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Three fits for Yasiel Puig when the MLB season resumes

By Michael Wittman

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians looks out from the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Phillies 10-1. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians looks out from the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Phillies 10-1. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) /
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Three Fits for Yasiel Puig

Miami Marlins

The Marlins’ have done a great job collecting young talent ever since Derek Jeter took over the reins of the franchise but they are still not quite there.  The Marlins’ current depth chart has several veterans such as Matt Kemp, Corey Dickerson, Matt Joyce, and Jonathan Villar.  While Brian Anderson and Garrett Cooper have turned into nice contributors, the Miami outfield is still lacking some punch.

Yasiel Puig would be a great fit for the Marlins for several different reasons.  For once, Puig is still a solid player, overall he slugged 24 home runs in 2019 and posted an OPS of .785.  On the Marlins he would easily become one of their lineup’s best hitters.  Then there is the Miami factor.  Miami is home to many Cubans and Puig even has a home in Miami.  Marlins’ fans are in need of a jolt of excitement and Yasiel Puig would provide that.

While Marlins’ skipper Don Mattingly and Yasiel Puig had a few issues during their time together in Los Angeles, Puig would be an upgrade for the team so they should be able to make things work this time around.  Puig is likely going to sign a one or two year deal so contractually speaking, he would fit nicely into the Marlins’ payroll even if he does become one of their highest-paid players.

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