Marlins extend Redmond through 2017

Sep 28, 2014 - 8:09 PM Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) - Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond had his contract extended through the 2017 season, the team announced on Sunday.

Redmond guided the Marlins to a 15-win improvement on the 2013 season and the team's first winning home record since 2010.

Under Redmond's leadership, Miami became just one of three National League teams since 1969 to win 77 or more games following a 100-loss season, joining the 1986 San Francisco Giants and the 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 43-year-old was named manager prior to the 2013 season, taking over for Ozzie Guillen. He has compiled a 139-185 record as the Marlins' skipper.

Redmond was signed by the Marlins as a free agent in 1992, and spent the first seven years of his major league career (1998-2004) with the club -- helping them win their second World Series title in 2003.

A native of Seattle, Redmond played 13 seasons primarily as a reserve, hitting .287 with 13 home runs, 117 doubles and 243 RBI in 764 games with the Marlins, Twins and Indians.

Redmond's coaching staff will also return for the 2015 season.