An AI prediction for the Miami Marlins

[JustMarlins]

I ran an AI prediction. I asked it what it predicts the Marlins will do this offseason. The following were the results of the prediction:

📊 Total Simulated Spend & Roster Impact

 

Player	Simulated Contract	Role
Kyle Finnegan	1 yr / $6.25 M	High-leverage reliever
Brad Keller	2 yrs / $15 M	Multi-inning bullpen depth
Power Bat (O’Hearn)	1–2 yrs / $8–12 M	Corner bat / DH
Complementary Arm	1 yr / $1–3 M	Development / bullpen flier

• Estimated Additional Spending: ~$15–18M on top of existing payroll, which may bring them close to—but likely not far over—their projected budget.

• Roster Effect:

  • Bolsters bullpen significantly with veteran presence.

  • Provides offensive depth / power without overcommitting long-term.

  • Maintains financial flexibility for future seasons

 

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Looking at the numbers tied to each player, it appears that adding those four would surpass the $15-$18M spending cap the AI suggested. The math ain't mathing.

 

Let's look at the numbers more closely based on the AI proposals:  Finnegan (2 yrs at  $6.5M) + Keller (2yrs at $15M) + O'Hearn (2yrs at +/- $20M) + a complementary arm (1 yr at +/- $2M) equates to about $26 million. I believe that this AI proposal is way over the dollar budget that Sherman will be willing to spend.  Albeit it looks like a solid suggestion to improve the team with relatively modest boosts to the payroll. 

 

It sounds like a sound plan on the surface. But I do not believe that they will add $26 million this offseason. This FO is not there, even though it makes total sense. 

Your thoughts?