Miami Marlins fans fired up by news that team has hired Skip Schumaker as their next manager

The Miami Marlins have found their new manager. They have hired Skip Schumaker to take over the team. He was most recently the St. Louis Cardinals' bench coach for the 2022 season.

Schumaker will be replacing Don Mattingly after he managed the club for seven seasons. Skip Schumaker is widely regarded as a baseball great and the hire is great for a struggling team looking to turn things around.

Before transitioning to a coaching role in the league, Schumaker was a utility player for the St. Louis Cardinals and helped them win the World Series in 2006 and 2011. After ending his playing career, he was the San Diego Padres' associate manager in 2020 and 2021.

News of the hire has Miami fans excited for the future. They believe this is a great first step towards improving following a 90-loss season.

Fans seem to think that Skip Schumaker is the right guy for the job. He's a young manager with the potential to transform the team this offseason.

The Miami Marlins were a sinking ship this season

The Miami Marlins didn't have the season they were expecting. They finished with a record of 69-93, becoming one of the worst teams in baseball.

They couldn't find their rhythm all season. Their star second baseman, Jazz Chisholm, went on IL for most of the season with back issues. He was the heart and soul of the team and losing him to injury hurt.

The Marlins were one of the worst hitting teams in the league. Their team batting average of .230 was the worst in franchise history.

Obviously, this team needs to turn things around. Many around the league believe that Schumaker has what it takes to steady the ship. He's used to being around contending baseball teams and knows what it takes to get to the World Series.

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