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Rising star: Eury Perez could rise quickly through the Marlins’ system

Rising star: Eury Perez could rise quickly through the Marlins’ system

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd JUPITER, Fla. — A chance to be special. You hear that phrase said often about prospects who possess the talent to become stars. In a deep Miami Marlins farm system, there are several players who have the potential to become real impact Major Leaguers or All-Stars. Two of their better prospects are under the age 20: shortstop Kahlil Watson and right-hander Eury Perez. Both are 18, and interestingly, were born a day apart. Perez, from Santiago,…

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Marlins prospect Meyer is motivated to ‘dominate’

Marlins prospect Meyer is motivated to ‘dominate’

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd JUPITER, Fla. — A fire burns inside Miami Marlins’ pitching prospect Max Meyer whenever he steps on the mound. Actually, his competitive drive is present in whatever athletic endeavor Meyer is participating. Growing up in Minnesota, Meyer was never afraid to mixed it up on the ice, while playing hockey. On the mound, his mission is to dominate. ‘I’m a little too competitive, I feel like,” Meyer said on Tuesday afternoon. “If it’s a bad day,…

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Marlins committed to cultivating international market

Marlins committed to cultivating international market

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd What the Miami Marlins are building internationally is worth taking notice. In recent years the organization has taken a giant step forward when it comes to signing high-end international talent. This is a far cry from much of the franchise’s past, when the Marlins didn’t view the international market as a high priority. Under current ownership, that has changed in a big way. Last June, the Marlins broke ground on their Dominican Republic Player Development Complex,…

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MO2 podcast with Zach McCambley

MO2 podcast with Zach McCambley

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd ManOn2nd ushered in the New Year with an exclusive podcast interview with Miami Marlins prospect Zach McCambley. The 22-year-old right-hander is ranked as Miami’s No. 16 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. McCambley gave us an update on his off-season preparation, as well as provided an insight into the development of his curveball. Miami selected McCambley out of Coastal Carolina in the third round in the 2020 MLB Draft, and in 2021, the right-hander advanced from High A…

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Conforto a fit for Marlins? MO2 explores the possibility in latest podcast

Conforto a fit for Marlins? MO2 explores the possibility in latest podcast

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd The Marlins are looking to add run producers, and outfielder Michael Conforto is still on the free agent market. But are the two sides a fit for each other? The answer is yes, but the catch is for what price. That’s the take of Tim Healey, the New York Mets’ beat reporter for Newsday. Healey was a recent guest on the ManOn2nd podcast, which is available on the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel as well as…

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Making the grade: MO2 breaks down Marlins’ moves

Making the grade: MO2 breaks down Marlins’ moves

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd First and foremost, Miami Marlins’ management made a commitment to contending in 2022. That’s welcome news to a fanbase that has endured years of building for a better tomorrow. Secondly, the organization backed their claim by finalizing several significant deals prior to the Dec. 1 lockout. Signing Sandy Alcantara, their ace, to a five-year, $56 million contract extension is a cornerstone move, and much deserved to the 26-year-old right-hander. It was a fitting and significant first…

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D-Train says: “They could be the best staff the Marlins have ever had”

D-Train says: “They could be the best staff the Marlins have ever had”

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd When the D-Train talks, he speaks from authority. So when Dontrelle Willis makes a bold claim, you pay attention. As special guest on the most recent ManOn2nd podcast, Willis was asked to assess the current Miami Marlins rotation. The one-time National League Rookie of the Year, and two-time All-Star, gushed about the talent pitching coach Mel Stottlemeyer Jr., is working with. “They could be the best staff the Marlins have ever had, and that’s saying a…

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Toronto catcher interesting potential trade option for Marlins

Toronto catcher interesting potential trade option for Marlins

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd At last, some clarity to the Miami Marlins’ offseason plans. The GM Meetings concluded on Thursday at Carlsbad, Calif., and we’ve seen some signs as to how the Marlins are mapping out their offseason. What we’ve learned this week is the Marlins intend to pursue free agent hitters (regardless of position), they aren’t in the market for a big-ticket shortstop (not surprising with Miguel Rojas signed for a couple of more years), and they’ve been linked…

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Preliminary talks begin with Marlins and free agents

Preliminary talks begin with Marlins and free agents

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd Rumors and reports have been running rampant at the General Managers Meetings this week in Carlsbad, Calif. The Miami Marlins, who are on record saying they intend to pursue impactful hitters, are already testing the free agent and trade waters. According to reports, the Marlins have had preliminary discussions with the representatives of outfielders Nick Castellanos and Avisail Garcia. They’re also exploring trade possibilities with the Toronto Blue Jays regarding catchers. Castellanos, a South Florida native,…

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Qualifying offers shouldn’t stand in the Marlins’ way

Qualifying offers shouldn’t stand in the Marlins’ way

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd MLB’s free agency tends to be a bit more complicated than simply signing players. Sunday was the deadline for all clubs to either extend or not qualifying offers to their own free agents. This impacts several potential targets for clubs like the Miami Marlins. For example, qualifying offers were made by the Reds to Nick Castellanos, the Mets to Michael Conforto and the Dodgers to Chris Taylor. These are three players who fit what the Marlins…

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