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Actually, Castillo was the only one to survive the entire time between 1997 and 2003. If you remember, though, Castillo didn't perform well in 1997 and was eventually replaced by Craig Counsell. Rick Helling and Jeff Conine were on both teams but played in other places for most of the time in between. Florida Marlins 1997 Roster Florida Marlins 2003 Roster

George Burgess now says that building the ballpark in downtown is too expensive and complicated. He wants everyone to focus on the Orange Bowl site. While it looks like they can divert $38MM to the OB ballpark project, the question is whether the Marlins will pullback their $207MM commitment because they are being forced into a site they don't like. Also, now that UM is no longer a distraction, Miami is talking to MLS about a duel purpose stadium -- everything to avoid addressing the Marlins issue, I guess. Story: Miami-Dade Pushing for the Orange Bowl Site

Our front office is being erratic right now. Trade, Wave, Release, Sign: BK Kim is Back

How about Miggy at first, Hanley at third, and Amezaga at short: Reconsidering the Marlins Defensive Alignment