The Miami Marlins approached 2017 with aspirations to contend, surrounding their exciting position player core with experienced bullpen depth. They raised payroll to an all-time franchise-high in the process. Meanwhile, the new ownership group—which officially took over following the mediocre regular season—is committed to a full-blown teardown of the major league roster. The 2018 Fish could potentially finish with the sport’s worst record.
Your bank account might feel the difference. As detailed in the August edition of Derek Jeter’s “Project Wolverine” business plan, the club expects to immediately turn a profit thanks to substantial ticket sales revenue, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.