CapFigure Podcast – Episode 27 (Miami Marlins: The Floundering Franchise)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 27 (Miami Marlins: The Floundering Franchise)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins fell short in a somber 2016 campaign that saw the franchise ace Jose Fernandez pass away, Dee Gordon serve a PED suspension and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined for the better part of the second half of the season. Although the Marlins sport one of the most robust batting lineups in the league, will their pitching staff deliver enough to help the team make a playoff run? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 27 (Miami Marlins: The Floundering Franchise)”

MLBs Next Wave of Young Stars: Christian Yelich

MLBs Next Wave of Young Stars: Christian Yelich

Marlins’ LF Christian Yelich crushes a 2-0 offering from Phillies’ SP Vince Velasquez fastball 468 feet into the upper deck.  (Source: MLB Media, May-6-2016, Marlins Park)

To quote the 1997 hit single off of Will Smith’s Big Willie Style “We’re going to Miami”; where 24 year-old left fielder Christian Yelich has become an absolute force at the plate for the 23-21 Miami Marlins (entering play on May 24). Continue reading “MLBs Next Wave of Young Stars: Christian Yelich”