Fansided · Aug 11, 2015
Miami Marlins: Can Dee Gordon sustain his success?
Looking to go all in, the Miami Marlins made a splash last offseason. In December of 2014, the Marlins filled their second base gap by acquiring Dee Gordon from the Dodgers, along with Dan Haren, Miguel Rojas, and a player to be named later.
However, Miami relinquished much of their remaining farm system talent, including Chris Hatcher, Austin Barnes, Enrique Hernandez, and Andrew Heaney. This move was bold, sacrificing the team’s future for the present.
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