The Atlanta Braves have set a great blueprint: extending core players early in their careers. They just did it again with SP Spencer Strider, who is a leading NL Rookie of the Year candidate. They have him picked up until 2028. They have RF Ronald Acuna Jr. until 2027; 1B Matt Olson until 2030; 3B […] The Miami Marlins should copy the Atlanta Braves - Marlin Maniac - Marlin … [Read more...] about The Miami Marlins should copy the Atlanta Braves
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is impressive off the field too
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was on pace to have the highest WAR of any second baseman in the game. He’s also a talented host for the MLB Network Postseason coverage show! It sure sounds like the Miami Marlins have a superstar that we need to extend as soon as possible, you know like our champion division […] Jazz Chisholm Jr. is impressive off the field too - Marlin Maniac - Marlin … [Read more...] about Jazz Chisholm Jr. is impressive off the field too
Who are the new Miami Marlins managerial candidates?
The Miami Marlins need a new manager and I wrote about some intriguing replacements for us already. Don Mattingly is gone and it’s time for someone new to lead The Fish. That “someone new” could be either Joe Espada or Pedro Grifol. Both of them were recently interviewed for our managerial opening, but both seem […] Who are the new Miami Marlins managerial candidates? - Marlin … [Read more...] about Who are the new Miami Marlins managerial candidates?
Is Brian Anderson’s time with the Miami Marlins over?
The Miami Marlins have a big arbitration class and some players are likely to be non-tendered. one of those players is long-time third baseman turned bench player Brian Anderson. Anderson has been with The Fish for six years, but is now displaced by both Joey Wendle and top prospect Jordan Groshans. Anderson can play in […] Is Brian Anderson’s time with the Miami Marlins over? … [Read more...] about Is Brian Anderson’s time with the Miami Marlins over?
Does payroll matter as much as most think?
Let’s get one thing out of the way, payroll matters and the Miami Marlins should not be bargain hunting instead of spending on the top free agents. I question how much we will spend, but I’d like to point out that Bruce Sherman did spend over $130 million on the team last off-season, so he’s […] Does payroll matter as much as most think? - Marlin Maniac - Marlin Maniac - Miami … [Read more...] about Does payroll matter as much as most think?