30 Teams in 30 Days team for the day is the Florida Marlins. The Marlins finished 3rd in the NL East, one game above the Mets with 80 wins and 82 losses, one game under .500. But the question is, where will the Marlins finish in the NL East in their last season in Sun Life Stadium? And where will the Marlins finish as their last season as the "Florida Marlins"? That's right, if you have not heard, the Marlins will be called the Miami Marlins at the beginning of the 2012 season, which naturally comes with new uniforms and especially exciting, a new hat! With the new name, new stadium, new uniform, and same players, I'm sorry to say Marlins' fans, but the team can probably finish anywhere from 1st to 5th in the NL East. The notable players that Florida lost this off season were Dan Uggla and Cameron Maybin. They gained few in John Buck, Javier Vazquez, Omar Infante, and Randy Choate. They also signed Greg Dobbs to a minor league deal, and extended Ricky Nolasco to a 3-year, $26.5 million contract. The Marlins also have a new manager with Edwin Rodriguez leading the way. With returning Marlins like: Gabby Sanchez, Wes Helms, Chris Coghlan, Mike Stanton, and All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez, the Marlins have a bright outlook in 2011. And don't forget starting pitcher Josh Johnson leading the rotation, so the Marlins should have a win once every 5 days, pending their offense. I wish the Marlins luck in the 2011 season, and I am glad that they are getting a new stadium, because watching games at Sun Life looks empty and depressing.
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