Robert Hanson

Unfortunately, the Nats win the series 2-1. James Wood will be the series MVP.

The Marlins win the series 2-1. Xavier Edwards will be the series MVP.

A much needed ‘W’ for @Ely Sussman A tough call, on who wins this upcoming Marlins-Mets series.

Unfortunately, the Jays win the series 2-1. Yohendrick Pinango will be the series MVP.

Unfortunately, the Mets win the series 2-1. Juan Soto will be the series MVP.

Unfortunately, the Braves win the series 3-1. Drake Baldwin will be the series MVP.

Unfortunately, Tampa Bay will win the series 2-1. Jonathan Aranda will be the series MVP.

The Paddack & Morel signings have been bad, to put it ‘mildly’. On a brighter note, the Marlins thought they needed Paddack, especially after Cabrera & Weathers were traded. Turns out Max & Junk have been as good or better than expected, having both put up numbers comparable to Eddy & Ryan, and Snelling continued his dominance in AAA, earning himself a call up. Turns out Paddack wasn’t necessary. As far as Morel, the Marlins were hoping for the 2023 version, but aren’t even getting the 2024-2025 version. Eventually Conine will be back, maybe by the end of the month. And Alderman is knocking on the door. Time is getting shorter for Morel & Caissie to turn things around. Looks like Leo is safe, for now. Still keeping faith that the Fairbanks signing will pan out & John King was obviously a good signing.

Unfortunately, the Twins win the series 2-1. Byron Buxton is the series MVP.

Xavier got his chance when the Marlins DFAd T.A., allowing X to play ss. The beneficiary, on the Marlins roster, of the Arraez trade was Otto Lopez, who became the Marlins starting 2nd baseman (and eventually, ss.). What would have happened with Otto, if not for the Arraez trade, is unclear. The Marlins won the trade simply by clearing a path for Otto. And acquiring Marsee was icing on the cake, despite finishing 1-26 last season & struggling this season. The fact that the Marlins covered Arraez’s salary, post trade, was the stunner. This was no salary dump.

The Marlins will win the series 2-1. Otto Lopez will be the series MVP.

The Marlins will win the series 2-1. Xavier Edwards will be the series MVP.

Obviously, this move was necessary. Fortunately, the Marlins acknowledged the mistake and are moving on. After trading both Eddy and Weathers, the Marlins had several question marks in the rotation heading into the season and thought signing Paddack was necessary. Max and Junk have answered those questions at the MLB level and both Snelling & Braxton have pitched well in Jville. And Blalock & Gusto have pitched well recently, both going 6 innings in their last start. So on a brighter note, Paddack wasn’t even needed and unfortunately, other than the Yankee game when he pitched 4.2 innings of shutout relief and the Tiger game when he went 6 innings, he wasn’t much help. Only question now is, who starts Friday? Braxton or Snelling? Braxton pitched last Tuesday and did not have a good outing. If he starts tonight, then it will be Snelling, who last pitched Friday.

Will be interesting to see if Agustin continues to strictly catch & DH in Jville. How the Marlins really feel about Ignoffo could determine this. If the Marlins feel that Ignoffo could help the Marlins, eventually, at the MLB level then it doesn’t make much sense to continue to have Agustin catch. Question is, where exactly would Agustin play? Some have suggested 1B, however the Marlins have DDLS as their primary 1B in Jville. Agustin does have decent speed. Have to wonder if corner outfield spot is in his future.

There were some who suggested Meyer & Junk were headed to the bullpen, eventually. And maybe they will eventually but it’s looking like it won’t be anytime soon….