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Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout bring on guest Alex Krutchik, who provided on-site coverage of the just-completed Winter Meetings in Dallas. They discuss the polarizing Jake Burger trade that netted the Miami Marlins three prospects, the selection of catcher Liam Hicks in the Rule 5 Draft, the inconvenient results of the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery and renewed rumors about Jesús Luzardo being on the trade block.
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The Miami Marlins are entering the first year of Clayton McCullough's managerial tenure and the eighth year of Bruce Sherman's ownership tenure. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman summarize what both men said on Monday, then analyze the club's decision to select prospects Deyvison De Los Santos, Jared Serna and Dax Fulton to the 40-man roster.
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He was the most-likely candidate entering the managerial search process, and one month later, Craig Albernaz is poised to be the next manager of the Miami Marlins. Ely Sussman reacts to Tuesday night's news that the Chicago White Sox have selected Will Venable to fill their vacancy, which seemingly paves the way for Albernaz to reunite with some old friends in Miami.
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Alex Carver and Kevin Barral discuss stats and scouting notes for key Miami Marlins prospects who spent the 2024 season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Individual players covered include: OF Kemp Alderman, RHP Nigel Belgrave, OF Jacob Berry, 1B Deyvison De Los Santos, RHP Josh Ekness, C Joe Mack, RHP Adam Mazur, OF Victor Mesa Jr., RHP Jacob Miller, INF Johnny Olmstead, C Agustín Ramírez and LHP Robby Snelling.
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Alex Carver and Kevin Barral discuss stats and scouting notes for key Miami Marlins prospects who spent the 2024 season in the Dominican Summer League and Florida Complex League or with the Low-A Jupiter Hammerheads and High-A Beloit Sky Carp.
Individual players covered include: C Jeremy Almonte, RHP Jake Brooks, RHP Walin Castillo, OF Luis Cova, RHP Juan De La Cruz, RHP Eliazar Dishmey, OF Dillon Head, C Ryan Ignoffo, INF Carter Johnson, INF Wilfredo Lara, RHP Noble Meyer, LHP Emmett Olson, INF Abrahan Ramírez, LHP Luifer Romero, INF Joseph Tailor, OF Andrés Valor, 1B Brock Vradenburg and LHP Thomas White.
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If you're still a Miami Marlins fan, you simply need to listen to this. Bradley Woodrum, the team's former coordinator of baseball information services, joins Ely Sussman to reflect on the perks and challenges of working in baseball.
Topics covered during our conversation:
Getting hired by an MLB team
Salary and compensation
Peter Bendix's vision
Gabe Kapler's front office future
Overcoming payroll limitations
The increased role of David Ott
Young players for Marlins to build around
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Kevin Barral debriefs Fish On First reporters Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik about the end-of-season press conference that president of baseball operations Peter Bendix held at loanDepot park on Tuesday.
Additional topics covered during our conversation:
Skip Schumaker's departure
The fate of his coaching staff
Candidates to replace Skip
Reviewing the 2024 Marlins season
Key player performances (Jake Burger, Jonah Bride, Connor Norby, Xavier Edwards, Nick Fortes, Jesús Sánchez, etc.)
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Expect to see a much different group of players on the field for the Miami Marlins when the 2025 season begins. Attempting to predict the return of injured players, prospect promotions, spring training position battles and offseason acquisitions, four Fish On First staffers held a six-round draft of Opening Day roster candidates and explained reach of their selections.
Nate Karzmer: Jesús Sánchez, Sandy Alcantara, Braxton Garrett, Nick Fortes, Jesús Tinoco and Matt Moore (bonus round)
Isaac Azout: Connor Norby, Declan Cronin, Jonah Bride, Kyle Stowers, Javier Sanoja and Andrew Kittredge (bonus round)
Kevin Barral: Xavier Edwards, Ryan Weathers, Calvin Faucher, Dane Myers, Deyvison De Los Santos and Amed Rosario (bonus round)
Ely Sussman: Jesús Luzardo, Jake Burger, Otto Lopez, Andrew Nardi, Edward Cabrera and Walker Buehler (bonus round)
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It's been nearly seven years since David Samson last stepped foot inside loanDepot park (or attended any MLB game, for that matter). In this exclusive interview, the former Miami Marlins president breaks down the direction that the franchise has taken without him and explains why he's finally returning to Miami for a visit.
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Daniel Rodriguez details how INF Connor Norby, OF Kyle Stowers, INF Deyvison De Los Santos, RHP Adam Mazur and LHP Robby Snelling have performed since coming to the Miami Marlins in trade deadline deals. Norby and Stowers are playing regularly with the big league club, De Los Santos and Mazur are with Triple-A Jacksonville, and Snelling is leading Double-A Pensacola's starting rotation.
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Hear from two of the top 10 Miami Marlins prospects on the latest episode of Swimming Upstream! Prior to making his Marlins debut on Monday, INF Connor Norby (FOF #2 prospect) spoke to the media at loanDepot park about his development as a player, transitioning to a new organization and embracing third base. Then, Triple-A Jacksonville RHP Adam Mazur (FOF #9 prospect) gave an exclusive interview to Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral regarding his baseball background.
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With less than a quarter of the Minor League Baseball season remaining, it's a two-horse race for Miami Marlins Minor League Player of the Year honors. Ely Sussman presents the cases for C Joe Mack and INF/OF Javier Sanoja while updating the progress they've made in terms of player development.
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Miami Marlins starting shortstop Xavier Edwards sits down with Fish Unfiltered for an exclusive interview!
Topics covered during our conversation:
Trade from Rays to Marlins
Foot infection earlier this season
Hitting for the cycle
How he became a switch-hitter
Toughest pitchers he's faced
Top Triple-A call-up candidates
Friendships with Josh Bell and Troy Johnston
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For the second year in a row, Marlins insider Craig Mish is gracious enough to join Fish On First's Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman for a thorough review of the team's trade deadline activity. Read more of Craig's reporting on the deadline in the Miami Herald.
Topics covered during our conversation:
Most surprising Marlins move
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Trevor Rogers and Connor Norby
Tanner Scott going for "quantity over quality"
Sandy Alcantara's rehab from Tommy John surgery
September call-up candidates
The Marlins' obsession with Jun-Seok Shim
The time Xavier Edwards was almost traded
Peter Bendix's leadership
Questionable Bryan De La Cruz decision
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Xavier Edwards was nothing short of phenomenal for the Miami Marlins in July, his first full month as an everyday big leaguer. Ely Sussman analyzes where Edwards has improved and how his recent performance impacts his future with the organization.
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Jackson McAfee of HawgSports.com joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 11th-round draft pick Jake Faherty.
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Kyle Charters, the voice of Purdue baseball, joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 12th-round draft pick C Connor Caskenette.
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Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 10th-round draft pick Michael Snyder.
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Jack Fitzpatrick of JMU Sports News (0:00) and Catie Harper (15:45) of the Daily News-Record join Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins fourth-round draft pick OF Fenwick Trimble.
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