Marlins add two players to 40-man-roster

[Kevin Barral]

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[Guest OneRegend]

Big mistake for the Marlins to leave Troy Johnston unprotected.

[Guest]

Inexplicable. A left-handed bat for minimum wage with Johnston. His career was taking shape just like Max Muncy's did as a late bloomer. Talk us through that move, Peter.

[Ely Sussman]

The Max Muncy comparison is a bit unfair haha. But yes, I also find it inexplicable. The Marlins lost Mark Canha almost a decade ago after leaving him protected in the same situation. It's within the realm of possibility that Johnston goes on to become that kind of hitter if everything goes right.

[Guest Alfredo Garcia]

When are we going to get article about the rule 5 draft?

[Ely Sussman]

Well the draft is still 3 weeks away. We'll have a clearer idea about best fits after seeing what the Marlins do on Friday at the non-tender deadline. Their roster could look a lot different after those moves. Probably an article next week once the dust settles.

[Guest OneRegend]

No, but seriously, big mistake by the Marlins.

 

Our 1B situation is Josh Bell for one year. Once Josh Bell leaves, what's our contingency plan? Hope Jacob Berry or Paul McIntosh actually develops?

 

Move Jake Burger to 1B? Then we just create a new hole at 3B which we also have no answers for.

 

Truly baffling move.