In the weeks leading up to the trade deadline this past Wednesday, Marlins executives openly told the press that they would not be afraid to tap into their young pitching depth, the undeniable strength of the organization if it allowed them to acquire power bats and improve the long-term outlook of their offense.
It turns out that they weren’t kidding. Over three separate trades, Miami said goodbye to rookie starter Zac Gallen, relievers Sergio Romo, Nick Anderson, and the converted Trevor Richards, as well as High-A pitcher Chris Vallimont.