There are no concrete steps in a rebuild—the concept in itself is abstract. We have well-publicized blueprints of other teams’ methods, such as the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, but every team is different. Every rebuild has its own hits, misses and surprises.
Anybody could tell you that the Marlins are very far from playing meaningful baseball, but they are clearly advancing in their process. Monday morning’s press conference introduced outfielders Víctor Víctor Mesa and Víctor Mesa Jr. The elder of the brothers, Víctor Víctor was the top international free agent available, a 22-year-old outfielder who is nearly MLB-ready and will almost surely be a top 100 prospect.