surprises during the season. Dontrelle Willis became the 13th member
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original name, Los Angeles Angels, for marketing reasons. This caused many legal problems with the city of Anaheim, and the franchise was eventually required to keep "Anaheim" in the team name. As a result, the official designation became the wordy "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim." and the geographic location has been removed from the team's jerseys. Minor league teams had been known as the Miami Marlins for several decades, referencing the marlin, a popular sport fish. There were the Miami Marlins of the International League (1956–60) and the Miami Marlins (1962–70) and Miami Marlins (1982–88) of the Florida State League.
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situation with the benches clearing. 2018 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2018 season was the 26th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League and the 7th as the "Miami" Marlins. Don Mattingly was the manager of the Marlins for a third year. The Marlins played their home games at Marlins Park as members of the National League East Division. This year marked the first season under the new ownership group led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman. On October 2, 2017, following the conclusion of the 2017 season, the Marlins were officially sold to
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2017 Miami Marlins season The 2017 Miami Marlins season was the 25th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) Marlins franchise, all in the National League, and the sixth as the "Miami" Marlins. The Marlins played their home games at Marlins Park and hosted the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. The Marlins were managed by Don Mattingly in his second season as manager of the team. They finished the season 77–85 to finish in second place, 20 games behind the Washington Nationals, in the National League East Division. They failed to make the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. The season
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2018 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2018 season was the 26th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League and the 7th as the "Miami" Marlins. Don Mattingly was the manager of the Marlins for a third year. The Marlins played their home games at Marlins Park as members of the National League East Division. This year marked the first season under the new ownership group led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman. On October 2, 2017, following the conclusion of the 2017 season, the Marlins were officially sold to a group led by Derek
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History of the Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are a Major League Baseball team that currently plays in the city of Miami. Founded in as the Florida Marlins, the Marlins began play in in the suburb of Miami Gardens, and moved to the city in , becoming the Miami Marlins at that time. On March 7, , Wayne Huizenga, CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, announced he had purchased 15 percent of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and 50 percent of the Dolphins' home, Joe Robbie Stadium, for an estimated $30 million. Huizenga stated his intention to aggressively pursue an expansion franchise.
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early on was the Florida Flamingos. The franchise adopted the nickname "Marlins" from previous minor league teams, the Miami Marlins of the International League from 1956 to 1960, and the Miami Marlins (1962–70) and Miami Marlins (1982–88) teams that played in the Florida State League. In November 1991, the Marlins hired Fredi González as the Marlins first Minor League manager. On December 16, 1991, they made their first-ever signing, inking 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Clemente Núñez to a contract. They selected catcher Charles Johnson of the University of Miami with their first-ever first round draft pick in June 1992. Later that
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'<br>"Players in bold"' are on the active roster." "Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts" 2017 Miami Marlins season The 2017 Miami Marlins season was the 25th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) Marlins franchise, all in the National League, and the sixth as the "Miami" Marlins. The Marlins played their home games at Marlins Park and hosted the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.
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SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H =Hits; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; ERA = Earned run average; " 2012 Miami Marlins season The 2012 Miami Marlins season was the 20th season for the Major League Baseball franchise. The Marlins moved into Marlins Park for the 2012 season; as part of the agreement, they changed their name from the "Florida Marlins" to the "Miami Marlins". "Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home Runs; RBI
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2012 Miami Marlins season The 2012 Miami Marlins season was the 20th season for the Major League Baseball franchise. The Marlins moved into Marlins Park for the 2012 season; as part of the agreement, they changed their name from the "Florida Marlins" to the "Miami Marlins". "Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen Bases" "Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses;
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with both the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants fell apart. On December 5, 2007, the Marlins agreed to the terms of a trade with the Detroit Tigers. The trade would surprisingly send not only Cabrera, but also Willis, to the Tigers. In return, the Marlins did not receive four players, but six. The Marlins received center fielder Cameron Maybin, catcher Mike Rabelo, and pitchers Andrew Miller, Eulogio De La Cruz, Burke Badenhop, and Dallas Trahern. The Marlins did have some bright spots on offense as they set club records for runs scored (790), hits (1,504), doubles (340), home
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stadium complex to rise on the grounds of the old Orange Bowl site. The Marlins hoped to open at the new stadium on Opening Day 2012 with a new name of Miami Marlins. The Marlins kicked off the new season with the youngest team in baseball and with the lowest payroll for the fourth consecutive season. New leadoff man Emilio Bonifacio stole the show on Opening Day. He hit the first Opening Day inside-the-park home run since Carl Yastrzemski did it for the Boston Red Sox in 1968 and had three stolen bases to go along with four hits. Hanley
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six styles of uniforms they have worn, the most notable omission being that of the "Periwinkle Blue" era from 1997 to 2001, when Disney owned the team. This was the Florida Marlins' final season at Sun Life Stadium, after 19 years, they moved to their new ballpark in downtown Miami, where they became the Miami Marlins. Due to the U2 360° Tour concert scheduled June 29 at Sun Life Stadium and the needed time to set up the stage, the Marlins were forced to move their scheduled home games for June 24–26 against the Seattle Mariners to the Mariners' park
