Sign an International Free Agent
Recently, I suggested in this space that the Miami Marlins go all in on the latest name to come out of the Caribbean, Julio Pablo Martinez.
Unfortunately, the Texas Rangers recently came to terms with the 21-yr old outfielder. So there goes that MLB Top 100 prospect.
Even though that didn’t entirely go as I had hoped, it’s still good advice for this Miami Marlins franchise. The Julio Pablo ship might have sailed, but that doesn’t mean the club doesn’t need to break with tradition and become what they have no excuse not being:
One of the most dominant names in baseball when it comes to signing top international talent.
Fans will cheer for anyone that will help their team win. However, it’s always a bigger draw at the gate when fans feel they can identify with their favorite stars. Every Jose Day start, every inning of those World Baseball Classic names, all serve as a testament to the market potential for a Latin superstar suiting up in a Miami Marlins uniform.
Historically, the club has been too cheap to realistically throw their hat into the ring when it comes to landing these established international stars. Changing that when the 2018-2019 signing period gets underway this summer would likely turn the heads of many a fan.