A fourth-round pick in 2002, Josh Johnson was a physically imposing right-hander who looked every bit the part of a future staff anchor. While he arrived just after the franchise's 2003 championship peak, he represented a localized shift toward a homegrown rotation.

In 2006, he demonstrated a high-frequency ability to keep hitters off-balance, finishing fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting on the strength of a 12-7 record and a 3.10 ERA. However, the trajectory of his career hit a localized snag almost immediately; injuries and Tommy John surgery restricted him to just 18 games over the following two seasons. He remained a resilient worker, returning to full strength in 2009 to win 15 games and earn his first All-Star selection as the definitive leader of the staff.

In 2010, Johnson led the circuit with a 2.30 ERA and a 2.41 FIP. He earned his second consecutive All-Star nod and finished fifth in the Cy Young voting, proving that his blend of a mid-90s fastball and a sharp slider could overwhelm any lineup. This run of dominance turned him into a premier superstar, providing a high-quality floor for a team that was beginning to rebrand for a new era in Little Havana.

While a 2011 season that began with historic promise was cut short by back issues, he remained a professional mainstay through 2012, providing the Marlins with one final high-volume season before the business of the sport took over.  He was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a massive 12-player transaction, leaving the Marlins with 915 strikeouts and a 3.15 career ERA with a 56-37 record.

Hanley Ramirez arrived in Florida in late 2005 as the centerpiece of a blockbuster deal with the Red Sox, a transaction that sent World Series heroes Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to Boston. While he had only two big-league at-bats to his name at the time of the trade, he wasted no time validating his status as a five-tool phenom.

In 2006, Ramirez batted .292 with 17 home runs and 51 stolen bases to secure the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He followed that up by avoiding the "sophomore slump" entirely, posting a .332 average and recording 212 hits in 2007. This early stretch served as the formal introduction to a player who could spark an offense from the leadoff spot while possessing the specialized power to bat in the heart of the order.

Ramirez followed this with a monster 2009 campaign, a season that remains one of the greatest offensive years by a shortstop in baseball history. That summer, he showcased a technical mastery at the plate to win the National League Batting Title with a .342 average, while also recording 24 home runs and 106 RBIs. He earned a second-place finish in the MVP voting, trailing only Albert Pujols, and secured his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award. This run of dominance turned him into a perennial All-Star, highlighting a specialized offensive efficiency that made him the engine of the Marlins' lineup.

Between 2006 and 2010, he was a steady source of runs, leading the National League with 125 runs scored in 2008. While his defense at shortstop was often a localized liability, his tactical value in the batter's box was undeniable; he currently holds the franchise record for Offensive bWAR, a testament to his ability to outproduce his peers at a premium position.

The trajectory of his time in Miami followed a familiar pattern: he was eventually traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012 as his salary began to rise beyond the team's comfort zone. He left behind a statistical imprint with the Marlins that includes 1,103 hits, 148 home runs, and a career .300 batting average.

Giancarlo Stanton arrived in South Florida as a second-round pick in 2007, a physically imposing outfielder with a swing designed to launch baseballs into orbit. Debuting at just 20 years old in 2010, he immediately established himself as the premier power source in the organization's history.

Stanton wasted no time showing off his raw strength, as he hammered 22 home runs in a partial rookie campaign. By 2012, his output exploded in a season that saw him capture his first slugging title (.608) and earn an All-Star selection, proving that his power was not merely a novelty but a high-quality asset in the middle of the order. While he navigated a brief dip in production in 2013, he remained a professional mainstay, returning in 2014 to lead the National League in home runs (37) and slugging (.555) while finishing as the runner-up for the MVP.

A series of injuries limited his availability during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Despite missing significant time, he maintained a steady pace toward the top of the organization's leaderboards, notably winning the 2016 Home Run Derby in a display of power that reminded the league of his elite ceiling. His value remained high during this stretch, as he continued to be a disruptive force in the lineup whenever healthy, combining his strength with a disciplined approach that forced opposing pitchers to navigate every at-bat with extreme caution. It was 2017 when he became a franchise legend.

In the 2017 campaign, Stanton was the author of one of the greatest individual seasons in  Marlins history. That summer, he showcased a mastery of the strike zone and a terrifying consistency, blasting 59 home runs and driving in 132 runs. He led the league in home runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage, a performance that earned him the National League MVP. 

Following his MVP season, the organization looked to distance itself from his massive contract. In a move that mirrored many previous chapters in the franchise's history, he was traded to the New York Yankees after the 2017 season. He left behind a statistical footprint that remains the definitive benchmark for every hitter who follows, departing as the all-time franchise leader in home runs (267), RBIs (672), and bWAR (35.7).

Days after we lost Hall of Fame Coach, John Madden, we lost another great coach, as Dan Reeves passed away at the age of 77.

A Quarterback at the University of South Carolina, Dan Reeves would play eight seasons at Running Back for the Dallas Cowboys, accumulating 3,683 Yards with 42 Touchdowns.  He would also win a Super Bowl (VI) with the Cowboys.

Immediately after he retired, Reeves went into coaching, winning a second ring (XII) as an Assistant Coach for Dallas.  Reeves’ work with the Cowboys landed him a job as Denver’s Head Coach in 1981, and he would lead them to the playoffs six times, winning three AFC Championships, though losing all three Super Bowls.

Reeves would take over as the New York Giants’ Head Coach in 1993, though he was less successful, only reaching the post season once in four years.  His last coaching role was with the Falcons (1997-03), and he would take them to the Super Bowl in 1998, though again, tasted defeat, this time to his former team, Denver.

Reeves retired with an overall coaching record of 190-165-2.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Dan Reeves.