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Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball organization based in Miami, Florida. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. Their home park is Marlins Park. Though one of only two MLB franchises to have never won a division title (the other is the Colorado Rockies), the Marlins have won two World Series championships as a wild card team. The team began play as an expansion team in the 1993 season as the Florida Marlins and played home games from their inaugural season to the 2012 season
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was only average for the first year, dropping down to second to last by 2013. Opening Day payrolls for 25-man roster (since 1993): The annual financial records of the Marlins according to "Forbes" since 2001. Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball organization based in Miami, Florida. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. Their home park is Marlins Park. Though one of only two MLB franchises to have never won a division title (the other is the Colorado Rockies), the Marlins have won two World
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year Marlins President Carl Barger collapsed and died at the baseball winter meetings in Louisville, Kentucky. The Marlins later retired the number 5 in honor of Barger's favorite player, Joe DiMaggio, but would put the number back into circulation when they moved to the city of Miami in 2012, honoring Barger instead with a plaque at the new Marlins Park. The Marlins' first manager was Rene Lachemann, a former catcher who had previously managed the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers, and who at the time of his hiring was a third base coach for the Oakland Athletics. The team drafted
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Dombrowski resigned as President and General Manager of the Florida Marlins and accepted the position as President of the Detroit Tigers. Entering the new year, Henry sold the Marlins to Montreal Expos owner Jeffrey Loria, clearing the way for Henry to buy the Boston Red Sox. Loria brought the entire Expos management and coaching staff to the Marlins. David Samson became team president, Larry Beinfest became General Manager and Jeff Torborg became manager. Prior to the 2002 season, the Marlins traded RHP Matt Clement and RHP Antonio Alfonseca to the Cubs for RHP Julián Tavárez, LHP Dontrelle Willis, RHP Jose
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2016 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2016 season was the 24th season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the fifth as the "Miami" Marlins. This was the first season under manager Don Mattingly. The Marlins finished in third place in the National League East. This also marked José Fernández's final season as he died in a boating accident on September 25. "Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; Avg.
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= Batting average; OBP = On Base Percentage; SLG = Slugging Percentage; SB = Stolen bases" "Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts" 2016 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2016 season was the 24th season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the fifth as the "Miami" Marlins. This was the first season under manager Don Mattingly. The Marlins finished in third place
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IP = Innings pitched; H =Hits; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; ERA = Earned run average; " 2013 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2013 season was the 21st season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the second as the "Miami" Marlins. The Marlins finished the season with a 62-100 record, their 2nd worst record as an MLB franchise. "Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG =
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2013 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2013 season was the 21st season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the second as the "Miami" Marlins. The Marlins finished the season with a 62-100 record, their 2nd worst record as an MLB franchise. "Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases" "Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves;
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Gulf Coast League Marlins The Gulf Coast League Marlins are a Rookie Level minor league affiliate of the Miami Marlins that plays in the Gulf Coast League. The team plays their home games in Jupiter, Florida at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, which is also the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. The Marlins include mostly players who are in their first year of professional baseball either as draftees or non-drafted free agents. The GCL Marlins were based in Kissimmee, Florida in 1992–1993, and Melbourne, Florida 1994–2001. The GCL Marlins threw a combined perfect game
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but their fifth straight losing season since winning the World Series. The Marlins also turned their first ever triple play in franchise history on July 28, 2002. During the offseason, the Marlins signed free agent catcher Iván Rodríguez – a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner – and acquired speedy outfielder Juan Pierre from the Colorado Rockies hoping to offset the loss of sluggers Cliff Floyd and Preston Wilson. The Marlins did acquire P Mike Hampton but dealt him and his hefty contract to the Braves for P Tim Spooneybarger. The Marlins struggled in the opening stages of the season, going
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2014 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2014 season was the 22nd season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the third as the "Miami" Marlins. They finished 77–85, 19 games back in third place in the division. The Marlins had an 18–12 win–loss record in spring training, their .600 winning percentage being the joint-best (along with Pittsburgh) among National League teams in pre-season. One of their games against the Atlanta Braves ended in a 6–6 tie and was therefore not included in the standings. "Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H =
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shortstop for the Miami Marlins organization. Dunand attended Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, and North Carolina State University. He played college baseball as a shortstop for the NC State Wolfpack. The Miami Marlins selected Dunand with the 51st overall selection of the 2017 MLB draft. Dunand signed with the Marlins, receiving a $1.2 million signing bonus. He made his professional debut that year and spent his first professional season with both the Jupiter Hammerheads and the GCL Marlins, slashing .370/.471/.667 with one home run and five doubles in eight games between the two teams. Dunand began 2018 with Jupiter.
