All 30 teams have been invited to check out Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa, his brother Victor Mesa Jr., and pitcher Sandy Gaston at Friday’s showcase in front of scouts.
But the Marlins may have home court advantage in the courtship of the three. The workout is being held at Marlins Park, where one, two, or even all three could end up playing one day.
“We’re the Miami Marlins and our stadium is in Little Havana,” said Michael Hill, Marlins president of baseball operations. “Miami is the Gateway to the Americas, and it just made so much sense to everyone to host this workout.