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Miami Marlins should not mortgage future to reach postseason

By David Hill

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Brandon Kintzler #27 of the Miami Marlins celebrates a a win with Miguel Rojas #19 after game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Brandon Kintzler #27 of the Miami Marlins celebrates a a win with Miguel Rojas #19 after game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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The Miami Marlins have been one of the more surprising teams in the game this year, and they have no intention of fading away quietly.

After an inauspicious start to the season, where the Miami Marlins roster was ravaged by COVID-19, they have been one of the biggest surprises in the game. The Marlins, with a roster seemingly comprised of AAA depth and various castoffs, are in contention for a playoff berth.

Given the nature of the season, and the expanded playoffs, the Marlins are hoping to continue their unexpected success. According to reports, they will be buyers at the deadline, focusing primarily on relief pitching.

The Marlins do not have an easy road to a playoff berth. At 12-12, they currently sit in second place in the NL East, with the Nationals starting to heat up again. The battle for the final two playoff spots is likely to be hotly contested.

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Likewise, any bullpen help on the market will be highly sought after. At this point, there are only really four teams that are definite sellers, and the Red Sox have already begun their own fire sale. Two potential targets, Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree, were moved to the Phillies as they attempt to escape the NL East basement.

The Royals, who the Marlins are keeping an eye on, have three interesting trade candidates in Ian Kennedy, Greg Holland, and Trevor Rosenthal. All three pitchers are impending free agents, and chances are, none of that trio will be back in Kansas City next season. However, all three could have a solid price tag on the trade market, particularly Rosenthal.

The Marlins may consider a postseason berth this season as a sign that their rebuild is not just on track, but even a bit ahead of schedule. That does not mean that they should go overboard in their quest to return to the postseason. A high price tag for a bullpen rental just is not worth it, especially this season.

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The future appears to be bright for the Miami Marlins. And they need to focus on that future instead of overpaying for a rental to make a push to the postseason.

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