I want to believe in the Miami Marlins.
I want to believe, as a fan, that the team will turn the corner next season and challenge for the National League wild-card berth. I want to believe the future is near. The reality is this team may not improve much from a 2018 season that saw them “achieve” a 63-98 record.
It’s hard to point a finger at any one cause for my dejection. But looking at the 25-man roster that is still developing, the pitching rotation that shows glimpses of success but is still young, and a farm system that is lightyears better than just two seasons ago, the trades involving established MLB stars will forever define the Derek Jeter era of this organization.