Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill was candid when he expressed the team’s desire to focus on acquiring more hitters this offseason rather than turning the organization’s full attention toward pitching prospects.
The Marlins need help at the plate, in scoring runs, in driving players in and adding power in the middle of their weak lineup. There are some players on the current roster who could take a giant step forward in 2019 — whether it is through the minor league system, recovering from injury or trying to improve on a subpar 2018.
Miami figures to remain one of the lowest scoring teams in Major League Baseball next season, but bringing in a bat or two could close the gap between the Marlins and the 29 other franchises.