Aug 6, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) delivers a pitch in the third inning against the against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
It was apparent during the frantic trade deadline that the Miami Marlins were making moves for the future. This was evident when Miami traded their best offensive player in Starling Marte for South Florida native Jesus Luzardo, a former top pitching prospect for the Oakland A’s.
While the Marlins are absolutely stacked with pitching talent, and have proven that they can develop young pitchers to become reliable starters, the key area where the Marlins continue to struggle is with offense.