The Miami Marlins open the 2019 season with the four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at 4:10 p.m. Thursday. It marks the second season of the Derek Jeter era, one in which they hope a young core will help them improve on 2018’s National League-worst 63-98 finish.
Here are five storylines to pay attention to as the season gets underway:
Can Brian Anderson become a premier third baseman?
Anderson was a bright spot for the Marlins last season. finishing fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting while hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 65 RBI in 156 games while splitting time between third base and right field.