Marlins fire manager Fredi Gonzalez

The Marlins fired manager Fredi Gonzalez today, a move that was predicted at the start of the season. Throughout this season, there have been rumblings that Gonzalez would be displaced as Marlins' manager. It's been reported most of the year that Gonzalez would not make it throughout the season. Gonzalez has faced issues this year, the major issue being between himself and Hanley Ramirez for not hustling. He's also clashed with owner Jeffrey Loria over the past few years. Recently, Bobby Valentine, former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager, has been rumored to be the replacing manager. Edwin Rodriguez, manager of the Marlins' Triple-A team, will take over as manager until a decision is made. It's been rumored that Gonzalez could possibly be the predecessor to Bobby Cox with the Atlanta Braves next season. In three seasons as the Marlins' manager, Gonzalez had a managerial record of 276-279.

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