When news broke that the Miami Marlins traded centerfielder Christian Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-for-one deal prior to Spring Training last season, it was the culmination to what was peceived as a dumpster fire by the team down in South Florida.
Looking at how the four players involved in the trade who now wear a Marlins jersey, it’s understandable we all may have gotten a bit ahead of ourselves on this one. Trades that involce stars are a reason for immediate reaction. Yelich won the 2018 National League MVP, but the Marlins got building blocks to work with as the organization slowly becomes relevant again.