Lions face perennial power Burros Nov 13, 2009
Dan, now a two-time National League All-Star second baseman for the Florida Marlins, switched to quarterback in 1997 rushing for over 1,000 yards in the wishbone attack. Story created Nov 12, 2009 - 23:52:54 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Utley, Jeter among Silver Slugger winners Nov 13, 2009
Other National League winners on the infield were Cardinals power-hitting first baseman Albert Pujols, Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves backstop Brian McCann. Rounding out the NL selections for the outfield are Milwaukee's Ryan Braun and Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Matt Williams Joins Diamondbacks Coaching Staff Nov 12, 2009
Williams will also handle infield coaching duties, while Porter, who had been the Florida Marlins' third base coach the last three seasons, will oversee the outfielders. Hinch's staff already included bench coach Kirk Gibson, hitting coach Jack Howell, and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, Jr.. (ABC 7 News, DC)
D-backs add Williams, Porter as Coaches Nov 12, 2009
Porter, 37, was the Florida Marlins' third base and outfield coach for the past three seasons (2007-09) while also serving as the club's baserunning instructor. In 2006, he managed the Single-A Jamestown Jammers and also worked as the organization's outfield coordinator. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Pugh’s perfect game lifts Spring Hill over Central Nov 11, 2009
Mike Uggla and his younger brother Dan, now a 30-home run hitter for the Florida Marlins, will be involved along with the game officials and team captains. The Uggla brothers also played baseball for Central. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Marlins' Petersen productive in Mesa Nov 11, 2009
The Official Site of the Florida Marlins. Search. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Athletes and musicians team up to raise funds for Boys & Girls Club Nov 11, 2009
Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla, right, teases Cincinnati Reds pitcher David Weathers about the injury he suffered recently by falling from a motor scooter. The two major-leaguers hosted the First Farmers and Merchants Golf Scramble for the Boys Club of Maury County on Monday at the Graymere Country Club. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Hot stove report: Free agent filings - USATODAY.com. Hot stove report: Free agent filings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gregg joins pool of free agents Nov 10, 2009
Acquired from the Florida Marlins on Nov. 13, 2008, in a trade for Minor League pitcher Jose Ceda, Gregg was bumped from the role in mid-August by Marmol, who will be the Cubs closer in 2010. Gregg was classified as a Type A free agent, which means if another team signs him, the Cubs would receive a first-round pick as compensation. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Marlins trade Hermida to Red Sox Nov 7, 2009
MIAMI (AP) -- The Florida Marlins are big on players who outperform their contract, which is why outfielder Jeremy Hermida is bound for Boston. The Red Sox acquired the former first-round draft choice Thursday for left-handers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Marlins' Maybin to have shoulder surgery Nov 7, 2009
The Official Site of the Florida Marlins ... Florida Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team confirmed Friday. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
'Canes want revenge Nov 7, 2009
The stadium itself is now gone -- by 2012, the Florida Marlins expect to open a ballpark on that site -- but the memories of that loss certainly linger around the Hurricanes, even for those who weren't playing back then. "It's kind of a revenge thing," 00004000 Miami quarterback Jacory Harris said. (Florida Today)
Decade ends the way it began, with the Yankees on top Nov 6, 2009
2003 - The Yankees had 22 championships before the Florida Marlins were even created. Their blue blood didn't matter, as the Marlins won their second title in their 11th year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hermida brings his promise to Fenway outfield Nov 6, 2009
He was 21 at the time, and the Florida Marlins thought they had a player worthy of building a team around. That was five seasons ago. (Boston Globe)
Giants' pitcher caught with pot Nov 6, 2009
Red Sox acquire Hermida: Florida Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida is bound for Boston. The Red Sox acquired the former first-round draft choice Thursday for left-handers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mariners add pitcher Yusmeiro Petit Nov 6, 2009
