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2001-Present
May 13, 2001 A.J. Burnett pitches a no-hitter in a 3-0 victory over
San Diego.
May 28, 2001 Manager John Boles is fired. Hall of Famer Tony Perez
is named interim manager.
June 1, 2001 Tony Perez accepts manager position for the 2001 season.
Oct. 6, 2001 Manager Tony Perez steps down as manager. He returns
to previous role as front-office Baseball Operations assistant.
Nov. 5, 2001
David Dombrowski resigns as President and General Manager of the
Florida Marlins and accepts the position as President of the Detroit
Tigers.
Jan. 16, 2001 Major League Baseball Owners approve sale of the Boston
Red Sox to current Marlins owner John Henry, pending the sale of
the Marlins to Jeffrey Loria.
Feb. 12, 2002 Baseball owners approve the sale of the Florida Marlins
to Jeffrey Loria. Loria names David Samson President of the Marlins.
Feb. 14, 2002 Jeffrey Loria names Larry Beinfest the General Manager
and Jeff Torborg as the Manager of the club.
Mar. 27, 2002 Marlins trade RHP Matt Clement and RHP Antonio Alfonseca
to the Cubs for RHP Julian Tavarez, LHP Dontrelle Willis, RHP Jose
Cueto and C Ryan Jorgensen.
Apr. 16, 2002 Trailing 6-0 to the Phillies at home, the Marlins
rallied to a 7-6 victory. Overcoming a six-run deficit tied a club
record for best comeback.
May 2, 2002 Once again the Marlins matched their greatest comeback.
Down 6-0 at St. Louis, the Marlins pulled out a 9-6 victory.
June 22, 2002 Second baseman Luis Castillo's club record 35-game
hitting streak is snapped after going 0-for-4 against the Tigers
at Pro Player Stadium. Castillo, who was selected to the All-Star
Game, had the longest hitting streak ever by a player not born in
the United States. His streak is a record for a second baseman,
and it matches the 10th longest streak in history. Castillo's streak
also was the most since 1987.
July 11, 2002 The Marlins trade OF Cliff Floyd to the Expos for
RHP Carl Pavano, RHP Justin Wayne, INF Mike Mordecai, LHP Graeme
Lloyd, RHP Don Levinski and INF Wilton Guerrero. The same day RHP
Ryan Dempster is dealt to the Reds for OF Juan Encarnacion, INF
Wilton Guerreer and LHP Ryan Snare.
Sept. 20, 2002 Outfielder Kevin Millar goes 0-for-3 with two walks
at Atlanta, bringing to an end his 25-game hitting streak, which
is second best in club history.
Nov. 18, 2002 GM Larry Beinfest announces two blockbuster trades
involving eight players and three teams. First, the Marlins acquired
pitcher Mike Hampton and center fielder Juan Pierre from the Rockies
for catcher Charles Johnson, center fielder Preston Wilson, infielder
Pablo Ozuna and pitcher Vic Darensbourg. Immediately after securing
that deal, the Marlins sent Hampton to the Braves for relief pitcher
Tim Spooneybarger and minor league pitcher Ryan Baker.
Oct. 25, 2003 Florida's Josh Beckett pitches the Marlins to a 2-0
win in Game 6 of the World Series, marking the first time since
1981 that New York has been eliminated from the postseason at Yankee
Stadium.
1996-2000
May 11, 1996 Al Leiter fires the first no-hitter in club history,
an 11-0 whitewashing of Colorado.
July 7, 1996 Rene Lacheman is relieved of his managerial position
and John Boles is named as the second manager in club history on
the following day.
Aug 26, 1996 Pro Player, the sports apparel brand of Fruit of the
Loom, sponsors the renaming of Joe Robbie Stadium to Pro Player
Stadium.
Oct 4, 1996 Jim Leyland is named as the third manager in Marlins
history.
June 10, 1997 Kevin Brown tosses a 9-0 no-hitter in San Francisco,
falling one hit batter from perfection.
Sept 23, 1997 A 6-3 victory in Montreal clinches the team's first-ever
postseason berth.
Oct 3, 1997 Marlins complete Division Series sweep with a 6-2 win
in San Francisco.
Oct 14, 1997 Florida wins their first pennant by defeating the Braves
four games to two in the NLCS.
Oct 26, 1997 Edgar Renteria's two-out single in the bottom of the
eleventh scores Craig Counsell in Game Seven of the World Series
to give the Marlins the World Championship.
Mar 31, 1998 The World Series Championship banner is raised on Opening
Day at Pro Player Stadium. Rings are presented during a pre-game
ceremony on April 5.
June 22, 1998 Two Major League teams from Florida compete for the
first time at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg with the Marlins
defeating the Devil Rays 3-2 in 12 innings. Two days later, the
clubs meet in South Florida. Overall, the Marlins win three of the
four games.
Oct 2, 1998 John Boles is named the fourth manager in Marlins history,
becoming the first person to have a second opportunity to manage
the Marlins.
