The Miami Marlins are in the news on Monday, but not for a good reason.
For the last three seasons, the Marlins had Kim Ng as their general manager.
She was the first woman in the four major sports to be named GM of a team.
Also, she did a very good job while owning that title.
Including forming a team that made a postseason run this season.
Miami finished as the fifth seed in the NL, which was something not many people predicted before the year.
Unfortunately, the mastermind behind creating that team will no longer be there.
According to Craig Mish, Ng and the Marlins have decided to part ways.
The Miami Marlins and Kim Ng have parted ways per sources.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) October 16, 2023
This was shocking news to hear but the reasons behind the decision make sense.
Jeff Passan reported that the Marlins wanted to hire a President of Baseball Ops over Ng.
But, she had no interest in taking the number two role and that is why she left.
The Miami Marlins wanted to hire a president of baseball operations over general manager Kim Ng, leading to her departure from the organization, sources told ESPN.
When reached, Ng declined comment. But sources said she would’ve been the No. 2 after constructing a playoff team.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 16, 2023
Many fans are surprised by this move and think the Marlins made a major mistake.
Thats embarrassing from Marlins ownership.
— Martino Puccio (@MartinoPuccio) October 16, 2023
Right after after making the playoffs the team is already looking for someone to unseat Ng.
It does not seem to make much sense.
The Marlins are gonna regret this
— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) October 16, 2023
You can bet Ng will not be on the open market very long.
Plenty of other clubs should be lining up to hire her services.
Building a playoff team without spending a plethora of money is difficult.
Imagine what she can do with a team that is willing to spend.
I’m glad Kim knows her worth, she’s been incredible and deserves better. Some team will be extremely lucky to have her lead their ops.
— Dave Sae (@davesaeyes) October 16, 2023
Even though this decision was seen as mutual, it was something the Marlins brought on themselves by trying to take away her power.
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