The Miami Marlins are rumored to be looking for Ozzie Guillen’s replacement despite the fact he still currently holds the job. Names that have floated around included Brad Ausmus, Mike Lowell, and Bo Porter before the latter signed with the Houston Astros. One name that hasn’t been mentioned is Jack McKeon and that is unfortunate as he may be the best man for the job.
McKeon will be 82 in 2013 but age is just a number and the World Champion proved that in 2011. In his partial season with the Marlins, Trader Jack got the most out of his players day in and day out. Yes, they still had a losing record and finished in last place but that wasn’t McKeon’s fault. Handed a roster that was full of injuries and lacked depth, McKeon could not work a miracle. Nobody could have stopped that team from finishing in last place. One tremendous bright spot that will have a lasting effect for seasons to come was the emergence of Emilio Bonifacio under McKeon’s watchful eye. McKeon turned B...
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PLAYERS:
Ozzie Guillen,
Brad Ausmus,
Mike Lowell,
Bo Porter,
Emilio Bonifacio,
Gorkys Hernandez,
Jose Reyes,
Josh Johnson
TEAMS: Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros
TEAMS: Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros
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