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WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos
705 186.2 1986 Barry Bonds-LF
437 146.4 1984 Roger Clemens-P
428 73.8 1989 Craig Biggio-2B
325 68.7 1993 Mike Piazza-C
322 61.0 1989 Sammy Sosa-RF
252 75.4 1990 Curt Schilling-P
288 51.7 1992 Kenny Lofton-CF
297 41.3 1989 Steve Finley-CF
280 45.0 1983 Julio Franco-SS/2B
210 55.2 1988 David Wells-P
237 41.8 1995 Shawn Green...
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28 days ago
Discuss
Royals Locked Out of Hall Once Again
Former Kansas City Royals players better appreciate their place in Kansas City, because they won’t be taking up residence in Cooperstown any time soon.
Former Cincinnati Red Barry Larkin joined George Brett in Cooperstown on Monday, and the only former Royal receiving any votes will drop off from lack of support.
Juan Gonzalez just eluded the ax last year, but he couldn’t keep...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Athlon Sports goes 2 for 4 with Florida Marlins Mount Rushmore selections
Athlon Sports is working its way through the major league franchises and giving each its own Mount Rushmore. In other words, if each franchise had a granite mountain in which to carve four seminal faces from its history, who would merit that honor?
The Marlins’ Mount Rushmore per Athlon would consist of Hanley Ramirez, Jeff Conine, Dave Dombrowski and Miguel Cabrera.
Hmm. I can...
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October 27, 2011
C-a-C: ‘It’s shaped kind of like this, and the fish flip out of the water’
"No, for real, it's like the worst thing you've ever seen. It lights up and makes noise, and it's gonna happen every time they hit a home run. You gotta see the animation of what this thing will look like in motion. It's awful as hell, yo. Forget about the 'Miami' Marlins — always been a Jeff Conine man, always will be a Jeff Conine man.
"Hmm? What's that? Oh, hit me. ... 36? How...
Via Ball Don't Lie
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October 18, 2011
Florida Marlins All-Time Team
After the Marlins final game as the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium, a 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, the team had a large celebration looking back at the past 19 years. During the ceremony they announced the teams top 10 moments and also the All-Time Marlins team. Below is the list, the guys who seemed to get a pit of a snub are Juan Piere, Dan Uggla and Ricky Nolasco...
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September 30, 2011
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September 30, 2011
Florida Marlins deliver nice Sun Life Stadium retrospective
From 1952-’61, NBC ran a documentary series titled This Is Your Life. The premise of the show: Celebrities and ordinary folks alike would be treated to a retrospective of their lives, complete with friends, family members and surprise guests.
Wednesday’s Sun Life Stadium wrap-up felt a little like that. The place was personified, and the individuals responsible for orchestrating...
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September 28, 2011
No tears as Marlins play last series at Sun Life Stadium
MIAMI — As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full. This is where Conine went 4 for 4 ...
Via Washington Times
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September 26, 2011
Marlins say good riddance to cavernous stadium
As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full.
Via Seattle Times
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September 26, 2011
Players won't miss Marlins games at Sun Life
As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full.
Via ESPN
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September 26, 2011
Marlins say good riddance to cavernous stadium
MIAMI (AP) - As moving day nears for the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine stands in front of the dugout, the crack of batting-practice swings echoing in the cavernous stadium. He looks up toward a sea of empty seats and remembers when they were full.This is where Conine went 4 for ...
Via Washington Times
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September 26, 2011
Florida Marlins’ front office begins planning for next season
Arriving for the summit, very likely at owner Jeffrey Loria’s New York office: president David Samson, president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest, general manager Mike Hill, assistant general manager Dan Jennings, vice president of player development and scouting Jim Fleming, and front-office special assistants Andre Dawson, Tony Perez and Jeff Conine.
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August 29, 2011
Woe Is Miami
Patrick Dorsey, presumably no relation to Ken, penned an excellent ESPN Page 2 column on Monday which detailed the sheer hell that comes with being a Miami sports fan.
But Patrick didn’t quite go far enough when he said that Miami is on its way to becoming America’s Most Miserable Sports City. How short your memory must be. They’re already there, brother.
Perhaps a refresher...
