The closer is a key factor in the success of any baseball team. The Marlins had that position secured during the past several seasons. Steve Cishek was the closer throughout 2013, 2014 and part of 2015. More recently, AJ Ramos held this position before his midsummer trade to the Mets.
When Brad Ziegler was signed in December 2016, the Marlins had a vision: they wanted to jump aboard the bullpen hype train and create their own super bullpen.
Two pieces were already set in place, Kyle Barraclough and Ramos.