When Derek Jeter purchased the Miami Marlins, he saw a chance to create something new. The two-and-a-half-decades old franchise boasts two World Series trophies, one MVP award winner, and no discernible personality.
In his introductory press conference, Derek Jeter stressed wanting to change the culture of an organization that has historically kept it’s fans at arms length. It’s ironic that his first decision as the boss is to do the very thing that has kept Marlins baseball from becoming “a thing”.
Firesale.
Opinions vary wildly on how Jeter has handled his first offseason as owner and operator.