By trading away David Phelps and Adiney Hechavarria for prospects, the Miami Marlins are focusing on the future rather than trying to win now. As a long time Marlins fan, it has become the norm to go into the season with a sense of hope.
But as the year rolls on, they go through a month every season where nothing seems to go right.
This season had a dimmer feel to it because of the tragic passing of the vocal leader and spark plug of the team, Jose Fernandez. Even the casual baseball fan knew what Fernandez meant to the Marlins franchise as well as the fan base.