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Miami Marlins morning news: Marlins surprise some by taking Josh Naylor with 12th pick

The Marlins used their 12th overall selection in the 2015 draft on first baseman Josh Naylor. Plus links on Adam Conley, Jarred Cosart, and more.

The Miami Marlins selected first baseman Josh Naylor with their twelfth pick in the first round of the MLB Draft. Naylor is a seventeen year old high school prospect from Ontario, Canada. Naylor needs a lot more work on his game, but he was considered to be one of the top power hitters in the draft.

Bryan Morris was placed on the 15-day disabled list after suffering a lower back strain.