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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    How I always mentally picture Hutt... Expos Toujours!
  2. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I think we see a flurry of moves from the Jax and Miami rosters. The last two months of the season won't be contending, but should have new faces. Morever, as a 2027 season is iffy, we should enjoy the baseball for its own sake. Could be the longest off-season ever.
  3. THOMAS JOSEPH
    From your pen to Bendix's ears. Make that trade happen!
  4. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I certainly expect Fairbanks and his money to go. Five or six others in packages, especially Garrett, Ramírez, and a MLB roster player. With Stowers ensconced at first, it does appear Hicks' peak value will be too tempting.
  5. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Perhaps, it was just time. The baseball gods had extracted enough payback, if you like. Or, up against Wheeler and Duran (genuflect), baseball's so often manifested counterintuitive vibe shined through. Now, the team having exorcised its curse for the perfect game disrespect, could goes on to a decent finish without any hoped-for major additions. Looking at the schedule and current positioning, there's no reason to add. Too many teams to keep over means Bendix will continue to pursue incremental improvement. Figure a nice batch of players will be moved from both the Jax and Miami rosters to the end of the disciplined incremental improvement strategy.
  6. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I think a buying strategy is drawing to an inside straight. Fans might like it, but it's a slim payoff opportunity. Regarding the goodwill of payroll increases, certainly the Marlins rightfully have little stock in that. The CBA vitriol is deep and there's no satisfying the MLBPA whatsoever when it comes to the Marlins, regardless of the reality of their financial situation. Everything to the Association is/would be "a long-overdue start." So, no need to pander to them at all. In addition, the CBA negotiation itself presents the redline ecosystem change opportunity. The RSN collapse is the proverbial last straw for over half the league to force a massive change. Until that certainty is present via a signed deal, the Marlins (in keeping with Millerick's theme) truly are in the rocking chair. This is because Bendix has positioned the budget so well while improving the on-field performance AND the farm system. Quite a successful triumvirate in his short tenure, bordering on remarkable. To my mind, the 2027 season will be significantly disrupted or truncated, even to the point of an entirely lost season. When half of the league is truly up against the wall financially and fans grow weary of their teams fighting with such massive handicaps, there cannot be a rollover CBA. Accordingly, taking all these things and the team's fall to earth in consideration, no one should anticipate any deadline game-changers for the current season. But, I wager Bendix will still make a flurry of moves, in keeping with his disciplined incremental improvement strategy. Something on the lines of six or seven players from the system as a whole, including 40-man roster guys like Ramírez, Garrett, and/or Hernández.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I like the proposed deal. Even if Norby isn't a long-term keeper, the Marlins outfield crop is promising. Thumbs up to pulling off the trade.
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Perhaps Pintar should get an opportunity while Marsee has a few weeks in Jax. Heriberto Hernández was a surprise,band look at what former farmhand Mangum is doing in Pittsburgh,(and last year in Tampa,). Mangum never saw Miami. I suggest taking a look at Pintar to try and catch a bit of unexpected lightning.
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I suppose Phillips will NEVER be allowed to extend. Removed with what, 60 pitches? Why? Our top starter out, seven straight losses, coming off the break. Another robotic decision, no growth, no progress, and, of course, another loss. Given the elevated strength of schedule, it's an uphill climb for the Marlins now. Nice job by Gusto, returning against his old team, and mop up by the Alphabet Reliever.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Excellent update. Perhaps as though, it should be a corollary to the Injured List article. Ugh.
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Brewers sweep. Turang is MVP.
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    We fans rarely care about who the owners of our favorite teams are. Everything is results-driven. Since baseball is, at the most basic level, just another form of entertainment, winning regular season games is important for revenue, overall interest, and playoff positioning. The new CBA may truly help teams like the Marlins compete in the inequitable system, but if it doesn't, Sherman, Bendix, and their organization do deserve tentative kudos for overachieving.
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Oh, certainly, time will tell.
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    These "potential outcome" articles are fun reading. I will bite my tongue and try not to be snarky. Is it negativity to wonder how enlarging the developmental window (in context of the MLB ecosystem) with high school players? I suppose baseball must consider that it is in competition for young athletes.
  15. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The ASG break is a welcome oasis. Sleep, relax, recharge, and heal.
  16. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Not expecting anything from him, but perhaps the magic is contagious.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Fun summer.
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Guardians win 2-1. "Country Roads" Chris DeLauter is MVP.
  19. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Excellent update. Many thanks.
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    It certainly would. That kind of move isn't beyond Bendix. I think he will try to showcase the possible trade pieces, especially Garrett.
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    👍
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I love your optimism.
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Seattle sweeps. MVP: Crawford.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I am looking forward to the draft show this year.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I agree with Robert Hanson exactly: 2-1 A's and Big Amish as the big dog. As always, I hope I'm wrong Happy Independence Weekend to everyone.
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