Earlier today my fellow Marlin Maniac author, Sean Millerick, shared his thoughts on the current state of the Miami Marlins. I will present my nearly polar-opposite point of view.
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The Marlins have operated as a low payroll organization since their inception in 1993, except the 2012 season (that team had a league average payroll).
This low-cost philosophy has lead to various salary dumps, bargain basket free agent signings, and in turn a slew of losing seasons. However, as shown by the Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays, and various others, a low payroll can be overcome in today’s MLB.