Despite a rough start to the season, there’s still plenty to be excited about when it comes to the 2021 Miami Marlins.
It’s safe to say the 2021 season hasn’t gotten off to the start the Miami Marlins were hoping for.
Injuries have been prolific, which might be understating it. Two-fifths of the projected starting rotation has combined for less than 3 IP. Their best offensive player has missed a month, and could miss as much as another. There was a fun week where four Opening Day starters were out of the lineup, with additional regulars nursing injuries.
All the same, there has also been a lot for Miami Marlins fans to be excited about this season. Excited for the here and now, and excited for the future of the organization’s rebuild. Contention feels like it could very much be on the horizon. After all, they do sport one heck of a run differential compared to the rest of the division. And don’t even get me started on the starting pitching. Well, the starting pitching from actual starting pitchers anyway.
Three big factors, three loves if you will, clearly stand out above the rest when it comes time to hunt for those 2021 Marlins silver linings. Of course, with loves come hates, and there will be a follow up article later in the week. For right now though, keeping it positive.
Which leaves us with three loves that not only mean this team will be worth watching more often than not this season, but also portend good things to build around in 2022 and beyond. This team has holes, yes. But this team also has hope. Hope that might best be exemplified by…