MIAMI (AP) -- With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show. This season the Marlins will be the focus of Showtime's documentary series, "The Franchise." That means unprecedented exposure for a team that has finished last in the NL in attendance each of the past seven seasons. Showtime and Major League Baseball Productions announced the decision Monday and said the Marlins were an appealing choice as a team in transition. They hired Ozzie Guillen as manager and spent $191 million to sign All-Stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell, and they anticipate sellout...
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TEAMS: Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox
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Marlins to be focus of 'The Franchise' (AP)
With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show. This season the Marlins will be the focus of Showtime's documentary series, "The Franchise." That means unprecedented exposure for a team that has finished last in the NL in attendance each of the past seven seasons.
Marlins to be focus of Showtime series
MIAMI (AP) - With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show.This season the Marlins will be the focus of Showtime's documentary series, "The Franchise." That means unprecedented exposure for a team that has finished last in the NL in attendance each of the past ...
Marlins to be focus of Showtime series
With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show.
Guillen: Ramirez yet to embrace 3B move (AP)
Ozzie Guillen says Hanley Ramirez has yet to embrace a move to third base. The Miami Marlins plan the position switch so All-Star newcomer Jose Reyes can play shortstop. Guillen said he has spoken with Ramirez only once since the signing of Reyes, but he expects Ramirez to accept the move once he realizes it gives the Marlins their best chance to win.
Ozzie Guillen confident Hanley Ramirez soon will accept new role
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