For now, they are only snapshots.
An opposite-field home run off Michael Wacha; a well-struck single off Matt Harvey; the well-executed catch, turn and throw to first on a double play ball hit by Todd Frazier.
But they could all be glimpses of the Marlins’ future at second base.
Isan Diaz, one of the prized pieces in the trade the Marlins made in January sending outfielder Christian Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers will open the season in the minors.
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