MIAMI, FL - JUNE 07: A general view of the Miami Marlins logo during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on June 7, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Opening day of Major League Baseball is almost here. With that being said, it is time to take a look at each team’s prognosis heading into the 2021 season after the 2020 pandemic-shortened season.
In 2020, the Marlins took advantage of the 60-game abbreviated season and made their way into the playoffs for the first time since 2003. They ranked in the bottom third of the league with a 4.86 ERA and weren’t much better on offense, ranking 25th in home runs with 60 dingers.
The Marlins only went to the postseason two other times in team history, and they won the World Series both times. While the Marlins should produce a .500 record, the team’s lack of offensive firepower will make it very hard to make the playoffs in a competitive National League East division.
Over the course of the offseason, Miami added four relievers to their bullpen. While none of them will make a huge difference, relievers Anthony Bass and Adam Cimber should be able to hold down the seventh and eighth innings. In February, the Marlins acquired John Curtiss from Tampa Bay. They also signed outfielder Adam Duvall.
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Looking at Miami’s offense, their star player is Starling Marte. Yes, they have some decent bats, but the rest of the lineup will need to be revamped via Miami’s farm system. There is no denying that a large part of the team’s 2020 success can be attributed to starting pitching. Starter Sixto Sanchez will be an elite ace, and starter Pablo Lopez showed improvement and should flourish in 2021. Even Sandy Alcantra should produce solid numbers this season.
Looking onto 2021, it seems as if the Marlins will have some good stretches when their offense contributes. However, their overall lack of slugging will probably lead to the team missing the playoffs.
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