Mel Stottlemyre, Jr. may have the biggest job of any coach on the Miami Marlins staff. Charged with helping young arms continue to develop while blending them with veteran pitchers, it’s the hope the wizened teacher can get this staff to the point that there is promise for the future.
It’s a challenge Stottlemyre welcomes with possibly a twist or two as to how to make this cast of players gel and succeed. As Joe Frisaro of MLB.com wrote, the possibility of using an “opener” is a real concept that could be part of the team’s plan in 2019.