- Dan Uggla
Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Florida Marlins. Uggla finished third in the 2006 National League Rookie of the Year voting behind teammate Hanley Ramirez and Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals. (His last name means "owl" in Swedish, and he in fact descends from the untitled branch of a Swedish noble family.) - Miguel Cabrera
José Miguel Torres Cabrera is a Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins. When he started his Major League career in 2003, Cabrera was 6'2" and weighed 210 pounds; he is now 6'4" and 240. He bats and throws right handed. He is the regular third baseman for the 2007 Florida Marlins. Unusually, the onetime shortstop has played a number of positions - he has at least 100 starts at each of third base, left field and right field. Cabrera didn't attend college. - Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982, in Oakland, California) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins who made his debut in 2003 and went on to win the 2003 World Series. He is known for his very exaggerated, high leg kick in his pitch delivery, a trait that has drawn comparisons to Hall of Famer Juan Marichal and former Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue, a player Willis idolized as a kid. - Mike Lowell
Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball third baseman of Cuban descent and also a cancer survivor. He is a right-handed batter and is currently a member of the Boston Red Sox. The Florida Marlins traded him to Boston in a deal that was officially completed on November 21, 2005 in which the Red Sox received Lowell, Josh Beckett and Guillermo Mota in exchange for Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez, … - Josh Willingham
Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence, Alabama), is an American Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins. He is nicknamed "The Hammer." A power-hitting prospect for six minor league seasons, Willingham has been held back by his injuries. Drafted as a shortstop, he moved behind home plate to become a catcher. He is now the regular left fielder for the Florida Marlins. - Gary Sheffield
Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa, Florida) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. Sheffield has primarily played right field, though he has also played left field, third base, shortstop, and a handful of games at first base. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and New York Yankees. - Derrek Lee
Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975 in Sacramento, California) is a first baseman in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs and has since 2004. From 1997 through 2003, Lee played with the San Diego Padres (1997) and Florida Marlins (1998-2003). He bats and throws right-handed. - Mike Jacobs
Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista, California) is a baseball first baseman and catcher who plays for the Florida Marlins. Jacobs attended Hilltop High School in Chula Vista and Grossmont Junior College in El Cajon, California, before being selected by the New York Mets in the 38th round of the 1999 amateur draft and signed as an infielder. Over his first four years in the minor leagues, Jacobs developed into a solid power-hitting prospect. - Carlos Zambrano
Carlos Alberto Zambrano (born June 1, 1981 Puerto Cabello, Venezuela but raised in San Antonio de los Altos, Miranda State) is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Cubs since 2001. He is one of the few switch-hitting pitchers and is known for being a particularly strong hitting pitcher. His nickname in the media is "Big Z," but among teammates, he is known as "el toro." Zambrano, a big, … - Joe Girardi
Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois) is the co-host of "Behind The Plate" and color commentator on the YES Network and a former catcher in Major League Baseball, for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals. He is a former manager of the Florida Marlins and was the National League Manager of the Year in 2006. He attended Spalding High School in Peoria, Illinois, … - Luis Castillo
Luis Antonio Castillo is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Minnesota Twins. He was traded to the Minnesota Twins on December 2, 2005, in exchange for two minor leaguers, Scott Tyler and Travis Bowyer. This occurred during the Florida Marlins fire sale after the 2005 season. The Marlins replaced Castillo at second base with Dan Uggla, a Rule 5 selection from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castillo is one of four Twins players known for speed and small ball, … - Jeremy Hermida
Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Florida Marlins. He bats left handed and throws right handed. Called up from Double-A Carolina, Hermida made his major league debut with the Florida Marlins on August 31, 2005. On the first at-bat of his major league career, he did something only one other person had done. - Scott Olsen
Scott M. Olsen (b. January 12, 1984 in Kalamazoo, Michigan) is a starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins. He bats and throws left handed.He is 6"6" tall and weighs 215 He attended Crystal Lake South High School where he was all-conference in baseball. He was drafted 173rd overall during the 6th round of the 2002 Amateur Draft by the Florida Marlins. He played his first season in the Major Leagues in 2005. The Florida Marlins activated Olsen on June 25, 2005, … - Cody Ross
