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Getting *a little* worried that Bendix has been very Rays focused in his moves so far. I get he knows those players, but let’s broaden our scope a bit and show some creativity in personnel targets why don’t we

Is that illegal? Working in the Gray area perhaps?

Or maybe they’re tired of watching the worst developmental system in baseball. They didn’t hire a GM to make a few trades. The hired a VP of Baseball Ops to rework the development side of things.

Or they simply aren’t accepting a WC appearance as all things being good. This organization isn’t in a healthy spot, and it’s in large part due to the lack of minor league system. I don’t think that’s subjective.

Agreed completely. I understand it’s easy to jump at the narrative when you see “Marlins hire Rays front office member”. The narratives and storylines write themselves. Beyond that surface level commentary is an owner who recognized his minor league system and player development is floundering. He sought after a solution to build a healthier organization by grabbing a key member from an elite player development organization.

I’ve come to eat crow on the Josh Bell move. Fire away

Zero reason Weathers should be on the major league roster. Would’ve rather seen Smeltzer out there

Couldn’t agree more. Even if they are skeptical on Edwards being a SS for an extended period of time, he can be a tremendous LHP platoon bat for both Jazz in CF and at 2B when you want to give Arraez a day. Look at these #s vs LHP in AAA this year: .409/.469/.489 10BB / 2(!)Ks It’s clear he has a refined approach and quality bat to ball skills. Get him up already

Found him

“Tell Devin he’s our new closer” - Donny, probably

But not for Wendle who has the exit velo of a 6 year old little leaguer

Marlins develop a bad lefty reliever challenge: Impossible

At least it’s not to the top of the ord…nvm

I’m done with Wendle. Get Xavier Edwards up here tomorrow

Yeah Avi shouldn’t be starting against RHP. That’s for certain.