57 ERA in 71 career appearances, 36 of them starts, for the Florida Marlins (2006) and Diamondbacks (2007-09). The New York Mets originally signed him as a non-drafted free agent in 2001. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sox land Hermida to open offseason Nov 6, 2009
BOSTON -- The construction of the 2010 Red Sox is officially under way, as general manager Theo Epstein made his first move of the Hot Stove season, acquiring outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins on Thursday. Less than 24 hours after the Yankees capped 2009 by defeating the Phillies in the World Series, Epstein got a head start on his winter by bringing some additional depth to the outfield. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Money to return as Triple-A manager Nov 5, 2009
He returned to the coaching ranks in 2006 with Double-A Carolina in the Florida Marlins organization before logging two years in the PCL with Triple-A Albuquerque in '07-08. Gale was 55-56 with a 4. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Braves sign reliever Scott Proctor, agent says Nov 5, 2009
The right-hander missed the entire 2009 season with the Florida Marlins while recovering from ligament-transplant elbow surgery in May, after flexor-tendon surgery in October 2008. The Braves have not confirmed the signing, as teams are urged by Major League Baseball not to make such announcements during the World Series. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tigers' Inge has surgery Nov 5, 2009
This is the first time the World Series has reached a sixth game since 2003 when the world was introduced to Josh Beckett, who tossed a five-hit shutout to eliminate the Yankees and clinch a World Series title for the Florida Marlins. The Yankees are hopeful that Pettitte has a better outcome this time than he did six years ago when he toed the rubber against a 23-year-old Beckett. (ABC 7 News, DC)
World Series highest rated since 04 Nov 5, 2009
Going to six games is gravy for Fox, given that the World Series hasn t gone more than five games since 2003, when the Florida Marlins beat the Yankees in six. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present Nov 4, 2009
Iwamura's knee injury was a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament, sustained May 24 when the Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan collided with him at second base. It was thought he would be out for the year, but he returned for the final six weeks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Utley takes over for Mr. October Nov 4, 2009
Trying to become the seventh team to ever rally from a 3-1 deficit in the World Series, the Phillies forced the first Game 6 since the Florida Marlins beat the Yankees in six in 2003. The Series resumes in New York tonight. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Now We Go Back To The Bronx Nov 4, 2009
Wednesday will mark our first Game 6 since 2003 when the world was introduced to Josh Beckett, who tossed a five-hit shutout to eliminate the Yankees and clinch a World Series title that night for the Florida Marlins. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bodley: Manuel's decision on Lee pans out Nov 3, 2009
" Lee was not at his best in his second World Series start, but he pitched well enough to hold the Yankees off while the Phillies built a big lead. By winning Monday night, the Phillies saved this Series from being another of the forgettable best-of-seven tournaments of the last few years. There hadn't been a six-game Series since 2003, when the Florida Marlins shocked the Yankees. 2009 World Series Gm. 1 PHI 6, NYY 1 Gm. 2 NYY 3, PHI 1 Gm. 3 NYY 8, PHI 5 Gm. 4 NYY 7, PHI 4 Gm. 5 NYY@PHI Gm. 6... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Arizona Wants Ex-Diamondbacks Back Nov 1, 2009
Bonifacio is leading the National League in both runs scored and stolen bases as one of the primary reasons that the Florida Marlins have gotten off to such a hot start. But Bonifacio is also 4-for-his-last-33. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Bodley: Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control Nov 1, 2009
Sabathia, 6-1 loser in Game 1 at Yankee Stadium, will be the first pitcher to start a World Series game on three days' rest since 23-year-old Josh Beckett tossed a five-hit shutout that clinched the Florida Marlins' 2003 World Series title. CC will be opposed by Joe Blanton, who hasn't started a game in almost two weeks. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Large-market teams dominate baseball this year Nov 1, 2009
"We do not ever in this organization use payroll as an excuse for a lack of performance," Florida Marlins president David Samson said. "We expect to make the playoffs every year, and our players when they take the field don't get intimidated by other teams' salaries.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Matsui Homers as Yankees Beat Phils 8-5, Lead World Series 2 Games to 1 Nov 1, 2009