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all-male dance/energy squad, to star alongside the Mermaids. As of 2012, the Marlins have abandoned the "Mermaids" and "Manatees" for in-game entertainment instead using an "energy squad", a co-ed group of dancers. The following are the five best seasons in Marlins history: The following are the five worst seasons in Marlins' history: Other than their first few years as a franchise in the 1990s, the Marlins have consistently ranked as one of lowest attendance teams in the league, coming in last place (30th) several of the past 20 years. Even when Marlins Park was completed for the 2012 season, attendance
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The Miami Marlins selected Miller with the 36th overall selection of the 2017 MLB draft. Miller signed with the Marlins, receiving a $1,888,800 signing bonus. The Marlins assigned Miller to the Greensboro Grasshoppers where he posted a .322 batting average with one home run and 28 RBIs in 57 games. He began 2018 with the Jupiter Hammerheads and was promoted to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in June. In 128 games between both clubs, he batted .295/.338/.355 with 43 RBIs and forty stolen bases. McKenzie Valentine Mills (born November 19, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins
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and dealing. They traded first baseman Mike Jacobs to the Royals for reliever Leo Núñez, who the Marlins hoped could become a setup-man in late innings. A few weeks later, the Marlins traded power hitting outfielder Josh Willingham and southpaw Scott Olsen to the Nationals for utility player Emilio Bonifacio and two minor leaguers. Soon after the Marlins traded closer Kevin Gregg to the Cubs for relief prospect José Ceda. A few weeks before the regular season, the Florida Marlins' 15-year quest for a permanent home became a reality by agreeing to bankroll a big share of a $634 million
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participated in the State Farm Home Run Derby and became the first Marlin to reach the finals. Ramirez lost to David Ortiz but set a Marlins record for most home runs hit in the Derby with 26. After the All-Star Break, the Marlins went on a surge, getting off to an 11-5 start thanks in large part to Dan Uggla, who also set a Marlins franchise record for total home runs at 144, passing Mike Lowell. In that same week (July 19-July 25), the Marlins had four walk-off base hits, two by Donnie Murphy and one each from Ronny Paulino
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Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts" 2015 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2015 season was the 23rd season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the fourth as the "Miami" Marlins. October 30: Rafael Furcal, Kevin Gregg, Reed Johnson, and Brad Penny become free agents. Week of November 3: Signed 5 players to a minor league contract. Week of November 12: Signed
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Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases" "Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H =Hits; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; ERA = Earned run average; " 2014 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2014 season was the 22nd season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the third as the "Miami" Marlins. They finished 77–85, 19 games back in third
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second in September 2015. Holly is a Realtor and the president of Meyer Lucas Real Estate in Jupiter, Florida. Her clients include notable professional athletes, baseball players and coaches with the Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals organizations. Ed Lucas (baseball) Edward Lee Lucas (born May 21, 1982) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and current coach for the Miami Marlins. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 2004, Lucas played in minor league baseball through 2013, when he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins. Lucas attended Spruce Creek High
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against the GCL Astros on July 19, 2012. Justin Jackson pitched the first six innings, Patrick Merkling pitched the seventh inning and Dane Stone pitched the last two innings. Gulf Coast League Marlins The Gulf Coast League Marlins are a Rookie Level minor league affiliate of the Miami Marlins that plays in the Gulf Coast League. The team plays their home games in Jupiter, Florida at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, which is also the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. The Marlins include mostly players who are in their first year of professional baseball
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Billy Goat" alive and well. In the 2003 World Series, the Marlins defeated the heavily favored New York Yankees in six games, winning the sixth game in Yankee Stadium. Shortstop Álex González helped the Marlins in Game 4 of the series with a walk off home run in extra innings. Josh Beckett was named the Most Valuable Player for the series after twirling a five-hit complete-game shutout in Game 6. Skipper Jack McKeon became the oldest manager ever to win a World Series title. The Marlins became the first opposing team to win a Series championship on the field at
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Carl Barger Carl F. Barger (August 18, 1930 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania – December 9, 1992) was a high-powered Pittsburgh attorney and baseball executive. Barger became the President of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team, serving from 1987 through the beginning of 1991. He became the first president of the Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) on July 8, 1991. However, he suffered an aneurysm during MLB's Winter Meetings in 1992 in Louisville, Kentucky and later died. On April 5, 1993, the day that the Marlins played their first-ever regular-season game, the Marlins retired the number 5 in Barger's memory,
