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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 has been its repeated failure to secure financing for a baseball-only facility. The Marlins'...
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'...
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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Tonight's Marlins game
Braves at Marlins 7:10 p.m., Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens TV: FSN. Radio: WAXY (790-AM); WEFL (760-AM); WQBA (1140-AM, Spanish).Tags: Dolphin Stadium
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Mets blow three-run lead in 9th in loss to Phils
david.lennon@newsday.comOnce again, Johan Santana did his part. Faced with his biggest test in a Mets uniform, Santana came up with his best outing last night as he silenced the Phillies over eight innings. But it wasn't enough. Maybe for $137.5 million, the Mets needed to...Tags: Endy Chavez, Philadelphia Phillies, Johan Santana, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Visitors bureau swings for the fences but will it be a home run?
Sentinel ColumnistLocal tourism promoters are preparing to blitz Miami and Atlanta, crucial pockets of potential vacationers within driving distance of Orlando, with their "Endless Summer" campaign this fall. Trouble is, this summer is one a lot of travelers would...Tags: Family Vacations, Tourism and Leisure, Marketing, Corporations, Major League Baseball
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Fine for draft fiasco reportedly $500,000
PHOENIX — Long considered a member of the Major League Baseball establishment with Andy MacPhail as team president and Dennis FitzSimons as Tribune Co. chairman, the Cubs no longer appear to have favored nation status with Commissioner Bud Selig....Tags: Major League Baseball, Sean Marshall, Tribune Company, Felix Pie, Atlanta Braves
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MLB WATCH: NL
Marlins 4, Braves 0: Rick VandenHurk and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Mike Jacobs hit a three-run homer for host Florida. VandenHurk (1-1) pitched five hitless innings for his first win since last Aug. 23. He walked five and left...Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Chipper Jones, Kyle Lohse, Bill Hall
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Girardi can't help but use eraser on lineup cards
The Yankees approached last winter with the idea that they wanted to rest their veterans regularly in 2008. They pursued utility players such as Nick Green and Chris Woodward, promising them that, if they won a spot on the team, they would see regular...Tags: Wanted, Joe Girardi, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Barry Bonds
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A dark night for Mets, who collapse vs. Phillies
david.lennon@newsday.comOnce again, Johan Santana did his part. Faced with his biggest test in a Mets uniform, Santana came up with his best outing Tuesday night as he silenced the Phillies over eight innings. But it wasn't enough. Maybe for $137.5 million, the Mets needed to...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Endy Chavez, Carlos Beltran, Damion Easley, Johan Santana
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Phils mightier than Mets 'pen
Of The Morning CallA pitching matchup filled with flair provided the early storyline. A Phillies rally reminiscent of 2007 stole the evening. Down three runs after being held in check again by Johan Santana, the Phillies went to work on a Mets bullpen without closer Billy...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Endy Chavez, Johan Santana, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Abreu helps Yankees rally past Twins for fifth straight win
Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth and drove in three runs, leading the surging New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Tuesday night, their ninth consecutive victory at home. Derek Jeter added a two-run double and Robinson Cano...Tags: Fenway Park, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Kyle Lohse, Nick Swisher
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