Coming off a season in which Starlin Castro served as a productive, everyday second baseman and prospect Isan Díaz emerged as his likely successor at that position, the Marlins made an attempt to sign...DJ LeMahieu?
Yeah, “odd” is right:
Odd but interesting: The #Marlins showed interest in DJ LeMahieu, sources tell The Athletic. Team viewed him as undervalued asset at potential below-market price. MIA knows it eventually will need to add vets. Might have accelerated process if successful on DJ. Never got close.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 12, 2019
On Friday, LeMahieu agreed to terms with the Yankees on a two-year, $24 million deal (it still isn’t official, though).