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on August 25, 2017. He was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins on November 3, 2017. His father, Tim Wallach, played in Major League Baseball and is the current bench coach for the Miami Marlins. Chad Wallach Chad Arthur Wallach (born November 4, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds. After graduating from Calvary Chapel High School in Santa Ana, California, Wallach played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton and was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the fifth round of
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Citrus Series The Citrus Series is the name given to the interleague series between the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball. The Marlins broke into the league in as the Florida Marlins, while the Rays had their first season in as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The first meeting between the two teams took place on June 22, 1998 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida during the Rays' inaugural season. Beginning with the season, when the Marlins are the home team, games are played at Marlins Park. From to , the games were played at
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west side of Marlins Park. On July 17, 2015, Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado announced a tentative deal to build the park on city-owned land next to Marlins Park, pending approval from city commissioners. However, in November 2015, Commissioner Francis Suarez said it was taken off the city commission agenda for December 1, 2015, where approval was required to get the stadium on the March 2016 ballot. Suarez cited Beckham's group's inability to secure deals with private landowners. When the team was announced in March 2014, Miami International Airport, Marlins Park and Florida International University were mentioned as alternative sites should
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lost key parts of their second championship team, Ugueth Urbina and Iván Rodríguez left via free agency (signed by the Detroit Tigers). Marlins third base coach Ozzie Guillén also departed to be manager of the Chicago White Sox. The Marlins did get good news though as Dontrelle Willis was named NL Rookie of the Year and Jack McKeon named Manager of the Year. They also signed Mike Lowell to a new four-year contract. After winning the 2003 World Series, the Marlins entered 2004 with high hopes and a retooled roster. Retaining a core of stars from their title team and
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off the 40-man roster. Ramírez spent 2018 with the Fisher Cats, appearing in 120 games and hitting .320 with 11 home runs and 70 RBI. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. On November 26, 2018, Ramírez signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins. Anfernee J'Nero Seymour (born June 24, 1995) is a Bahamian professional baseball shortstop in the Miami Marlins organization. Seymour attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. The Miami Marlins selected Seymour in the seventh round, with the 197th overall selection, of the 2014 MLB draft. In 2015, Seymour played for the Batavia Muckdogs
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2015 Miami Marlins season The Miami Marlins' 2015 season was the 23rd season for the Major League Baseball franchise, and the fourth as the "Miami" Marlins. October 30: Rafael Furcal, Kevin Gregg, Reed Johnson, and Brad Penny become free agents. Week of November 3: Signed 5 players to a minor league contract. Week of November 12: Signed 4 players to a minor league contract and sent Kyle Jensen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for an unnamed players. November 20: Promoted 5 players from the minors. November 24: Signed Cole Gillespie to a minor league contract. November 28: Received Aaron Crow
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the Kansas City Royals defeated the Mets to win their first World Series championship since 1985, the same year from which Marty and Doc time traveled in the film. As for the fictional Miami Gators, when the film was made Florida did not yet have a Major League Baseball team, but the state has since gained two franchises: the Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) in 1993 and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now the Tampa Bay Rays) in 1998. Neither qualified for the postseason in 2015. The film was released to theaters in North America on Wednesday, November 22,
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Cubs for pitchers Sergio Mitre, Ricky Nolasco, and Renyel Pinto. Of the seven players that the Marlins acquired in these three deals, only Mitre and Bowyer had any major-league experience when they came to the Marlins. To replace Castillo, the Marlins signed veteran Pokey Reese, but Reese was released during spring training after going AWOL, and was replaced by Dan Uggla, who had been selected from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft. Uggla played in the Arizona organization at the Class AA level in 2005. At the start of the year, the Marlins had a team salary close
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spots with young pitchers such as Jason Vargas, Josh Johnson, and Scott Olsen, all of whom they had recalled from their Class AA affiliate during the 2005 season. On November 23, the Mets and the Marlins agreed on a deal to move Carlos Delgado to the Mets for first baseman Mike Jacobs and pitching prospect Yusmeiro Petit. Also, the Marlins would have to pay $7 million of Delgado's remaining contract. When the deal was made official the next day, the Marlins also received minor-league infielder Grant Psomas. According to the "Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel", the Marlins passed up the Mets' offer
