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Kim Ng’s Departure Raises Questions About Marlins

  • Kim Ng declined to renew her contract after reportedly being offered a reduced role.
  • We also take a look at the WNBA's relationship to the NBA.
Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng walks between workout stations at the Marlins spring training facility.
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Kim Ng, the first female general manager in MLB history, has declined her mutual option and is leaving the Miami Marlins. Former team president David Samson joins the podcast to discuss her tenure, Derek Jeter’s previous role with the team, why the Tampa Bay Rays could be sold, and the MLB playoffs.

Plus, Front Office Sports newsletter co-author David Rumsey joins to discuss why some want the WNBA to separate itself from the NBA.

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