Some key takeaways from Don Mattingly’s media availability so far:
- Jorge Alfaro will get the lion’s share of playing time at catcher to begin the season despite riding the bench last October.
- Ross Detwiler is only being viewed as a bullpen contributor (Detwiler has more career MLB starts than any other pitcher in camp).
- The Marlins’ first three Grapefruit League games—Feb. 28, Mar. 1 and Mar. 2—will be shortened to seven innings.
- Mattingly is open to managing beyond his current contract (which contains a 2022 club option).