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One-year analysis of the Jeter and Loria rebuilds

Over the last year, the Marlins have gone through quite the metamorphosis of both their major league roster and the organization as a whole. As with any rebuild, there are those that oppose and those in favor. For the opposition, an opinion often stated is that Jeter is acting no differently than Loria, and some go as far as to say that Jeter is worse. This article will cover some of the differences between their rebuilding strategies and execution at the one-year mark.

We begin by looking at the specific players involved. The year associated with each rebuild indicates when ownership completed its first “productive veteran for young, controllable talent” trade.