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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I would love to see Ruiz get some ABs in Miami. To me, he fits the profile for the developing team chemistry. Still, I figure there will have to be movement (trade, injury, relegation) for Ruiz to have a significant chance. Unless, of course, he rocks Spring Training!
  2. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Well done, and thanks for all the hard work. There's a lot of money flushed in this happy crapshoot system that MLB has. Oh, well, so be it.
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    I lean that way, too; it's just the Marlins will have access to internal information and assessments that may push them to some insurance, so to speak. I am almost always against signing middling vets that take innings or ABs away from developing players, given the Marlins circumstances.
  4. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Nicely done! Fodor's will be in touch! Lol. My Expos days up at Space Coast in Viera are great memories. Many guys who went on fine careers, including Jon Rauch, who I met shortly before his signing with the White Sox. I was thrilled he wore the Montréal uniform at the end of the franchise's time there. Way back in the day, friends and I went over to Daytona. I still have the program that featured a young catcher named Bruce Bochy. I need to create some Marlins memories. It's a little further drive down to Jupiter than Viera was, but you've added some enticing incentives to do so in a few weeks.
  5. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Exactly the right view of trades. We fans often have knee-jerk reactions, which are understandable. Moreover, we have no knowledge of internal assessments and the like.
  6. THOMAS JOSEPH
    That's true, and often overlooked, just as the Marlins' playoff appearances in this decade are.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The Marlins need a strong showing from Fairbanks. My concern is his career high in innings pitched is most certainly going to be strained be he stays the whole year. I'm going with a trade deadline for him, though.
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    A no-risk move that certainly makes sense. I hope Tinoco rebounds.
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I'm squarely in the "fine either way" camp. While I think things are adequate as-is, adding a middling vet seems just as likely.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I know many like the WBC. It's not my thing, but good for baseball, the team (revenue), and international awareness. But having MLB players involved seems unwise to me. Many will disagree, of course, so be it. (Until their guy pulls a Diaz, you can bet.)
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Moving the two injury-probe guys isn't unreasonable to me. It also shows there is well-considered confidence in Garrett, White, and Snelling.
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I hear you, with the very significant age difference. I liked Johnston, too, and hope he does well in Denver. Regarding the FO, I think they're doing quite well on balance, up against many limitations, but working a plan for which they have all the internal assessments and knowledge that we fans never know. Hang in there. Should be a another fun season.
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I think we're at the point now beyond individual transactions, which are often seemingly misplaced unless viewed as part of a overall strategy. Bendix told us his style is methodical, disciplined, and based on incremental improvements. All within the team's financial constraints, of course, which is obviously even more fluid than when he assumed his post. But, I think, Bendix has established credibility, even if not every move has been understandable or a clear win for the Marlins. The latter is unrealistic. Accordingly, I am onboard with the vector that is materializing under Bendix. Let's face it, it will be quite impressive if he wins with the well-known limitations in Miami. Use whatever metaphor you wish, but such success is ten times more satisfying than the Dodgers winning with 3x the average MLB payroll. I badly want to participate in that triumph as a fan who heard the hoots and laughter. It would be delicious.
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Things are looking great for 2026. Let's go.
  15. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Thanks for the updates.
  16. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The uncertainty of the TV revenue will add even more urgency to the CBA for low- and mid-revenue teams. I fully expect the necessary redline negotiations will result in a lost 2027 season. There's no more kicking the proverbial can down the road.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I am with you on every point.
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The flip side is that the team must be confident in White and Snelling. Perhaps even Garrett, returning from TJ surgery. I preferred to keep Cabrera, but the return looks quite good on paper. Fingers crossed.
  19. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The Marlins have three contract years at undeniably affordable costs. It's worth the risk, such as it is, especially given the ludicrous FA contracts given to middling and over-the-hill starters these days. A monster starting rotation is the envy of every team. It means true playoff aspirations. Yet, as Ely stated, I still expect a trade, and will be ok with the decision, I suspect. After all, this whole thing is a giant crapshoot. We hope, we measure, we argue, but have no access to the internal assessments, no vote, and certainly nothing to say about injuries. Happy New Year, fellow Marlins travelers.
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I usually disengage after a player is traded, however, I am planning to stay up with Johnston, Wagaman, and Weiners in 2026.
  21. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Ugh. Just ugh.
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    From your lips to reality!
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Bullish on Ruiz. There's almost always a Spring Training breakout player. Thinking this year it will be De los Santos, forcing some thought into the Opening Day roster. No comment on Cabrera, although I do expect a trade.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Plenty of upside. I hope Ruiz gets sufficient ABs.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Me likey. Excellent look at an upside, which I believe truly exists here. This feels like a change-of-venue rebound candidate.
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