Although it was later than usual thanks to an epic August, the Marlins were officially eliminated from the playoffs this past Friday the 22nd and will once again be consigned to that proverbial playoff couch, it’s cushions lovingly embracing the Marlins’ players like old friends.
The official tally is now 14 straight seasons without a post-season appearance, going on 15. It’s the longest drought in the National League, pacing the San Diego Padres by a good four seasons, and the second longest streak in all of baseball, behind the Seattle Mariners who will now be on 16 straight seasons without making the playoffs, going on 17.