The Marlins entered 2018 with a stripped-down roster and no delusions of making the postseason, but have still played out the string with refreshing enthusiasm and swagger. Following a July 24 win over the Braves, they introduced the JDF16 MVP of the Game chain as a token of their fun-loving philosophy.
Infielder Miguel Rojas—a José Fernández teammate in 2015 and 2016—was involved in commissioning the piece:
“It’s the MVP player of the game,” Starlin Castro explained after accepting the honor. “Every day, whoever is the hero is going to wear the chain” (h/t Joe Frisaro, MLB.