The forlorn Miami Marlins limp into Turner Field tonight having lost five straight, and their prospects are grim against an Atlanta club that is currently playing an elite brand of baseball.
Well chronicled are the struggles of the Fish, who enter play at 43-70. Everyone knew 2013 would be a wash for them, but there are a few silver linings for Marlins fans. Giancarlo Stanton is still one of the more explosive young outfielders in the game, Jose Fernandez is establishing himself as a front-line starter, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. The Marlins aren't scared to start the arbitration clock on a player if he can help them win, and it's in that context that their minor league depth must be considered. Many people in and around the industry see the Marlins as a franchise sitting on a goldmine of talent, but given the erratic nature of owner Jeffrey Loria's past maneuvers, speculating as to when and how that talent will help them win is likely a fool's errand (though that won't stop some from trying).
Series matchups:
Tonight, 7:30 (local broadcast)
Jacob Turner v. Brandon Beachy
Saturday, 7:10 (local broadcast)
Nate Eovaldi v. Alex Wood
Sunday, 1:35 (local broadcast)
Henderson Alvarez v. Mike Minor
(Info via Grantland and ESPN)
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