After a Sunday loss, rumors started circulating that current skipper Fredi Gonzalez could be fired to make room for Bobby Valentine. According to ESPN the Marlins contacted Bobby Valentine for a possible managerial position with the ball club.á
Bobby Valentine is known for his tenure with the Mets. With the Mets he led the team to the 1999 NLCS and 2000 World Series. He has been absent from MLB in the past few year managing The Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan where he is admired by the fans. Bobby had .534 winning percentage with the Mets.
Fredi Gonzalez became the winningest manager in franchise history after a win on Saturday against the Phillies. He has led the young Marlins to two consecutive winning seasons with the leagues lowest payroll. And has molded the young Marlins team i ...
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Fredi Gonzalez or Bobby Valentine: Will the Marlins Fire Fredi?
Posted: 5th October 2009 by Gabriel Smith in MLBComments Off on Fredi Gonzalez or Bobby Valentine: Will the Marlins Fire Fredi?