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to $21 million. Not only was it the lowest team salary in all of MLB, but New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez alone made more money than the entire Marlins team. The Marlins made MLB history when they started six rookies in their Opening Day lineup. Sporting the league's youngest team, the Marlins were predicted before the season to lose more than 100 games. Instead, the youthful squad greatly exceeded expectations, often in historical fashion. After getting off to an 11-31 start, the Marlins found themselves at 73-72 on September 12, making them the first team in the modern
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Tyler Kinley Tyler Harrison Kinley (born January 31, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Minnesota Twins. Kinley attended Nova High School in Davie, Florida, and Barry University, where he played college baseball for the Barry Buccaneers. The Miami Marlins selected Kinley in the 16th round of the 2013 MLB draft. He was limited by injuries during his time with the Marlins organization. After he signed with the Marlins, he spent the rest of the 2013 season with both the Gulf Coast Marlins of the Rookie-level
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$106 million contract with the Miami Marlins. Upon his signing with the Miami Marlins he appeared on MLB Network where he got his haircut & had his signatured dreadlocks cut off & removed to coincide with the new change. Reyes had the first Marlins hit at Marlins Park, against Kyle Lohse of the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking up a no-hitter in the 7th inning. On June 7, 2012, Reyes hit his first home run as a Marlins player against the Atlanta Braves. Reyes finished the year 2nd in the NL in triples (12), 2nd in at-bats per strikeout (11.5), and
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expansion brethren, the Colorado Rockies, they have never won a division title since their establishment, and are one of only two current MLB teams that have never won their division. The Marlins moved into their new ballpark, Marlins Park in 2012, which coincided with a change in the team colors/uniforms and name to the Miami Marlins. The Marlins are the only team to win a World Series in their first two winning seasons (1997 and 2003); in fact, they are the only team to even make the playoffs in their first two winning seasons. In those two seasons, they managed
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the winter. It also hosted the Miami Beach Bowl from 2014 through 2016. Prior to the construction of Marlins Park, the Marlins played home games at what was originally known as Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami Gardens, which was known by a number of different names during the Marlins' tenure there. Joe Robbie Stadium was built in 1987 as home to the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL), and was designed as a multi-purpose stadium built primarily for football, but its design also accommodated baseball and soccer. Dolphins founder Joe Robbie believed it was a foregone conclusion that
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of Miami Law School. Leavy is unmarried and does not have children. He is the owner of Starship Stables and more than 100 Thoroughbreds. Marlins Man Laurence Leavy (born October 13, 1956), better known as Marlins Man, is an American sports fan and lawyer from North Miami Beach, Florida. He gained fame in 2012 for his frequent appearances at major sporting events while wearing orange Miami Marlins apparel. His seating placement in view of broadcast cameras has drawn attention at the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Kentucky Derby, College World Series, and other events. Leavy has been described by
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Marlins Man Laurence Leavy (born October 13, 1956), better known as Marlins Man, is an American sports fan and lawyer from North Miami Beach, Florida. He gained fame in 2012 for his frequent appearances at major sporting events while wearing orange Miami Marlins apparel. His seating placement in view of broadcast cameras has drawn attention at the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Kentucky Derby, College World Series, and other events. Leavy has been described by "USA Today" as a "ubiquitous superfan". Leavy's presence was first noted while attending a 2012 NBA Playoffs basketball game featuring the Miami Heat, where
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tracks, marinas, jai alai venues, and golf courses. The city streets has hosted professional auto races, the Miami Indy Challenge and later the Grand Prix Americas. The Homestead-Miami Speedway oval hosts NASCAR national races. The Heat and the Marlins play within Miami's city limits. The Heat play at the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. The Miami Marlins home ballpark is Marlins Park, located in Little Havana on the site of the old Orange Bowl stadium. The Miami Dolphins play at Hard Rock Stadium in suburban Miami Gardens. The Florida Panthers play in nearby Sunrise at the BB&T Center. Miami
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Allison Williams (reporter) Allison Williams (born January 18, 1984) is a sportscaster with ESPN and former host for select pregame/postgame shows for Marlins Live. She did field reporting with play-by-play man Rich Waltz and color commentator Tommy Hutton. Williams worked for "Marlins Live" for the Miami Marlins as a sideline reporter and host for pregame and postgame shows. She previously also did reporting for the Florida Panthers on home games with play-by-play man Steve Goldstein, Color Analyst Bill Lindsay, and Sportscaster Frank Forte. In addition, Williams also does sideline reporting for telecasts on college football and basketball for the ESPN
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Jeter and Bruce Sherman for $1.2 billion. The deal that made Derek Jeter CEO of the Marlins was closed the day after the Marlins concluded the 2017 season. Jeter has roughly 4 percent stake in the ownership group, while Sherman has about 46 percent. As CEO, Jeter plans to measure the success of the Marlins by more than just the score. Emphasis will be placed on the overall fan experience and embracing the culture in Miami. On Dec. 7, 2017, the Marlins traded Dee Gordon and $1 million in international slot money to the Seattle Mariners for 3 minor leaguers.
