Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Update: Miami Marlins Minors

The Miami Marlins minor league affiliate feeder system runs seven layers deep below the major league level.

These days, “wait ’til next year” has become a bit of a philosophy for the Miami Marlins. Without the luxury of a live pennant chase in South Florida, Marlins fans should cast their eyes to the future, where hope springs eternal. With the farm system looking the best it has in several years, help, as they say, is on the way.

On the top of the Marlins system, right below the majors, is the triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes in the Pacific Coast League. The triple-A level is where major league teams generally stockpile their major league-ready players, and players who already have major…