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What will go down as one of the most bizarre moves in Marlins history, the firing of the manager of the year.

Yes, because I don't equate steroids to Barry Bonds. Steroids is all over baseball and bonds is just the escape goat. Ban his record and erase all of the 80s and 90s from the history records as well.

Good for Fredi, but he is sloppy seconds. At least he is getting his chance now.

oh well

Girardi hired as Marlins manager Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins have named Joe Girardi their manager and have signed him to a three-year contract. Girardi, who made his coaching debut as the bench coach and catching instructor for the New York Yankees this past season, becomes the eighth manager in Marlins history. He replaces Jack McKeon, who resigned at the end of the season. The 41-year-old Girardi also interviewed for the managerial position of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He spent parts of 15 seasons as a player in the majors, accumulating a .267 batting average, 36 homers and 402 RBI. Girardi played for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals and Yankees. Girardi was a member of three World Series championship squads in New York. McKeon stepped down as manager of the Marlins on the final day of the season, ending three successful years with the team. He accepted a position as special advisor to Jeffrey Loria, the team's owner and CEO. "I am extremely pleased to have Joe in our organization and I look forward to his input as we start focusing on next year," Loria said. "Joe was known as an intelligent player with great leadership skills, and he will bring those traits to his new position. He is the right man to lead our team and I'm proud that he will start what will be a long, successful managerial career here in South Florida." The 74-year-old McKeon managed the Marlins to a record of 241-207 during his three seasons at the helm, winning the 2003 World Series. This season, he became the all-time winningest manager in club history, surpassing Rene Lachemann's mark of 221 wins from 1993-96. Girardi retired as a player after playing 16 games for the Cardinals in 2003. "This is an exciting day for the Marlins organization," said Marlins general manager Admin Beinfest. "After several discussions with him it became clear that not only was Joe ready to manage, but he is the right guy to manage the Florida Marlins. Joe has a tremendous reputation throughout the game and I am eager to start working with him." 10/19 18:27:09 ET A little less than a year ago

You made a great team and a great season out of a bunch of kids who weren't supposed to do anything. You stood your ground against executive stupidity and have the support of your players and a lot of the fans. Thanks and good luck :thumbup :thumbup

but he is a liar for saying he didn't know it was a no no until the 8th. Just tell the truth man why lie

This article is spot on the money. Hyde has risen to the top of my list of local journalists. Bravo!!

goes right along with the payroll numbers

I think Girardi was fired at one point, but they took it back.

Please link me to a stream or youtube of this glorious MVP candidate defining moment :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

A rain delay to get Pedro out of the game would be nice.

No doubt. Alex Gonzalez and Mike Lowell were the best defensive SS/3B combo in the league, and now we have the best hitting combo in Ramirez and Cabrera.

Would Joe be heavily criticized if that was the team's record right now? Yes he would because he is the one making the pitching changes and putting Herges in there all the time

I'll go if it won't rain