2007 Florida Marlins Preview The Marlins president David Samson built a 78-win team with an opening day payroll a touch under $15 million in 2006. The Marlins were the surprise team last season and had a great shot at making the postseason before their youth and experience faltered in the closing months. The Marlins are the masters of reinvention. They've won two World Series in the past decade while grappling constantly with stadium and attendance issues.