There are bad baseball teams and there are historically bad baseball teams. Prior to their run as one of the best organizations in Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros were one of those historically bad ballclubs. The Miami Marlins could learn a thing or two from the American League Champions as the World Series begins tonight.
The Marlins, who are following a plan to build from the foundation up, are also following the lead of the Astros, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves of hoping to rise from the ashes of cellar dwellers to playoff contenders.