Many fans have embraced #FishTankSZN. As the Marlins struggle on the field (46-66 entering Sunday), the consolation will be access the best amateur players in 2019.
Draft position is determined by the reverse standings. In recent years, the franchise has been stuck in the middle—pursuing a postseason berth without the organizational depth, and finishing near the middle of the pack where it’s more difficult to address that lack of depth. This ought to be an ugly yet necessary change.
Marlins now own the 5th-worst record in MLB, for those who pay attention to such things
— Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) August 5, 2018
However, the 2014 draft is a reminder that sucking guarantees nothing.