According to 2 high-ranking executives the Marlins are planning to fire Admin Beinfest, perhaps as early as next week.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/mlb/columnist/story/2012/09/20/angels-tigers-marlins-spend-big-now-they-may-pay/57809660/1

yeah it's probably time.

 

 

and not really a big shocker. the way this season went with all the hoopla and the collapse... it was inevitable.

 

sounds like Dan Jennings would get the nod.

For old time's sake

Now that Dan Jennings is our GM, Dan Jennings, the pitcher, gets a spot on the team next year.

Jennings needs to be next in line to get fired too!, as VP of player personnel he's done nothing in my estimation that would deserve a promotion to GM

I'd hire the puppy as GM

Meh, a change was needed. I just don't know if promoting a guy already in the inner circle is going to do anything

Meh, a change was needed. I just don't know if promoting a guy already in the inner circle is going to do anything

 

From what's been reported, Beinfest and Jennings have never really been in the same circle. Hill was Beinfest's guy so it will be interesting to see what happens with him.

 

This still isn't official, either.

and Jennings could just be temporary too, who knows.

If it were April 1st, I would invent, and link to, and article saying we hired Steve Phillips.

If we had Steve Phillips as our GM, I'd kill myself. :|

Regarding Ozzie and a possible managerial change according to Frisaro.

 

The rumors and reports are not just about Beinfest. Team owner Jeffrey Loria has made it clear that everyone -- both in the front office and on the field -- will be evaluated after the season.

Nothing has been decided on the future of manager Ozzie Guillen -- who is signed through 2015 -- and, according to a source, the pros and cons of a change at manager already are being discussed. The Marlins, in considering a potential managerial change, have talked about ex-Marlin Mike Lowell as an option.

 

If the Marlins do indeed make a managerial change, they likely will consider candidates who have no previous big league experience. The team has a number of young players who are still developing and payroll is expected to be closer to $80 million than $100 million, so a fresh voice and approach may be what the team seeks

Mike Lowell as manager would be cool, but probably not the best idea considering he's never managed in any form.

Ah f***. If the Mike Lowell thing is serious and he wants to do it, make the move. I'll take my chances with him even though I don't mind Ozzie.

Well at least our 1st rounders won't automatically be busts anymore.

 

It's time for a change though. Would have never thought all this when the season began.

If they get Lenny Harris to throw out the first pitch on opening day, maybe the season will go well this time.

Guys...Bo Porter is also part of the rumor mill of being next manager... lol

 

Question: Do managers contracts work like players in that if Ozzie gets fired, do the fish still have to pay out his contract?

there has to be a reason bo porter is in every managerial race though. he is an awful 3b coach but he has to have something about him to be involved in so many managerial searches.

It probably does have something to do with the minority candidate quota that MLB has instituted for managerial interviews.

It probably does have something to do with the minority candidate quota that MLB has instituted for managerial interviews.

 

 

probably doesnt hurt, but it cant be the only reason.

Guys...Bo Porter is also part of the rumor mill of being next manager... lol

 

Question: Do managers contracts work like players in that if Ozzie gets fired, do the fish still have to pay out his contract?

 

 

yeah, & they gave him what, a 3 year deal i think?

 

anyway I don't know why Ozzie would get the blame here & dumped after 1 season, but whatever.

This is a season where nothing worked. I can certainly see a complete flush. I do not think it is what they should do, but I can understand it. Nothing in the 2013 free agent class screams "buy a winner" so this should be a turnover year anyhow.

true enough

I also think Ozzie should be given at least another year. The FO made a mistake in the way the team was built, and while they did under perform, it is not all Ozzie's fault. Give him another year to see how things turn out, and what he can do... I know that this is a results-driven business, and the results for 2012 are not what was expected, so anything can happen.

What taking so long.