The team thats won Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead has won nine of the past 10 World Series, the exception being the Yankees in 2003 against the Florida Marlins. Im not trying to sound too overconfident or arrogant, but our club feels good about ourselves, Pettitte said during a news conference. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Astros Name Brad Arnsberg Pitching Coach Oct 31, 2009
He was named the Florida Marlins pitching coach in 2002 and joined the Blue Jays organization in 2004 as the Triple A pitching coach. I am elated and excited to join the Astros family, said Arnsberg. (KWTX.com, TX)
Burnett delivers for Yankees in crucial Game 2 Oct 31, 2009
Burnett was a member of the Florida Marlins when they beat the Yankees in the 2003 World Series, but he sat out with an injury. This time, he's in the middle of all the action. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Marlins hire St. Claire as pitching coach Oct 30, 2009
MIAMI (AP) -- Former Washington Nationals pitching coach Randy St. Claire has been hired as pitching coach for the Florida Marlins. St. Claire worked for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and general manager Larry Beinfest when they all were with the Montreal Expos. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
This World Series is painful to watch in Cleveland Oct 30, 2009
The Florida Marlins come, the Florida Marlins go. Cleveland happens to be the epicenter of frustration at the moment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
WORLD SERIES: Yankees 3, Phillies 1 Burnett sharp to even series Oct 30, 2009
The right-hander was a member of the Florida Marlins when they beat the Yankees in the 2003 World Series, but he was injured. "It makes it all better," Burnett said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bauman: A.J. shows he's got the goods Oct 30, 2009
As a member of the Florida Marlins, he was injured in 2003 when that club won the World Series. He subsequently spent three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, but they never qualified for the postseason during that time. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bodley: Gem among Fall Classic's best Oct 29, 2009
I'll never forget 23-year-old Josh Beckett's superb 2-0 Game 6 win over the Yanks in 2003, a complete-game effort over Pettitte that gave Jack McKeon and the Florida Marlins their unexpected title. Going the distance. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Revisiting Fall Classic And Fox's Nielsen History Oct 29, 2009
But if Jimmy Rollins is wrong about his club winning in five, six games over Yanks-Phils drama should make for the most-watched Fall Classic since New York;s last appearance in the Fall Classic ; its loss to the Florida Marlins in 2003, averaged a 13. 9 rating over six contests. (Multichannel News)
Who Has The Advantage? Jed Jacobsohn/Getty ImagesThe Phils' Game 1 starter, Cliff Lee, has posted a microscopic 0.74 ERA while winning all three of his playoff starts.Cliff Lee or CC Sabathia? Ryan Howard or Mark Teixeira? Jimmy Rollins or Derek Jeter? Ted Keith breaks down the Phils and Yanks position by position and reveals who has the edge. Oct 28, 2009
He does have experience managing in the National League from his year with the Florida Marlins, so he shouldn't have any problems adjusting when the games move to Philadelphia. Charlie Manuel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cocoa Expo a good00004000 fit Oct 28, 2009
The Expo's main stadium, built in 1963, last hosted professional baseball in 1993 when the Florida Marlins held their inaugural spring training at the complex off State Road 520. It also was home to Houston Astros spring training from 1964 through 1984. (Florida Today)
2009 World Series Preview - Philadelphia vs. New York Oct 28, 2009
New York had its way with the Minnesota Twins, sweeping them in the ALDS before gutting out a six-game victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the ALCS to return to the World Series for the first time since 2003 when it fell in six games to the Florida Marlins. Alex Rodriguez has been the driving force behind the Yankees impressive run, as he has put any lingering questions about his ability to perform in the clutch behind him with a terrific postseason. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Phillies can follow in Big Red footsteps Oct 28, 2009
