Second World Series Ring in Florida
After firing manager Jeff Torborg early in the 2003 season, the Florida Marlins suddenly became one of the hottest teams in baseball under new manager Jack McKeon. Tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the wild card playoff spot, the Marlins decided to reacquire one of the most popular players in franchise history, sending right-handed pitching prospects Denny Bautista and Don Levinski to Baltimore for Conine. Conine batted .239 with five home runs and fifteen RBIs over 25 games back in Florida, and the Marlins returned to the post-season for the second time in franchise history.
Conine's reacquisition truly paid off in the post-season. He batted .458 with three RBIs and a home run in game five of the 2003 National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs, and batted .333 in the World Series against the New York Yankees. Conine holds the distinction of being the only player to appear in the opener of the Marlins' inaugural season, the 1997 World Series Marlins' championship team, and the 2003 World Series Marlins' championship team. He remained with the club through the 2005 season. After which, he returned to the Baltimore Orioles via free agency.
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