Since the beginning of last year, the Miami Marlins have seen several major changes. Derek Jeter left the ownership group, with Michael Jordan seemingly staying on as a minority owner. But now, just days after Jordan sold his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, a former New York Yankees captain who also managed the Marlins once, is coming back to face his former team.

This is none other than Don Mattingly, a coach with the Blue Jays after resigning as Marlins? Manager. Most recently, Mattingly expressed his emotions ahead of a matchup against his former team.?

Don Mattingly expresses his emotions on a matchup against the Miami Marlins

In late 2022, Don Mattingly stepped down as manager of the Marlins. It was the end of an era that had only one playoff run, in 2020, that earned Mattingly the Manager of the Year award. But earlier this week, he faced his former team in his new role as a bench coach for the Blue Jays. It was a massive pickup for the Toronto-based team to add Mattingly?s experience to their coaching staff. The former Yankees captain recently opened up on returning to Miami as part of a new team.

According to Keys News, Mattingly said this before the game on Monday, ?I?ve been on this side a few different times but it?s been a while since I?ve been on the visiting side. It?s always good flying into Miami. It?s one of those places you?ve been long enough you know where you?re at. It?s a good feeling walking into the ballpark, even though it?s a different entrance.??

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This is a great attitude shown by the Blue Jays bench coach as he faced off against his old employers. The Toronto-based team managed a 2-0 victory over the Marlins. But the Marlins are having a great year, which is great for minority owner Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan sells majority stake in Charlotte Hornets, stays as a minority owner

Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets after 13 years at the helm. It has been a largely unsuccessful reign with only 2 playoff runs and a lack of team success. But the Chicago Bulls legend makes a significant profit. He bought the majority stake in 2010, for $275 million and has now sold it for $3 billion. Furthermore, he will continue to hold a minority ownership stake in the franchise and remain involved in some capacity.?

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