On Tuesday, the Marlins got the corner outfielder they were looking for. They added slugger Adam Duvall on a one-year deal for an affordable amount of money ($5M guaranteed, only $2M of which counts toward their 2021 payroll). But did they do well? Could Duvall be a success in the Marlins uniform? Even though I hope so, I have my doubts.
Duvall is certainly a upgrade for the Marlins considering the right field alternatives such as Lewis Brinson and even Monte Harrison. He’s an experienced hitter with the ability to hit 30-35 home runs per year as an everyday player, he has put up good OPS numbers in the last two campaigns, and represents a low-risk bet.