If the Miami Marlins are able to get the most out of their newest young right-hander, they’ll look back favorably at this trade. The team acquired two players from the New York Mets in exchange for their right-handed closer AJ Ramos.
The headlining prospect in the deal for the Marlins is Merandy Gonzalez. They also received center fielder Ricardo Cespedes in the exchange, a toolsy outfielder with potential. We’ll be looking at him later on. For now, lets dive in on Gonzalez.
While he’s likely still several years away from being Major League ready, Gonzalez possesses all the tools you look for in a pitching prospect.