The Miami Marlins were not even considered when it came to off-season talk of potential playoff teams out of the NL East.
For the most part the Fish stayed out of the spotlight entirely after the passing of Jose Fernandez. Sure, there were some questions about organizational moves. However, expectations were and still are limited for this franchise.
Playing in the same division as the Nationals and Mets makes it tough to get recognition. With the loaded lineups on both ends, no one considered the Fish to stand a chance.
Most media sites and shows depicted a floundering team, struggling to make .