Mike Redmond Fired by Miami Marlins

Most people expected the Miami Marlins—buoyed by an offseason spending spree that included a long-term agreement with star Giancarlo Stanton—to compete for the National League East title. A disappointing start ultimately cost manager Mike Redmond his job on May 17.   

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Redmond Fired By Marlins

Sunday, May 17

After a 16-22 start to the 2015 season, Redmond was fired by the Miami Marlins, confirmed the team. 

Per Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins will name Redmond's replacement Monday morning.

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Loria Speaks on Redmond's Status

Monday, April 27

Despite rumors about his job security, Redmond got a public vote of confidence from Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, via Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com:

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Speaking to CBSSports.com after the Marlins defeated the Nationals 6-2, Loria said of Redmond, "He's the manager. Period. All teams go through bad moments. Ours came early."

Loria also offered praise for Redmond, whose team is 8-11 now after starting 3-11. "He did a very nice job last year, and he works hard."

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Last week, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that Mets Triple-A manager Wally Backman is not considered a candidate to replace Redmond. He added that "Redmond remains under scrutiny."

Backman was originally linked to the job in a report from Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, who reported not only that Redmond was standing on thin ice but also that the team was considering Backman as a potential replacement.

Redmond is the fourth Marlins manager to either resign or be let go since 2010. (The Marlins also had two interim managers in 2011.)

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