We have now entered an interesting time for the Marlins in which they are close to contention, but may need assistance in the bullpen to compete against the NL East. There are eight games until the deadline which means a lot could change, but primarily the record will impact the team’s decision moving forward. If the team manages to stay afloat over .500, you could easily see the team decide to make a trade to acquire a veteran arm for an affordable cost, without jeopardizing future contention. Then again, if the team struggles—losing six of the next eight as the Braves pull away—it will more likely be a hands-off approach, reluctantly working with what they have down the stretch.
What will the Marlins do about the trade deadline?
