Editorial Staff
Walter Villa
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R.J. Alvarez Eyes Opportunity In Miami
The 27-year-old reliever chose the Marlins both to be closer to his West Palm Beach home and for opportunities present with the rebuilding club.
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Jordan Yamamoto Finishes Strong In AFL
Yamamoto doesn't light up radar guns, but he is an overachiever who mixes four pitches and works ahead of batters.
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Parker Bugg Relishes Relief Role
While his father's career is shrouded in secrecy, Bugg keeps delivering visible results as a bullpen stopper in pro ball.
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Talented Teens Buoy Lower Levels Of Marlins' System
Lefthander Luis Palacios and shortstop Jose Devers, a pair of 18-year-old prospects, give the Marlins hope for the future.
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Nick Neidert Takes Another Step Forward
Trade pickup Nick Neidert carves up Double-A competition with sharp control and a wide repertoire.
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Sandy Alcantara Leads Marlins' Pitching Wave
Alcantara and Nick Neidert, both products of trades, rank as the system's top prospects and should be ready to join the Miami rotation in short order.
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Fastball Command Separates Pablo Lopez
The control-oriented righthander carved up Double-A and Triple-A competition on his way to the Miami rotation.
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Sandy Alcantara Bides His Time At Triple-A
The flame-throwing righthander channels his anger at not being in the big leagues into attacking Triple-A batters.
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Nick Neidert Embraces New Opportunity
The 2017 California League pitcher of the year recovered from a scary injury to pitch effectively at Double-A in April.
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Isan Diaz Helps Power Marlins' Rebuild
The young second baseman has been an in-demand prospect because of his powerful lefthanded bat.