"It's going to be tough to repeat," said Perez, now a special assistant for the Florida Marlins. "The Yankees have a good team. They've got good pitching. The Phillies do too. But I think, because they are the defending champions, there is more pressure on them than the Yankees.". (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Commentary: Loss to Clemson might be best medicine for Miami Hurricanes Oct 26, 2009
Miami Dolphins - 2 Super Bowl Wins; Florida Marlins - 2 World Series Wins; University of Miami - 5 national championships in football; Miami Heat - 1 NBA championship. As fir "culture", Miami ranks #24. (The Palm Beach Post)
Angels Hope To Keep Yankees' Champagne On Ice In The Bronx Oct 25, 2009
Meanwhile, New York, which hasn't been back to the World Series since falling in six games to the Florida Marlins in 2003, will turn to left-hander Andy Pettitte, who can become the winningest pitcher in postseason history with a victory tonight. "I know I've made so many starts in the postseason and been in this situation so many times," Pettitte said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Astros announce Spring Training games Oct 24, 2009
Other home games include the Washington Nationals (March 13, 17), Toronto Blue Jays (March 8, 19), Florida Marlins (March 10), New York Mets (March 21), Pittsburgh Pirates (March 26) and Tampa Bay Rays (March 27). The home finale is April 1 against Detroit. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Hoyer emerges as leader for Padres GM Oct 24, 2009
Hoyer was calling the shots that fall when the team acquired Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell from the Florida Marlins. Hoyer interviewed for the Pittsburgh Pirates' general manager opening in 2007 and declined an interview with Seattle in 2008. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Armed men burglarize Beaver Terrace apartment Oct 24, 2009
The armed man wore a black Pittsburgh Pirates cap with a blue "P" while the other men wore a Florida Marlins hat and a Washington Nationals hat, police said. There are no more details at this time, and anyone with information is asked to call police. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hoyer expected to be named Padres GM Oct 24, 2009
During Epstein s absence, Hoyer and Cherington, along with front office members Bill Lajoie and Craig Shipley, made a couple of significant transactions, including the trade that sent shortstop Hanley Ramirez and prospects to the Florida Marlins for pitcher Josh Beckett and third baseman Mike Lowell. Hoyer s duties with the Red Sox primarily concerned major league personnel. (Boston Globe)
Path of the Pros: Derrek Lee Oct 24, 2009
After earning back-to-back Minor League Player of the Year honors (in 1995 and '96), Lee struggled in the Majors following 1998's trade to the Florida Marlins. The 23-year-old opened the following season with Triple- 000032B2 A Calgary and persevered through a year of ups and downs before finding his stroke for good in 2000. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Stayin' Alive: Angels Barely Force Game 6 With Yankees Oct 24, 2009
The Yankees are vying for their 40th trip to the Fall Classic, and their first visit since falling in six games to the Florida Marlins six years ago. Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero and Morales all went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Angels, who held a 4-0 lead going to the seventh, but then gave up six runs before rallying again. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Florida recruits declining for Clemson, ACC Oct 23, 2009
CLEMSON Despite playing No. 8 Miami on Saturday, Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel wore a Florida Marlins baseball cap while meeting the media this week, saying he has to represent his home state. Florida is well represented on the Clemson roster. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CC's Yanks a win from pennant Oct 21, 2009
The victory places the Yankees one win from their first World Series appearance since the 2003 Fall Classic, which they lost to the Florida Marlins in six games. The first pitch of Game 5 is scheduled to be thrown on Thursday at 7:57 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium, with A.J. Burnett facing John Lackey. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Recap: LA Angels vs. NY Yankees Oct 21, 2009
The Yankees are on the verge of their first trip to the Fall Classic since 2003 when they lost in six games to the Florida Marlins. Starting on three days' rest for the first time in 2009 and for just the sixth time in his career, Sabathia (3-0) allowed five hits, including a homer to Kendry Morales, walked two batters and fanned five. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yanks' road win changes ALCS outlook Oct 21, 2009
