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 was involved in commissioning the piece:
So was Cameron Maybin. A 2017 World Series champion with the Astros, Maybin tells Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald that he liked how the veterans on that roster reinforced the importance of teamwork:
“We sometimes worry too much about individual stats or ‘what did I do?