One of the perks of covering the Miami Marlins is having the chance to watch their Double-A team here in Jacksonville, the Jumbo Shrimp. Like baseball fans here in Jacksonville, it has given me the chance to see the stars of tomorrow get their feet wet, taking on the best the Southern League has to offer.
I’ve paid close attention over the last few seasons as Austin Dean, Brian Anderson, Jarlin Garcia and Pablo Lopez have all taken the next step to their MLB dream.
The same will be said of others who have made a stop on the St.