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Marlins could be story of lifetime

By Jeff Pearlman
Special to Page 2

Friday, September 15, 2006

One hundred twenty-five. That was my guess six months ago, based on every statistic and scouting evaluation and gut feeling within my body. The 2006 Florida Marlins would lose 125 games, fielding what would surely be the worst lineup and pitching staff in the history of major league baseball. Hell, how could they possibly do any better? Florida's $15 million payroll was the league's lowest, and any Marlin worth his weight (Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, A.J. Burnett, etc.) other than Miguel Cab ...

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