Dec 31, 1998 Don Smiley resigns as President of the Marlins.
Jan 13, 1999 Major League Baseball owners unanimously approve the
sale of the Marlins from H. Wayne Huizenga to John W. Henry.
Jan 19, 1999 Sale of club is completed and John W. Henry is introduced
as Chairman of the Florida Marlins the following day at a news conference
at Pro Player Stadium.
Aug 7, 1999 John W. Henry unveils his vision of a new ballpark and
reveals six possible sites: Miami River, Bicentennial Park, Miramar,
Davie, Lauderhill and Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Oct 18, 1999 Marlins announce that they have narrowed the earlier
list of six possible ballpark sites to two: Bicentennial Park and
Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Dec 15, 1999 Marlins announce they have selected Bicentennial Park
in downtown Miami as their site for a new ballpark and name HOK
as design architect and architect of record.
Feb 3, 2000 Marlins announce a continued focus on the Bicentennial
site in downtown Miami as the possible location for a new baseball-only
ballpark. The team hosts a design charrette to further address concerns
relating to the location of the ballpark and begins to develop a
site plan that addresses or mitigates core community concerns.
Mar 1, 2000 David Dombrowski is named the third President in club
history, becoming President and General Manager.
Mar 4, 2000 Marlins announce their funding plan for a new, state-of-the-art,
retractable roof ballpark in Downtown Miami. A key component of
the proposed plan is the establishment of an independent "trust,"
empowered to initiate a tax referendum. The legislation allows the
right of self-determination for the citizens of Miami-Dade County
by assuring that the plan can only be implemented by the vote of
the people.
Apr 5, 2000 Marlins announce they will no longer pursue a Cruise
Passenger Surcharge as part of their financing plan for a new ballpark
after Florida Governor Jeb Bush states his opposition to the proposal.
June 5, 2000 For the first time, the Marlins have the first overall
pick in the first-year player draft and select first baseman Adrian
Gonzalez, a 16-year-old native of Bonita, California. The Eastlake
High School product agrees to terms with the Marlins that day.
June 21, 2000 The Florida Legislature passes a bill that creates
a nine-member Community Improvement Authority in Miami-Dade County
to study ways to finance a new ballpark. Two of the members are
to be appointed by the Governor, three by the County Commission,
two by the City Commission and one each by the Mayors of Miami-Dade
County and the City of Miami.
July 23, 2000 Marlins Special Assistant to the General Manager Tony
Perez is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown,
New York. Perez is the first Marlins employee to be so honored.
Sept 8, 2000 Marlins Manager John Boles receives a one-year contract
extension through the 2002 season.
1991-1995
Jan 26, 1991 Renovations begin to transform Joe Robbie Stadium into
a baseball stadium.
Feb 25, 1991 The National League Expansion Committee tours Joe Robbie
Stadium.
Mar 30-31, '91 Joe Robbie Stadium hosts two exhibition games between
the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, which draw 125,013
fans. This includes a Spring Training record 67,654 sellout on the
first night.
June 10, 1991 Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent announces Denver
and South Florida as the two areas chosen by the expansion committee.
June 12-13, '91 Major League owners meet in Santa Monica, CA and
an ownership committee unanimously approves the two ownership groups.
National League owners informally ratify Denver and South Florida.
July 5, 1991 Owners unanimously approve the Florida Marlins and
the Colorado Rockies as baseball's two newest franchises.
July 8, 1991 Carl Barger, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates since
1987, is hired as the Marlins first President.
July 18, 1991 Marlins unveil their new team logo before approximately
1,700 guests at Turnberry Isle & Country Club.
Sept 18, 1991 Dave Dombrowski, Montreal Expos General Manager, is
named Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Marlins.
Nov 7, 1991 Fredi Gonzalez is hired as the Marlins first Minor League
manager.
Dec 10, 1991 Marlins obtain an agreement to join the Gulf Coast
League's Central Division beginning in June of 1992. Carlos Tosca
will manage the team.
Dec 11, 1991 Marlins sign a one-year agreement with the Erie (PA)
Sailors of the New York-Penn League for 1992. The Short Season team
will begin play in June of 1992 with a 78-game schedule. Fredi Gonzalez
is named to manage the club.
Dec 16, 1991 Clemente Nuņez, a 16-year-old right-handed pitcher
from the Dominican Republic, is signed to a minor league contract
by scout Edmundo Borrome. The Marlins first player is assigned to
the Gulf Coast rookie league.
Feb 28, 1992 Marlins hold first-ever tryout camp at Bucky Dent Baseball
School in Delray Beach and sign Ryan Whitman, a 20-year-old right-handed
pitcher from Palm Beach Gardens, to a Minor League contract. Over
600 baseball hopefuls participate in the camp.
Mar 12, 1992 Marlins kick off season ticket campaign, with tickets
going on sale March 23.
May 2, 1992 LHP Mark Stephens becomes the first player under contract
with the Marlins to appear in a professional game. Stephens' contract
is optioned to the Salinas Spurs of the California League.