Cody Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1980, in Portales, New Mexico), is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Florida Marlins (2006-present). He was traded to the Marlins from the Reds for cash or a player to be named later. He previously played with the Detroit Tigers in 2003, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers (2005-2006) and the Cincinnati Reds (2006). Ross played high school baseball in Carlsbad, New Mexico. - Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne Penny (born May 24, 1978 in Blackwell, Oklahoma) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. - Ricky Nolasco
Carlos Enrique Nolasco (born December 13, 1982 in Corona, California), better known as Ricky Nolasco, is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Florida Marlins (2006-present). He is listed as 6'2" and 220, and made his major league debut on April 5, 2006. He was drafted out of high school, in the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, in the 4th round by the Chicago Cubs. - Mike Piazza
Michael Joseph Piazza (born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA) is a U.S. Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Athletics. He began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for the Florida Marlins, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres. He is a 12-time All-Star. Piazza is often regarded as the best catcher of all time, and holds the career record for home runs hit by a catcher. - Sergio Mitre
Sergio Armando Mitre (born February 16, 1981 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Florida Marlins. Throws and bats right handed. Mitre graduated from Montgomery High School in San Diego, California, june 1999. He was the Chicago Cubs 7th-round selection in the 2001 draft out of San Diego City College. He made his major league debut for the Cubs in 2003 after being called up from the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Cubs AA team). - A. J. Burnett
Allan James "A.J." Burnett (born January 3, 1977 in North Little Rock, Arkansas) is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. Previously, he played for the Florida Marlins. In a nine-year career, Burnett has posted a 64-62 record with 942 strikeouts and a 3.79 ERA in 1061.1 innings. Burnett throws several different types of fastballs as well as a knuckle-curve. - Todd Jones
Todd Barton Jones (born April 24, 1968 in Marietta, Georgia) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays with the Detroit Tigers. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. He has been an effective middle reliever for a variety of teams, and he has had an up-and-down career as a closer. Since 2002 Jones has been writing a weekly column, "The Closer," for "The Sporting News". Jones graduated from Osborne High School in Marietta, … - Jim Leyland
James Richard Leyland (born December 15, 1944, in Perrysburg, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. He led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997. With the Tigers' victory in the 2006 American League Championship Series, Leyland has become the seventh manager in history to win pennants in both the National and American Leagues. He is a 3-time Manager of the Year Award winner, twice in the National League (1990 and 1992), … - Cliff Lee
Clifton Phifer "Cliff" Lee (b. August 30, 1978 in Benton, Arkansas) is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 8th round of the amateur draft out of high school, but chose to attend the University of Arkansas. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 20th round of the 1998 amateur draft, but did not sign. - Ryan Dempster
Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977 in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada) is a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball. Dempster bats and throws right handed. He has a win-loss record of 56-59 and an earned run average of 4.83 in 247 games (162 starts) [all statistics are through the 2005 season]. He has played for the Florida Marlins (1998-2002), the Cincinnati Reds (2002-2003), and the Chicago Cubs (2004-present). - Austin Kearns
Austin Ryan Kearns (born May 20, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays right field for the Washington Nationals. After a stellar career at Lafayette Senior High School, he was offered a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Florida. However, he decided to sign with the Cincinnati Reds after being selected seventh overall in the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. - Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg (born in Corvallis, Oregon on June 20, 1978) is a Closing pitcher with the Florida Marlins. - Josh Johnson
Joshua Michael Johnson (born January 31, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins. The 6'7", 240 pound Johnson throws right-handed, and bats left-handed. - Paul Lo Duca
Paul Anthony Lo Duca is a catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the New York Mets. Previously, Lo Duca played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998-2004) and Florida Marlins (2004-2005). - Chris Volstad
