The Florida Marlins, based in Miami, Fla., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the National League East Division. The Marlins were founded in 1993.Since their inception, they have played home games at Sun Life Stadium.
This is part of an MLB.com/Marlins.com exclusive series with Marlins president David Samson chronicling the progress and developments of the new retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in 2012. Throughout the series, which will run weekly in the offseason, fans are encouraged to e-mail David at D.Samson@Marlins.com with their thoughts. MIAMI — What once [...]
MIAMI — Due to a sore back, the Marlins have shut down prized prospect Mike Stanton in the Arizona Fall League. The power-hitting outfielder appeared in six games for the Mesa Solar Sox, and his .478 batting average in 23 at-bats currently leads the Fall League. However, the 6-foot-5, 240-pounder hasn't played since Oct. 22. [...]
MIAMI — Part of being a successful pitching coach is having the ability to communicate with your staff. The Marlins feel they have found someone who can connect with their young arms. Randy St. Claire, a former big league pitcher with ample coaching experience, will be the team's next pitching coach. In a telephone conversation [...]
MIAMI — In July, it was a perfect fit. Now, the Marlins are asking themselves if the matchup makes sense for 2010. In early July, the Marlins were seeking relief help at a time veteran Brendan Donnelly was looking for a team. Out of necessity and good timing, both sides hooked up. The move paid [...]
MIAMI — Fresh off a championship season at Double-A Jacksonville, several Marlins prospects are carrying over their success to the Arizona Fall League. Mike Stanton, one of the top Minor League talents in the big leagues, is off to a blistering start with the Mesa Solar Sox. In his first six games, the imposing 6-foot-5, [...]
Who do you think is going to be the Marlins' third baseman on Opening Day? – Dennis C., Miami We haven't even started free agency, and the organization right now is trying to settle its coaching staff, so it is way too early to give a truly accurate prediction of who will start at a [...]
MIAMI — Not being in the playoffs isn't preventing Jorge Cantu from doing his part in promoting them. Coming off a 100 RBI season with the Marlins, Cantu is taking part in a team and MLB initiative to encourage people in Latin America to tune into the playoffs, especially the World Series. On Wednesday, Cantu [...]
MIAMI — Minutes before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Marlins acquired Nick Johnson in hopes of enhancing their playoff push. For the most part, Johnson made an impact. The 31-year-old first baseman, obtained from the Nationals for pitching prospect Aaron Thompson, brought a professionalism that rubbed off on several of the young Florida [...]
This is part of an MLB.com/Marlins.com exclusive series with Marlins president David Samson chronicling the progress and developments of the new retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in 2012. Throughout the series, which will run weekly in the offseason, fans are encouraged to e-mail David at D.Samson@Marlins.com with their thoughts. MIAMI — At the [...]
MIAMI — One had a taste of the big leagues this season, while the other is regarded as the star of the future. Together, they've been honored by the Marlins. Pitcher Cristhian Martinez and outfielder Michael Stanton have been named the organization's Minor League Players of the Year. Martinez, who went 9-3 with a 2.94 [...]