MIAMI – The Miami Marlins earned special recognition on Tuesday.
Skipper Skip Schumaker was named the National League Manager of the Year.
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Schumaker beat out Braves manager Brian Snitker and Craig Counsell who managed the Brewers, before taking the Cubs job.
This was Schumaker’s first season as a major league manager.
He led the Marlins to a wild card spot in the national league.
The Fish finished the regular season with a record of 84-78.
Just a few years ago, Don Mattingly won Manager of the Year with the Miami Marlins.
Schumaker was able to make the most of a team that entered the season with a low payroll, but bolstered the roster at the trade deadline.
The Marlins were particularly successful in close games.