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2005. In 1989, "Back to the Future Part II" had a reference to the Chicago Cubs defeating a baseball team from Miami in the 2015 World Series, ending the longest championship drought in all four of the major North American professional sports leagues. The Marlins were the first team in Major League Baseball to have a dance/cheer team. Debuting in 2003, the ""Marlins Mermaids"" influenced other MLB teams to develop their own cheer/dance squads; this was inspired in part by similar squads from the NFL and NBA. In 2008, the Florida Marlins debuted ""The Marlins Manatees"", Major League Baseball's first
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Sox prior to the 2003 season. Glenn Geffner Glenn Geffner, a Miami native, is a radio play-by-play announcer for the Miami Marlins. Geffner joined the Marlins radio broadcast team in 2008. Geffner partners with Dave Van Horne on the Marlins Radio Network. In addition to his play-by-duties, Glenn hosts the Marlins pre- and post-game shows. Geffner joined the Marlins after spending five seasons with the Boston Red Sox. In addition to calling more than 100 regular season games on radio for the 2007 World Champion Red Sox—plus the dramatic seven-game American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Indians and the
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Glenn Geffner Glenn Geffner, a Miami native, is a radio play-by-play announcer for the Miami Marlins. Geffner joined the Marlins radio broadcast team in 2008. Geffner partners with Dave Van Horne on the Marlins Radio Network. In addition to his play-by-duties, Glenn hosts the Marlins pre- and post-game shows. Geffner joined the Marlins after spending five seasons with the Boston Red Sox. In addition to calling more than 100 regular season games on radio for the 2007 World Champion Red Sox—plus the dramatic seven-game American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Indians and the club’s World Series sweep of the
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Miami Marlins, adopting a new logo, team colors, and uniforms. The Marlins opened their new stadium and the 2012 season against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 4, losing 4–1. The Marlins struggled through the first 100 games, only winning 46, despite going a franchise record 21–8 through May, resulting in the trades of Omar Infante, Aníbal Sánchez, and Hanley Ramírez. The team finished 69–93, its worst record since 1999. This resulted in Guillén being fired after one season. Mike Redmond succeeded him as the Marlins' manager. There was another fire sale, with the sale of almost every other major
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include: Retro-modern parks include: Marlins Park in Miami (opened in 2012), was the first since Camden Yards not classified as a "retro" park, whether of the classic or modern variety. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria specifically rejected the retro model for the new park, desiring a facility that reflected the 21st-century culture of Miami. Populous, which designed both Camden Yards and Marlins Park, was willing to listen; the lead designer for Marlins Park would later say the company was "waiting for a client willing to break the [retro] mold." Stadium planners are labeling Marlins Park the first example of contemporary architecture
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Marlins' talented roster, they entered the 2015 season with high expectations. However, after beginning the season 16–22, Redmond was fired from the Marlins' managerial position on May 17. Then-general manager Dan Jennings replaced Redmond as manager, despite Jennings having never previously coached or managed in any MLB organization. Marlins pitcher José Fernández was killed in a boating crash on September 25, 2016. In 2017, Jeffrey Loria advertised for bids to sell the Miami Marlins. Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter expressed interest in being involved with an ownership group, attempting initially to join a bid with former Florida Governor
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venues, and golf courses. The city streets has hosted professional auto races, the Miami Indy Challenge and later the Grand Prix Americas, whereas the Homestead-Miami Speedway oval located southwest currently hosts NASCAR national races. Miami is also home to Paso Fino horses, where competitions are held at Tropical Park Equestrian Center. The Miami area is home to four major league sports teams. Currently, the Miami Heat and the Miami Marlins play their games within Miami's city limits. The Heat play their home games at the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. The Miami Marlins home ballpark is Marlins Park, located
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Diaz. In 2011, WHIM entered an agreement with WAXY to carry the games of the Miami Heat (basketball) or Florida Marlins, now the Miami Marlins, (baseball) when both teams play at the same time. WHIM aired a Heat regular season game on April 6 of that year and carried several Marlins games during the NBA playoffs. It has also been announced that WHIM will now be the full-time broadcaster of Florida International University Golden Panther Football. In 2017, 1080 The Word broadcasts Christian Teach and Talk with popular Ministry Programs such as Focus on the Family, Dr. Tony Evans, and
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1.10 WHIP in 14 starts. On December 13, 2017, Castano was traded to the Miami Marlins (along with Sandy Alcántara, Magneuris Sierra and Zac Gallen) in exchange for outfielder Marcell Ozuna. He began the 2018 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads, and also spent time with the GCL Marlins and the Greensboro Grasshoppers during the year. In 24 games (23 starts) between both teams, he went 9-12 with a 3.93 ERA. Víctor Mesa Jr. is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins organization. Mesa is the son of Víctor Mesa and the younger brother of Víctor Víctor Mesa. Mesa
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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Jupiter, pitching to a combined 4-15 record with a 4.98 ERA in 26 games (25 starts) between both teams. José Gregorio Quijada (born November 9, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. Harold Andrés Ramírez Lemus (born September 6, 1994) is a Colombian professional baseball outfielder in the Miami Marlins organization. Ramírez signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in July 2011. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Pirates. In
