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Fish Stripes · Dec 6, 2021

Can Avisaíl García be the Marlins’ center fielder?

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty ImagesA Marlins franchise that has been allergic to big free agent signings under current ownership changed their tune by inking Avisaíl García. The Venezuelan outfielder spoke at last week’s introductory press conference about his desire to play in Miami, echoing what he reportedly told Derek Jeter in a face-to-face meeting during the negotiating process, according to the Miami Herald. But it’s not as if García accepted a discount to make it happen: the $53 million guarantee he received exceeded every expert’s expectations. Needing to upgrade their offense, the Marlins didn’t cut any corners.

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