MLB Twitter reacts to Miami Marlins becoming the first franchise in major US professional leagues to have women as both president and general manager

The Miami Marlins have made sports history today, and not in a way that many would have expected. They have promoted Caroline O'Conner to the role of President of Business Operations for the franchise.

Given the opportunities for growth the Marlins have, this is an excellent career opportunity. And it is especially notable considering the general manager of the team is also a woman, Kim Ng.

This is the first time in the history of major sports in America that two women are at the helm of a franchise. The term 'major sports' refers more specifically to the MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL.

This is a huge step forward for sports in North America, and could provide further opportunities for women who previously did not have them.

Fox Sports announced the front office change for the Miami Marlins via Twitter.

Fans have been overwhelmingly supportive of this hire and the greater implications it has. The business side of baseball is sometimes overlooked, but having the right person at the helm is critically important. They can be a huge part of driving fan engagement and earning more revenue, which can directly translate to a higher payroll for the team.

If the front office is able to put forth a winning team and a strong franchise, the fans would undoubtedly be even happier. Regardless of who runs the team, winning is a great equalizer in professional sports.

Many believe it is great to finally see women in leadership positions with a team. The Miami Marlins and their owners are also being given credit for providing the opportunity. Being the first to do something is never easy.

MLB has been at the forefront of progress in sports many times in its history. Jackie Robinson is the most famous example, breaking the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson became an inspiration to many young African-American athletes around the country, and the new female-led Miami Marlins front office could be similarly revolutionary.

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The Marlins have struggled in recent years, but could be a team on the rise.

They are building something strong in Miami, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Sandy Alcantara leading the way. These are the kind of players that management can build a winning team around.

With the right moves, we could see them battling for a playoff spot sooner rather than later.

The Marlins will be one of the more interesting teams to follow this offseason and in the 2023 regular season.