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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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Fans clamored to get Marty McSorley's autograph last week. And, no, he wasn't using a crooked pen. The line at Staples Center was so long, you would have expected overpriced beer to be available at the end of it. Clearly, with the Kings again in the...
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Marlins pitcher Carlos Oviedo suspended by MLB for age, identity fraud
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Ryan Braun is getting reputation as a prima donna
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Cardinals' Lance Berkman to miss 8-10 weeks after knee surgery
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The Times' baseball rankings
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Mets reach dubious milestone: 8,000 games without a no-hitter
Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes' leadoff triple in first inning Friday clinched a milestone for non-achievement by his former team, the New York Mets.
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