The Miami Marlins generated baseball's biggest buzz as they prepared for their home opener a year ago, anticipating a playoff bid and nearly nightly sellout crowds in a futuristic new home that was supposed to transform a franchise long accustomed to attracting little attention.

Reacting to the Miami Marlins' latest payroll purge on Twitter, slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave it three exclamation marks.
The Miami Marlins' spending spree a year ago didn't work, so now they're trying another payroll purge, shedding some of their biggest stars and their multimillion-dollar salaries in one blockbuster deal.

Adam Greenberg has faced one pitch in the major leagues, a 92 mph fastball that struck him in the head and changed his life.
The Marlins are trading stars, just like they did following their championships in 1997 and 2003. Team president David Samson says this exodus is different.
The Marlins are trading stars, just like they did following their championships in 1997 and 2003. Team president David Samson says this exodus is different.
A contrite Ozzie Guillen sat in the heart of Little Havana seeking forgiveness for what the Miami Marlins manager called the biggest mistake of his life _ saying he admired Fidel Castro.
There was a moment of confusion Friday at the start of the Miami Marlins' news conference to introduce newcomer Mark Buehrle, with team officials unsure whether he should first pose for photos.
Jose Reyes felt the love from the Miami Marlins. And the money.