Redmond, back in his playing days. (US Presswire)

The Miami Marlins have named Mike Redmond as their manager, the club announced Thursday. The news was first reported by CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.

Redmond, 41, retired from the majors as a player following the 2010 season. The former catcher had a 13-year career, playing for the Twins, Indians and Marlins. He spent the most time with the Marlins, playing 485 of his career 764 games for the club.

Since retiring, Redmond has managed in the Blue Jays' minor-league system. He was the Midwest League manager of the year in 2011, when he guided the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts to a 77-60 record. In 2012, Redmond managed Class-A Dunedin to a 78-55 record. Both of Redmond's teams made the playoffs in their respective leagues.

“Jim Leyland told me a long time ago when I was getting ready to retire, ‘If you want to manage in the majors, you’ve got to go get some experience,’” Redmond told The Associated Press last week. “I took that to heart and went out and took a job with the Blue Jays in A ball and got down to the grassroots, where you’ve got to teach and develop."

The Marlins had been looking for a manager since firing Ozzie Guillen on Oct. 23. Guillen had three years left on his contract. Also, the Marlins sent minor leaguers Jhan Marinez and Osvaldo Martinez to the White Sox to acquire Guillen, so his dismissal is a clear indication the Marlins believed they greatly erred in getting Guillen.

The Marlins had interviewed Larry Bowa, Luis Gonzalez, Lloyd McClendon and Bryan Price.

With Redmond, the Marlins receive a polar opposite from the outspoken Guillen. Redmond has a quiet, humble nature, though he was also known as an intense leader in the clubhouse with great toughness.

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