The 2014 trade that returned Martin Prado and David Phelps (plus cash) may propel Miami into the playoffs.
It’s always tempting to rush to judgment after a trade is completed. Deadline acquisition Andrew Cashner, for example, is an easy punching bag after underwhelming again in Wednesday night’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The impending free agent is here to be a quality innings eater on an injury-depleted pitching staff, and so far has failed to fill that role (5.48 ERA, 4.69 FIP, 5.27 xFIP in 21.1 IP).
But the Miami Marlins remain relevant in the NL Wild Card Race.