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28, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. Daniel Alexander Castano (born September 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. Castano attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas. During his senior year, he posted a 6-3 record with a 1.03 ERA over 67.2 innings over 11 appearances. He was also named District MVP along with Team MVP. After graduating from Lake Travis, Castano enrolled at Baylor University where he played three years of college baseball for
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the University of Miami Hurricanes, NCAA football team as well as the Orange Bowl in Miami. In 2009, Presidente became the Miami Heat's official imported beer. In 2012, Presidente became an official sponsor of the Miami Marlins. It was even mentioned in 2012 by former Marlins Manager, Ozzie Guillén, as a cure after being defeated 15-5 versus the Boston Red Sox: Every year since 2007, Presidente has also hosted Festival Presidente de Música Latina (Presidente Festival of Latin Music), which is a three-day event in October that showcases Dominican and International musical talent. It is held at the Estadio Olímpico
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Robert Andino Robert Lazaro Andino (born April 25, 1984) is a Cuban-American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Florida/Miami Marlins, and Seattle Mariners. Andino was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2002 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins out of Miami Southridge High School. He was promoted to the Marlins for the first time on September 2, 2005. He made his major-league debut two days later when he replaced Álex González at shortstop in the eighth inning of a 7–1 loss to the
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and his brother defected from Cuba in 2018. After they were declared free agents, both Mesa brothers signed with the Marlins on October 22. Mesa received a $1 million signing bonus. Brian Christopher Miller (born August 20, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins organization. Miller attended Millbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He committed to play college baseball for the University of North Carolina at Asheville, but decommitted when the school's coach was fired. He enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and walked on to the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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of $60 million towards a new ballpark were rejected. In November 2005, the Marlins' negotiations with the City of Miami officially broke down. With the South Florida community continuing to disappoint when it came to attendance and revenue, despite the team's second world championship two seasons prior, and with the lack of success by the team in 2004 and 2005, the Marlins reacted by reducing their expenses, including player payroll. The Marlins traded veteran players like Mike Lowell, Josh Beckett, Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre, Guillermo Mota, Carlos Delgado, and Paul Lo Duca following the 2005 season and brought in fresh
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within the documents. Still, Samson insisted that the Marlins owner, Jeffrey Loria, "didn't put a dime in his pocket", and claimed that the team was in "debt" despite evidence to the contrary. Samson later said the team showed a hefty profit in certain years when it was conserving money for its ballpark project. A Miami Herald reporter was given access to Marlins financial documents that showed, "Loria's first four years owning the team saw an overall loss of almost $60 million — deficits covered with loans... Since Loria bought the Marlins in 2002, boosting the payroll has failed to bring
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club's first All-Star Game selections, and Sheffield homered in the Marlins first All-Star Game at-bat. The team finished the year five games ahead of the last-place New York Mets and with an attendance of 3,064,847. In that season, the Marlins traded their young set-up reliever Trevor Hoffman and two minor-league prospects to the San Diego Padres for third baseman Gary Sheffield. While Sheffield helped Florida immediately and became an all-star, Hoffman eventually emerged as the best closer in the National League. After the 1993 season, Donald A. Smiley was named the second President in club history. The Marlins finished last
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round of the 2012 MLB Draft. The Cincinnati Reds selected him in the 2015 Rule 5 draft. He did not make their roster and was sent back to the Angels. O'Grady signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on May 4, 2017. The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues on July 8. He became a free agent after the 2018 season. O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason. Chris O'Grady (baseball) Christopher Ryan O'Grady (born April 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in
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Stadium in Viera, Florida, as the Carl F. Barger Baseball Complex. Carl Barger Carl F. Barger (August 18, 1930 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania – December 9, 1992) was a high-powered Pittsburgh attorney and baseball executive. Barger became the President of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team, serving from 1987 through the beginning of 1991. He became the first president of the Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) on July 8, 1991. However, he suffered an aneurysm during MLB's Winter Meetings in 1992 in Louisville, Kentucky and later died. On April 5, 1993, the day that the Marlins played their first-ever
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Major League Baseball. The Marlins broke into the league in 1993 as the Florida Marlins, while the Rays had their first season in 1998 as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The first meeting between the two teams took place on June 22, 1998 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida during the Rays' inaugural season. Beginning with the 2012 season, when the Marlins are the home team, games are played at Marlins Park. From 1998 to 2011, the games were played at the NFL's Miami Dolphins' Hard Rock Stadium (as it is currently named), though it has been known by
