Robert Hanson

The Marlins will win the series 2-1. In a stunning development, Owen Caissie will be the MVP of the series.

Unfortunately, the Phillies will win the series 2-1. Kyle Schwarber will be the series MVP.

Unfortunately, the Pirates will win the series 2-1. Spencer Horwitz will be the series MVP.

No question, IMO, that Otto is an All-Star. Has a better WAR & DWAR than his main competition, C.J. Abrams & Elly De La Cruz. The one thing they have over Otto is the power numbers, which are a factor. The Marlins fan base is smaller, so this could factor in, as to whether Otto gets voted in, though the D.C. & Cinci fan bases aren’t huge.

Unfortunately, Arizona wins the series 2-1. Corbin Carroll will be the series MVP.

Unfortunately, the Rays win the series 2-1. Yandy Diaz will be the series MVP.

Due to this story, I crawled down a bit of a rabbit hole looking at the Marlins 2021 draft, checking to see where these players are now. Joe Mack, the #31 overall pick in 2021, is currently the only player from this draft on the MLB roster. Patrick Monteverde, the 8th rd pick in 2021, came up for a cup of coffee last year and could be up for another one this year. There are 5 additional 2021 draft picks who are still with the Marlins organization, according to ‘The Baseball Cube’. Sam Praytor 6th rd, Gabe Bierman 7th rd, Brandon White 12th rd, Holt Jones 14th rd, & Bennett Hostetler 18th rd. There are 2 Marlins 2021 draft picks who are with other organizations. Khalil Watson, the Marlins #1 pick in 2021 is currently with the Columbus Clippers, Cleveland’s AAA team. Could see him in MLB later this season. The Marlins 11th rd pick in 2021, Jesse Bergin, is listed as being in the FCL in the Twins organization, according to ‘The Baseball Cube’. The remaining 12 draft picks — there were 21 total — are f.a.’s or retired.

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.