The Florida Marlins have had a great start this season, currently standing in 1st place in the National League East division with a 15-11 record. This start is indicative of a team which posted a losing 84-77 record last season. This is largely due to right fielder Jeremy Hermida's success at the plate along with exciting young former Rookie of the Year Award winner Hanley Ramirez at short stop who last season signed to a 6-year, $70 million contract extension. Fans are purchasing tickets fast to see if this is the year their Marlins are going to take it all the way.
Despite having the lowest payroll in Major League Baseball, the Florida Marlins are one of the top teams in the National League and have been for most of their franchise history since their inaugural season in 1993. Throughout the 90's, the Marlins were led by MVP Jeff Conine to several successful seasons and to their first World Series Championship win in 1997. The Marlins accomplishments include two World Championships in two World Series appearances, two LCS appearances, and two wild card selections.
