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. The club was a member of the

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and played their home games at Charlotte County Stadium. The club was slated to have 45 home games, however the Redfish played host to nine more when the

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were not permitted to use Robert C. Wynn Baseball Field after just four home dates. The Redfish began the season managed by

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, who had helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the

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. However Hernández was replaced after just managing 25 games for the Redfish. He was replaced by the team's hitting coach, former Detroit Tigers star

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. During the final three games of the season

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outfielder Elijah Dukes served as first base coach during a suspension by the Devil Rays. However the Redfish finished in last place during both halves of the season, and 12 games behind the 5th place

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. The club then folded with the league at the end of the season.

2007 season

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