Two days and counting. What will the Miami Marlins do? After decided to designate Derek Dietrich, ending his career in a Marlins uniform, the team now must decide what to do about its remaining arbitration-eligible players and either tender them a qualifying offer or they become free agents.
The team will certainly tender catcher J.T. Realmuto, who is still under contract with the organization through the 2020 season. After that, there are decisions to make, especially with pitchers Dan Straily and Jose Urena.
While Urena seems to be a lock to remain with the team in 2019, Straily presents another challenge in the team’s rebuilding process.