After years of missing the playoffs, the Miami Marlins finally believe they are forward instead of taking two steps back.
For the past two seasons, the Miami Marlins have been a baseball franchise crawling along the bases. Now, with an injection of veteran talent in the lineup and a stronger and deeper bullpen, this team is ready to walk and possibly run past the basement of the National League East basement.
First, they have to establish themselves as a team that won’t just lie down for the remainder of the division. They must also learn to win close games and hold onto leads when necessary.