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Each NL East Team’s Path to a Division Title

By Samuel Brustad

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on September 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on September 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Miami Marlins: The Future Arrives Ahead of Schedule

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Outside of the world of baseball, 2020 was filled with surprises. However, thanks to the Marlins playoff-worthy run in the shortened season, NL East fans were treated to another bewildering outcome.

Most don’t expect the Marlins to make lightning strike twice in 2021, but their best shot at doing so would be if their pool of young prospects develops into the stars of tomorrow… today. It’s no secret that the Marlins have been rebuilding for the past several seasons, and fast-tracking the rebuild likely seems tempting after reaching the 2020 postseason. However, doing so may do more harm than good in the long-term.

Right now, the Marlins need patience. In an overly-competitive division, it makes little sense to force the issue this year. The Marlins are better off hoping for the best while day-dreaming about the 2027 World Series that should be theirs for the taking.

I don’t expect the Marlins to walk home with a division title in 2021; however, if they do, it is surely thanks to a group of young stars who arrived before they were expected to. It’s unlikely, but if the past year has taught me anything, it’s that stranger things have happened…

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