Those teams were the 1985 Kansas City Royals, the 2003 Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox of '04 and '07. That kind of thing could be encouraging for the Angels, although manager Mike Scioscia said his team was not tremendously discouraged in the first place. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Wackenhut HQ headed to Jupiter Oct 20, 2009
to develop a new 63,000-square-foot headquarters at Abacoa, a mixed-use development with shops, restaurants, the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals spring training baseball stadium, a Florida Atlantic University campus and residences. Terms of the lease were not disclosed. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Peterson to be Crew's pitching coach Oct 20, 2009
Peterson had also indicated an interest in the Florida Marlins' opening to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, though that story did not say whether he had interviewed. The Brewers also interviewed Bryan Price, who recently took the pitching-coach job in Cincinnati, and Chris Bosio. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Pirates Offseason: Infield coach chooses not to come back Oct 18, 2009
" Hill, who has tutored a total of six Gold Glove infielders covering all four positions, figures to stay home in Texas for another year, though he declined to explain the impasse with the Pirates. "I just choose not to come back," Hill said simply. Statistics bore out his one-year effect on the club: The Pirates topped the major leagues in fewest errors (73) and in fielding percentage (.988) this past season, the latter of which set a franchise record as did their 101 errorless games. They also... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Youth Movement Oct 17, 2009
Four more clubs jumped on the Instant Riches bandwagon in 2008, and no deal was more lucrative than the one the Florida Marlins gave to shortstop. Ramirez is on the short list of players any reasonable GM would choose to build their team around, so the Marlins paid him like such. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Brewers in talks with Peterson Oct 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. Club hopes t 00004000 o add new pitching coach in coming days. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Bargain Shopping Oct 17, 2009
He will be reunited with and Lowell, his teammates on the 2003 World Series Champion Florida Marlins. There is no guarantee it will work out, obviously, and he is unlikely to return to his form from 2007, when he was elected to his second consecutive All-Star team and finished third in the NL Cy Young voting after posting an outstanding 151 ERA. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Clark left Braves, Hudson hopes to stay Oct 16, 2009
Andrew Miller, Florida Marlins. Phoenix 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
For Dodgers' Jim Thome, the ring's the thing Oct 15, 2009
His Indians had a lead in the ninth inning of Game 7 against the Florida Marlins in 1997. They lost. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Bochy, Sabean Extended By Giants Oct 14, 2009
The Giants last reached postseason play in 2003 when they made it to the National League Division Series, but lost to the Florida Marlins in four games. As for Sabean, he just finished his 13th straight season with the Bay area team, which makes him the longest tenured GM with the same organization. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cubs prospects kick off AFL on Tuesday Oct 13, 2009
Bo Porter, who played for the Cubs and is currently a coach on the Florida Marlins, will manage the Mesa team, which will play its home games at HoHoKam Park, while Dennis Lewellyn, who has been a coach in the Cubs' system, will be the Solar Sox pitching coach. Jeff Samardzija kicked off the winter ball season Friday when he started for Mexicali against Hermosillo in the first game of the Mexican Winter League. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
L.A. edges Red Sox to sweep into American League Championship Series Oct 12, 2009
Pettitte's previous such win came in the 2003 World Series against Pavano's Florida Marlins, who won it all that year. For all their success this decade by being so good at the basics, the Twins made glaring gaffes at the worst times -- against the team that led the majors with 103 wins, they were doomed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MLB playoffs: Rodriguez and Posada power Yanks back to ALCS Oct 12, 2009
Pettitte's previous such win came back in the 2003 World Series against Pavano's Florida Marlins, who won it all that year. The Yankees haven't experienced that euphoria since 2000, the Pettitte-Posada battery, closer Rivera and captain Jeter the only pieces left from that squad. (Honolulu Advertiser)