May 18, 1992 WQAM (560 AM) signs a four-year contract to become
the official radio voice of the Florida Marlins.
June 1, 1992 Marlins select catcher Charles Johnson of the University
of Miami with their first-ever, first round draft pick in the June
amateur draft.
June 15, 1992 Erie Sailors play the Marlins first-ever Minor League
game, losing 6-5 to the Jamestown Expos in 13 innings. John Lynch
throws the first pitch, Brad Clem takes the first at-bat and later
collects the first hit, and Lou Lucca drives in Scott Samuels with
the first run in Marlins organizational history.
July 28, 1992 The Rookie League Gulf Coast Marlins win their 14th
game in a row, the longest streak by any Minor League club during
the 1992 season.
Aug 20, 1992 WCMQ (1210 AM) signs a two-year contract to become
the official Spanish radio voice of the Florida Marlins.
Sept 3, 1992 Erie qualifies for the New York-Penn League playoffs
as the wild card entry. They beat the Hamilton Redbirds 5-2 in a
one-game playoff and move into the finals where they are swept by
the Geneva Cubs 6-3 and 7-4.
Oct 19, 1992 Marlins sign a two-year agreement with the Edmonton
Trappers of the Pacific Coast League (Triple-A).
Oct 21, 1992 Marlins sign their first Triple-A player in right-handed
pitcher Matt Turner. He is assigned to Edmonton and invited to 1993
Spring Training.
Oct 23, 1992 Marlins announce Rene Lachemann as their first manager.
Lachemann, who signed a three-year deal, names his older brother
Marcel as his pitching coach.
Nov 17, 1992 Marlins make OF Nigel Wilson their first pick in the
Expansion Draft and select 35 additional players, including Jeff
Conine and Pat Rapp
Dec 7, 1992 Marlins participate for the first time in the Rule V
draft and select RHP Stanley Spencer, LHP Mike Myers and OF Scott
Pose. They lose C Jim McNamara.
Dec 8, 1992 Marlins announce the signing of their first two free
agents. Infielder Dave Magadan agrees for two years and veteran
knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough for one.
Dec 9, 1992 Marlins President Carl Barger collapses during an owners
meeting during the baseball winter meetings in Louisville, KY, and
dies a few hours later in the Humana University Hospital due to
a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Feb 29, 1993 Marlins dedicate their Brevard County training complex.
Owner Wayne Huizenga announces the complex will be called the Carl
F. Barger Complex at Viera.
Mar 5, 1993 Marlins defeat Houston 12-8 in their inaugural Spring
Training game. Jeff Conine hits Florida's first homer before a crowd
of 6,696 at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex.
Apr 5, 1993 Florida defeats the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 to win their
inaugural game before a sellout crowd of 42,334 spectators at Joe
Robbie Stadium. Benito Santiago hits the first home run in Marlins
history, a two-run shot off Trevor Wilson at San Francisco.
July 13, 1993 Gary Sheffield and Bryan Harvey represent the Marlins
as the club's first All-Star Game selections. Sheffield homers in
the Marlins first All-Star Game at-bat.
Oct 2, 1993 With a crowd of 43,210, the Marlins surpass the three
million mark in attendance. The club draws 3,064,847 spectators
to Joe Robbie Stadium in their inaugural season.
Feb 21, 1994 Donald A. Smiley is named the second President in club
history.
Mar 4, 1994 Marlins open Space Coast Stadium as their new spring
home with a 9-6 win over Kansas City. Fans are treated to fireworks,
Rocket Man and even a shuttle launch.
July 11, 1995 Jeff Conine becomes the 10th player to homer in his
first All-Star Game at-bat, a solo shot off the Athletics' Steve
Ontiveros. Conine's shot proves to be the game winner and he is
named MVP.
1985-1990
Aug 8, 1985 Major League Baseball's new basic agreement permits
the National League to expand by two teams to match the American
League's 14.
Oct 31, 1987 U.S. Senators from eight states, including Florida,
announce they have formed a congressional task force to investigate
baseball expansion.
June 15, 1989 Major League Baseball says it will announce a timetable
for NL expansion within ninety days of the completion of a new basic
agreement between the players and owners.
Mar 7, 1990 H. Wayne Huizenga announces he has purchased half of
Joe Robbie Stadium and 15 percent of the Miami Dolphins for an estimated
$30 million. Huizenga states his intention to aggressively pursue
an expansion franchise.
Sept 13, 1990 Dade County Commission repeals an ordinance that had
limited Joe Robbie Stadium to 18 events a year.
Sept 18, 1990 The National League Expansion Committee hears presentations
from all three South Florida groups and one from the Miami Beacon
Council.
Dec 18, 1990 The NL unveils a list of six possible expansion sites.
South Florida is included, along with Tampa-St. Petersburg, Orlando,
Denver, Buffalo and Washington, D.C. From the South Florida interests,
Huizenga's group is chosen.
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