It’s hard to remember a time when the Miami Marlins had a first half as uneven as this one. When they were hot, you couldn’t understand how they weren’t in the playoff picture. When they were cold, everyone needed to be traded.
It’s been as herky jerky an 87 games as you can imagine. In more ways than one, it makes it difficult to discern what the team might be in the second half. It’s a task made impossible by the potential departures, and deadline casualties Miami might endure.
All things considered, let’s take a look at what is measurable.