When the major leagues expanded to the Miami area in 1993, the old nickname was revived, but by identifying with the entire state instead of the city, the name's alliterative quality was lost.
When the major leagues expanded to the Miami area in 1993, the old nickname was revived, but the team was initially known as the Florida Marlins. By identifying with the entire state instead of the city, the name's alliterative quality was lost.