Say what you want about the post-lockout blues that have enveloped the Marlins in the week-or-so since a new CBA was agreed upon, the Marlins already scored a big victory this offseason. They locked up staff ace Sandy Alcantara for the next 5 years on a $56 million contract extension. As if that wasn’t efficient enough, the deal includes a club option that could keep in Miami through 2027.
Traditionalists may question extending a pitcher who finished with a 9-15 record the previous season. Well, Alcantara’s record isn’t indicative of his true performance. Even accounting for the comfort of LoanDepot Park, he posted a 131 ERA+ (where 100 represented the league average).