The Miami Marlins have several issues surrounding their team. First and foremost, they’re not competitive. They lack star players, and the franchise appears to be directionless, but they have no one to blame but themselves for the struggles of their franchise. You would think the Marlins have a plan for turning their franchise around, but will the fans continue to support them through the tough times?
Miami Marlins Outlook Is Dull Amid Ongoing Struggles
What the Marlins are hoping for is that their fan base will trust the front office and new ownership. Peter Bendix is the new general manager of the Marlins, and many believe he has a plan to turn the franchise around. However, it will take time.
Appearing on “Foul Territory,” Andy McCullough said, “The problem is that you are asking a community and people in Miami to sort of trust you when the history of the franchise is basically not to be trusted.”
The issue in Miami is that the Marlins are asking people to trust them when the team hasn't proven they can be trusted, says @ByMcCullough.
"They're dealing with a lot of history working against them." pic.twitter.com/xSUMIAJJCF
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 29, 2025
All Marlins fans want is a competitive team, but that may not happen unless Miami is willing to commit to spending money. Most of the top teams in the league have high payrolls. However, there are a few teams, like the Tampa Bay Rays, who have shown they can be competitive without a top payroll.
What the Marlins must do is draft and develop their players at an elite level, as that is what it will likely take to find a few cornerstone players. With no hard salary cap in MLB, not every team plays by the same rules. Instead, every team creates its own rules, and some are willing and able to spend much more than others.
One way the Marlins can accelerate their rebuild is by trading away a few of their MLB contributors for prospects. One player who has been sought after is starting pitcher Sandy Alcántara. Many thought he would be traded during the offseason, but it seems likely he will be moved around the trade deadline.
Alcántara has had an inconsistent season in his first year back from Tommy John surgery. But he is a former Cy Young winner, and some team must think they can help Alcántara get back to his dominant ways.
Likely, we won’t see the Marlins back in contention anytime soon, but if the front office wants fans to trust what they’re doing, they need to give them something to be happy about.