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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 promote Edward Cabrera tops MO2’s prospect spotlight

Marlins promote Edward Cabrera tops MO2’s prospect spotlight

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd JUPITER, Fla. — It’s the end of August, which basically is the September call-up period for Minor League prospects. All 30 MLB organizations have already begun promoting prospects deemed ready for the next level. The Miami Marlins have had their share, recently advancing pitchers Eury Perez and Dax Fulton from low A ball to High A. Infielder Jose Salas has been elevated from the Florida Complex League to the low-A Jupiter Hammerheads. MO2 spent a couple…

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Done Steal! Marlins sign the ‘steal of the Draft’ Kahlil Watson

Done Steal! Marlins sign the ‘steal of the Draft’ Kahlil Watson

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By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd Now that it is official, you can call it a “Done Steal!” The Miami Marlins on Sunday officially signed their first-round pick, shortstop Kahlil Watson, taken 16th overall in the July MLB Draft. Regarded as the “steal of the draft,” Watson didn’t come at a discounted rate. The 18-year-old signed for $4,540,790, according to MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis. That’s well over the slot value of the pick, $3,745,500. Announcing Watson puts the finishing touches on, by…

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Prospect watch: Perez dominant, Fitterer strong for Hammerheads

Prospect watch: Perez dominant, Fitterer strong for Hammerheads

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MO2 has latest on Miami Marlins low-A affiliate the Jupiter Hammerheads. Eury Perez and Evan Fitterer each stand out in their latest outings By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd JUPITER, Fla. — ManOn2nd picked a good weekend to check out the Jupiter Hammerheads. After Friday’s game was postponed due to threatening weather, a doubleheader was played on Saturday night with the Palm Beach Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The two Hammerheads starters were worth the price of admission. Evan Fitterer and…

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MO2 observations from the MLB Draft and All-Star Game

MO2 observations from the MLB Draft and All-Star Game

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So much action in so few days. The MLB Draft and All-Star Game overlapped this years. Man On Second Baseball breaks down some of the highlights as it relates to the Marlins By Joe Frisaro @ManOn2nd Weeks before the 2014 MLB Draft, former Marlins manager and special advisor Jack McKeon was at the ballpark taking in a Marlins game. I bumped into Jack, and our conversation eventually turned to the upcoming draft. The Marlins picked second overall that year, and…

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Marlins hit home run with Watson in first round

Marlins hit home run with Watson in first round

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Opportunity presented itself and the Marlins seized it by selecting Kahlil Watson with the 16th overall pick in the MLB Draft. By Joe Frisaro ManOn2nd MLB Draft insiders are calling it a “steal.” For the Marlins, it was being at the right place at the right time. With the 16th overall pick in the MLB Draft on Monday night, the Marlins selected shortstop Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest (N.C.) High School. The pick immediately was the buzz of the Draft….

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