Episode 16 -- The 1998 Florida Marlins
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The 1997 Florida Marlins became the quickest MLB expansion franchise to win a World Series, and then... they blew it all up. Josh tells Tom the story, diving into the 1990's rounds of expansion, the spending spree that built a World Championship in their fourth season of existence, and the utter demolition / fire sale of the 1998 season. Along the way we talk about Wayne "Mr. Sinister" Huizenga, Jim "Chain Smokin'" Leyland and Marlins' legend Mike Piazza, among others. The 1998 Florida Marlins on Baseball Reference
Episode 16 -- The 1998 Florida Marlins