Jose Urena: The Marlins need their ace to deliver once again

Can pitcher Jose Urena start the 2019 season the same way he ended 2018? The ace of the Marlins pitching staff was as dominant as any starter in Major League Baseball.

If Jose Urena’s 2018 season could be summed up as a novel, it would be best described as a “Tale of Two Halves.” The controversial pitcher the first half of 2018 with one three wins to show for his success and a hit batsman in Ronald Acuna that led to a suspension. If there is anything Miami Marlins have learned about their “ace” is 2018 was a lesson in adversity and triumph.

Now, as he is expected to be the team’s Opening Day starter once again, the coaching staff and front office are going to expect more from Urena, with the…