Due to the rash of recent injuries to the team’s young arms, the Marlins fire manager Jeff Torborg, who has been criticized for his handling of the pitching staff. Jack McKeon, who has previously managed in Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, and Cincinnati, will take over the 16-22 team, becoming the franchise’s sixth skipper.

On May 11, 2003 — Due to the rash of recent injuries to the team’s young arms, the Marlins fire manager Jeff Torborg, who has been criticized for his handling of the pitching staff. Jack McKeon, who has previously managed in Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, and Cincinnati, will take over the 16-22 team, becoming the franchise’s sixth skipper.

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