Charles Edward Finley is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1986 to 2002 for three teams in Major League Baseball (MLB),primarily with the California Angels. After a 14-year tenure with the Angels,he played for the Cleveland Indians for two-and-a-half seasons,then was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals and played there for a half-season. Listed at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg),he threw and batted left-handed. During a 17-year major-league career,Finley compiled 200 wins,2,610 strikeouts,and a 3.85 earned run average. He holds multiple Angels team records for a career,including games started (379),wins (165),losses (140),and innings pitched (2,675).
Juan D'Vaughn Pierre is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000–2013 for the Colorado Rockies,Florida/Miami Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago White Sox,and Philadelphia Phillies. Known for his speed,he stole 614 bases in his career,the 18th-most in MLB history at the time of his retirement. He worked as an MLB Network on-air analyst before joining the Marlins as a Minor League Outfield Coordinator for the 2019 season.
Charles Edward Johnson Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball with the Florida Marlins,the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998),the Baltimore Orioles (1999–2000),the Chicago White Sox (2000),the Colorado Rockies (2003–2004),and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005).
Gabor Paul Bako II is an American former professional baseball catcher. He is an example of a baseball "journeyman",having played for 11 different teams during his 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career. During his playing days,he was listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg).
Peter Brian Walker is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher and currently the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Juan De Dios Encarnación is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2007 for the Detroit Tigers,Cincinnati Reds,Florida Marlins,Los Angeles Dodgers,and St. Louis Cardinals. Encarnación suffered a career-ending injury after getting hit in the eye by a foul ball on August 31,2007.
Jason Stokes is an American former professional baseball player. Primarily a first baseman,he played in Minor League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics and Florida Marlins organizations.
Brant Michael Brown is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current bench coach and offensive coordinator for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB from 1996 through 2000 for the Chicago Cubs,Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins and has also coached for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
Ismael Valdéz Alvarez is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. During his major league career,he was nicknamed "The Rocket" in his native Mexico.
Ricky Allen Helling is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Jorge Fábregas is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for eight teams during a nine-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career.
Orlando Miller Salmon,is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop from 1994–97.
John Paul Wehner is an American former utility player in Major League Baseball (MLB) and a current broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His nickname is "Rock".
Alejandro Arias is an American former professional baseball infielder,who played Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2002.
The Florida Marlins' 2000 season was the eighth season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League. It would begin with the team attempting to improve on their season from 1999. Their manager was John Boles. They played home games at Pro Player Stadium. They finished with a record of 79–82,third in the National League East.
Jay Allen Bruce is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. The Reds drafted Bruce in the first round,12th overall pick,of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft;he made his MLB debut in 2008. Bruce was named an All-Star three times during his career,and won the Silver Slugger Award twice.
Douglas Eugene Bochtler is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2000.
The 2000 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 119th season of the franchise;the 114th in the National League. This was their 31st and final season at Three Rivers Stadium. The Pirates finished fifth in the National League Central with a record of 69–93.
The 2002 Cleveland Indians season was the 102nd season for the franchise. The 2002 Major League Baseball season began on March 31,2002.The team finished third in the American League Central behind the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox.
Thomas James Sandt was an American Major League Baseball player and coach,as well as a minor league manager. An infielder,Sandt played for the Oakland Athletics in 1975 and 1976. He threw and batted right-handed,stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg). His professional playing career lasted all or parts of 15 seasons,and his MLB coaching tenure lasted for 16 years. He was the first-base coach of the 1997 world-champion Florida Marlins.
