October hasn’t been kind for Marlins fans in quite some time. Thursday marks 15 years since their most recent World Series title—or playoff appearance of any kind—and there are no quick fixes in sight. The Marlins are coming off a season where they lost 98 games, a ninth consecutive losing season that led to significant coaching turnover (minus Don Mattingly). It should be a time of frustration and turmoil.
Think again.
With a plan starting to take shape, the fan support grows daily. This week was by far the most Marlins support I’ve seen in 15 years, and that includes Giancarlo hitting 59 homers last season.