Video: The Real Reason Why the Marlins Claim Griffin Conine Could Play First Base

[Ely Sussman]

On The Offishial Show, Ely Sussman provides context behind the amusing idea that the Marlins could use outfielder Griffin Conine at first base in the future.

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[Robert Hanson]

Agreed. Ridiculous to think they would move Conine to 1st. He’s a very good defensive outfielder who had a small sample size last year, as far as plate appearances.

    Still has to prove he can be productive at the MLB level over the course of an entire season. Having him do a position change makes it that much more challenging.

    How about signing a first baseman that’s actually a first baseman, instead of forcing a square peg into a round hole (Hicks, Pauley, or potentially Augustin or Conine) ??

    Last year, if including Pauley at 3rd, the Marlins were a good defensive team at every position, except first base & catcher. Let’s try & work on becoming better defensively (a legit first baseman & eventually, Mack).

[THOMAS JOSEPH]

I certainly realize that not every player is Bryce Harper. Still, his successful move to first base didn't seem to be widely discussed. Let's see what happens with internal options at first.