Chris K. Volstad (born September 23, 1986 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) is a right-handed pitcher in the Florida Marlins farm system. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School. At 6 foot 7 inches and 190 pounds, he is an intimidating presence on the mound. Drafted with the 16th pick in the 2005 MLB Draft, he is the highest player ever drafted out of his high school. - Matt Treanor
Matthew Aaron Treanor (born on March 3, 1976 in Garden Grove, California) is a catcher for the Florida Marlins. Treanor made his Major League debut on June 2, 2004 against the Cincinnati Reds, going 1 for 3 with a run scored. In what was the highlight of his season, Treanor recorded his first RBI on a walkoff single against the Chicago White Sox on June 17th. In 2005, Treanor played his first full season with the Marlins, playing backup behind starting catcher Paul Lo Duca. - Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez (born May 8, 1982 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the San Diego Padres. He was the first overall pick in the 2000 draft by the Florida Marlins. Gonzalez was the first infield position player to be drafted first overall since Alex Rodriguez in 1993. Adrian was drafted out of Eastlake High School and given a $3 million signing bonus. After a wrist injury, the Marlins felt Adrian would be hindered swinging the bat, … - Aaron Boone
Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league third baseman who plays for the Florida Marlins. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. - Miguel Olivo
Miguel Eduardo Olivo (born July 15, 1978 in Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Florida Marlins. Olivo is 6'0" tall and weighs 220 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed. He made his major league debut on September 15, 2002 with the Chicago White Sox but only played 6 games that year. He was traded from the Sox to the Seattle Mariners in June of 2004 along with Jeremy Reed in exchange for Freddy Garcia. - Randy Wolf
Randy Wolf (born August 22, 1976 in Canoga Park, California) is a left handed pitcher on the Los Angeles Dodgers. - Jack McKeon
John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy, New Jersey), nicknamed "Trader Jack", was a manager in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins. When he retired at age 74, he was the third oldest manager in major league history, behind only Connie Mack and Casey Stengel. He currently works in the Marlins' front office. McKeon previously managed the Kansas City Royals from 1973 to 1975, the Oakland Athletics in 1977 and 1978, … - Kevin Millar
Kevin Charles Millar (Born:September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional designated hitter/first baseman who plays for the Baltimore Orioles and was a member of the 2004 World Series champions Boston Red Sox. Millar played college baseball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas In 1993, Millar began his professional career with the Saint Paul Saints of the Northern League. - Jeff Conine
Jeffrey Guy Conine (born June 27, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is a first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. Previously, Conine played with the Kansas City Royals (1990, 1992, 1998), Florida Marlins (1993-1997, 2003-2005), Baltimore Orioles (1999-2003, 2006) and Philadelphia Phillies (2006). He bats and throws right-handed. His nickname is "Niner." He is also nicknamed "Mr. - Matt Murton
Matthew Henry Murton (born October 3, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an outfielder who currently plays Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs. Murton went to and played baseball for Eagle's Landing High School in McDonough, Georgia and later for the Ramblin' Wrecks of Georgia Tech. - Nate Robertson
Nathan Daniel "Nate" Robertson, (born September 3, 1977, in Wichita, Kansas) is a left-handed pitcher who currently plays with the Detroit Tigers. He attended Wichita State University and was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the fifth round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his Major League debut on September 7, 2002 for the Marlins, pitching 4 2/3 innings and allowing four earned runs in a 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. - Justin Miller
Justin Mark Miller (born August 27, 1977 in Torrance, California) is a right-handed pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization of Major League Baseball. He also played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002, 2004 and 2005 and has been in the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays organizations. Miller started the 2007 season at Class AAA Albuquerque and was recalled by the Marlins on May 19, 2007, due to an injury to Ricky Nolasco. - Takashi Saito
is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the team's closer, replacing fan favorite Éric Gagné. Dodger teammates refer to Saito by the nickname "Sammy," which was first used by outfielder Andre Ethier. Saito previously pitched for the Yokohama BayStars in the Japanese Central League, compiling a record of 87-80 over 13 seasons. Like former Mariners closer Kaz Sasaki, Saito attended Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai.
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