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August 23, 2011
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August 23, 2011
Hanley Ramirez is a Knucklehead
About a week ago, Jeff Conine, a former major leaguer known locally as Mr. Marlin and current special assistant to Marlins president David Samson, had some harsh words for shortstop Hanley Ramirez on Dan LeBatard’s radio show. Conine said that he would consider trading Ramirez if he had the chance and that he doesn’t always try as hard as he should on a nightly basis. The latter...
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July 29, 2011
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July 29, 2011
Florida Marlins: What Hanley Ramirez should have said in the first place
Someone apparently got in Hanley Ramirez’s ear about the way he reacted to Jeff Conine’s insinuation that the Marlins might be better off without their superstar shortstop. Ramirez told The Miami Herald earlier this week that Conine was a chicken for making his feelings known on a radio show and not addressing him directly. He also said ultimately he planned to supplant...
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July 29, 2011
Yardwork: Beltran Trade, Seattle Wins, and Hanley calls Conine a “Chicken”
Jeff Conine is causing unnecessary problems in Florida, the Seattle Mariners finally won a baseball game, and Carlos Beltran has already touched down in Philly to join forces with the San Francisco Giants.
Via The Big Lead
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July 28, 2011
Hanley addresses Conine's remarks
Hanley Ramirez spoke out against recent criticism from Marlins special assistant Jeff Conine to The Miami Herald before Wednesday's game, and he delivered mixed results at Nationals Park.
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July 27, 2011
Florida Marlins’ Hanley Ramirez has harsh words for Jeff Conine
Just days after Marlins special assistant Jeff Conine made unflattering remarks about Hanley Ramirez, the shortstop fired back with sharp words of his own, calling Conine a “chicken” and saying his motivation now is to supplant the former player as “Mr. Marlin.”
Via Miami Herald
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July 27, 2011
Hanley Ramirez blasts back at Jeff Conine, calls Marlins legend 'chicken'
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July 27, 2011
It's Hanley Vs. Conine Over Mr. Marlin Title
There's trouble in the Florida Marlins clubhouse, and not surprisingly, Hanley Ramirez is at the center of the conflict once again.The Marlins' three-time All-Star shortstop blasted former Marlin (and current assistant to president David Samson) Jeff Conine on Tuesday.Reacting to some disparaging comments Conine made on The Dan LeBatard Show on 790-The Ticket last week, Ramirez called...
Via NBC Miami
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July 27, 2011
Hanley Ramirez Calls Jeff Conine ‘Chicken,’ Wants to be Next Mr. Marlin
Former longtime Marlins first baseman Jeff Conine called out Hanley Ramirez on the radio last week. Conine said Ramirez doesn’t work as hard as he should, and that he would probably trade him. The criticism is nothing new for Hanley — just read this, this, and this to get caught up. But Hanley didn’t enjoy [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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July 27, 2011
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July 27, 2011
TELL IT LIKE IT IS
Conine: Hanley slacks off
Former Marlins first baseman and current front office exec Jeff Conine spoke about his frustration with shortstop Hanley Ramirez. He says Ramirez is a talented player who doesn't work hard enough.
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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July 23, 2011
Marlins assistant Jeff Conine advocates Hanley Ramirez trade
Special assistant Jeff Conine wouldn't be opposed to the Florida Marlins trading Hanley Ramirez. During an interview...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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July 23, 2011
Mr. Marlin critical of Hanley
MIAMI — Marlins’ three-time All-Star Hanley Ramirez is not on the trading block, but the 27-year-old has frustrated a prominent member of the organization.
Jeff Conine, a team special assistant, said he would be open to dealing Ramirez.
During a radio interview on “The Dan LeBatard Show on 790 The Ticket,” Conine said he was frustrated “On a nightly basis” with how Ramirez...
Via The Fish Pond
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July 22, 2011
Florida Marlins: Jeff Conine would consider Hanley Ramirez trade
Special assistant Jeff Conine, one of the players most associated with the Marlins franchise, wouldn’t be opposed to the Marlins trading Hanley Ramirez. During an interview Thursday on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on 790 The Ticket, the club’s flagship station, Conine was asked directly if he would trade Ramirez. His answer: “If it were up to me, probably.”
Initiating...
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July 22, 2011
McKeon's ex-players react to skipper's hiring
Having been led to the 2003 World Series title by Jack McKeon, Brad Penny, Derrek Lee and Jeff Conine know what this year's Marlins can expect.
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June 23, 2011
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