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The Best Marlins of All-Time by Jersey Number: Nos. 1-10

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Getty Images The Florida/Miami Marlins may not have the history of the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers, but it is a history that's growing. In now a 26th year as a Major League Baseball franchise, the Marlins have two World Series championships to their name. Only the Yankees, Red Sox and San Francisco Giants have more since the Marlins' inauguration in 1993. Over more than a quarter century, several productive players have donned the Marlins uniform. In a several part series, we'll be looking at the best players to wear each jersey number, beginning with Nos. 1 through 10: 1. Luis Castillo (1996-2005) Second Baseman Marlins Stats: .293 average, .370 on-base percentage, 280 stolen bases During his prime, few lead-off men had more success as a slap hitter or were more productive than Luis Castillo. In 10 years with the Marlins, Castillo appeared in three All-Star games, won three Gold Gloves and helped Florida win two World