In baseball, there’s always a romantic story. We seem to appreciate even more the teams that win—or at least compete—without breaking the bank. That’s why people can’t hate clubs like the Rays or the Athletics, especially when juxtaposed with traditional powers like the Yankees or the Cubs.
This time the Marlins have joined that “lovable” group. Thanks to hard work from men such as a CEO Derek Jeter and president of baseball operations Michael Hill, the Fish have built a competitive group of veterans. Manager Don Mattingly has put them in positions to be successful, complementing the young, promising players who are considered the “core” of the organization’s rebuild.