Fredi Gonzalez will reportedly return to manage
the Florida Marlins next year after it had been speculated that the club was
considering a change.
Gonzalez led the Marlins to a record of 87-75 this past season, good for
second in the National League East. The Marlins are 242-243 in his three
seasons at the helm and have improved each of the last two years.
After a 71-91 mark in 2007, the Marlins were 84-77 in 2008. Gonzalez was then
rewarded with a contract extension through the 2011 season this past February.
Despite Gonzalez leading the team to the third-most wins in franchise history
this season, it had been reported by SI.com that owner Jeffrey Loria was upset
that the club failed to reach the playoffs.
Rumors then circulated that the Marlins were interested in speaking with
former Rangers and Mets manager Bobby Valentine about a position with the
organization and possibly the managerial job.
However, MLB.com reported Tuesday that Gonzalez will return as the team's
skipper for the 2010 campaign.
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