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away along with newly called up prized prospect Chris Volstad. In addition, the Marlins sent two players, Hanley Ramírez, who started the game at shortstop, and reserve Dan Uggla to the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. The Marlins signed Hanley Ramírez to a 6-year, $70 million deal, making him the richest Marlin in history. The team struggled in the month of August, when they went 11–16 due to lack of the offense they had in the early part of the season. In September, the Marlins rallied with a nine-game winning streak, tying the franchise record, thanks in part to
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to have been targeting veteran pitchers John Smoltz and ex-Marlin Brad Penny. The Marlins ended the 2009 Season with their 3rd best record in franchise history, 87-75, topped only by the 1997 (92 wins) and 2003 (91) World Series championship teams. However, the status of Fredi González for the 2010 season was put in question when a report by ESPN's Buster Olney said the Marlins had made contact with Bobby Valentine. The Marlins put those rumors to rest days later confirming that the all-time winningest manager in franchise history would remain at the helm. On the other hand, pitching coach
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Marlins franchise got its second no-hitter from ace Kevin Brown on June 10, 1997. Brown nearly had the perfect game, but he hit the Giants' Marvin Benard with a pitch in the 8th inning when Benard attempted to bunt. With Brown, Leiter, and Fernandez heading the rotation, and Robb Nen closing out games, the Marlins' staff was almost systematic during their regular season run. In 1997, the Marlins finished nine games back of the Division Champion Atlanta Braves, but earned the wild card berth. Veteran additions such as LF Moisés Alou, 3B Bobby Bonilla, and trade-deadline additions Darren Daulton and
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in fielding percentage. He spent 2000–01 with the Montreal Expos and coached the Florida Marlins from 2002 through 2007. He returned to coaching in 2009, when he coached the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hill was rehired by the Marlins to coach first base for the 2011 season. He was not retained by the Marlins after the 2018 season. Hill is married to Olivia, with whom he has two children (Alexis and Perry Jr.). He resides in Detroit, MI. Perry Hill (baseball) Perry Wendell Hill (born March 19, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball coach for the Miami Marlins, and is a
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2008. The induction took place during a pregame ceremony before a Florida Marlins vs Washington Nationals game at Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida. Alex Fernandez (baseball) Alexander Fernandez (born August 13, 1969) is a former Cuban American professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Chicago White Sox (1990–96) and Florida Marlins (1997, 1999–2000) in his 11-year Major League Baseball career. He was a member of the Florida Marlins when they won their first-ever World Series championship. After pitching the entire regular season for the Marlins, Fernandez was on the 1997 postseason roster for the NLDS and NLCS. However, due to a
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Adam Conley Adam Michael Conley (born May 24, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2015. Conley was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 32nd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington. He did not sign and attended Washington State University. He was then drafted by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. Conley made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast Marlins that year. He started the
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credentials. In March 2018, Slater exclusively reported that the Miami Marlins rejected a $200,000 check from Marlins Man for season tickets. The story was featured on ESPN's Bottom Line during MLB Opening Day. The Marlins fired their VP of sales immediately after the team's first game. Slater's story detailed the negotiations between Marlins Man and the VP of sales. In January 2018, Slater was first to report that New York Jets WR Robby Anderson was arrested on several serious charges, including threatening a police officer. In November 2017, Miami Dolphins' linebacker Rey Maualuga was arrested for battery. Slater was first
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Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts" Florida wins the series, 3-0 October 18, 1997, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami October 19, 1997, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami October 21, 1997, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio October 22, 1997, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio October 23, 1997, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio October 25, 1997, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami October 26, 1997, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami 1997 Major League Baseball All-Star Game 1997 Florida Marlins season The 1997 Florida Marlins season started off with the team
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Braman contested the legality of the deal with Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami. However, Miami-Dade County Judge Beth Cohen dismissed all the charges in Braman's lawsuit. The seating capacity for Marlins Park is 36,742, making it the third-smallest stadium (in capacity) in the MLB. Its first regular season game was April 4, 2012, against the St. Louis Cardinals, the ballpark became only the sixth MLB stadium to have a retractable roof, joining Rogers Centre in Toronto (1989), Chase Field in Phoenix (1998), Safeco Field in Seattle (1999), Minute Maid Park in Houston (2000), and Miller Park in Milwaukee
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1996 Florida Marlins season The 1996 Florida Marlins season began with the team trying to improve on their record from 1995. Their managers were Rene Lachemann, Cookie Rojas, and John Boles. They played home games in Miami Gardens, Florida. They finished with a record of 80-82, 3rd in the National League East. The Marlins home ballpark at the time had been known as Joe Robbie Stadium since opening. However in the middle of the 1996 season, the Miami Dolphins, who controlled the stadium, sold naming rights to Pro Player by Fruit of the Loom. Thus, in the middle of the
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