Several MLB teams have found consistent success recently while operating on tiny budgets, but the Marlins aren't one of them. Owner Bruce Sherman has run out of excuses for keeping Miami's payroll as low as it is. Ely Sussman says Sherman needs to give his front office more financial resources if they aspire to assemble a well-rounded team in the near future.

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Several MLB teams have found consistent success recently while operating on tiny budgets, but the Marlins aren't one of them. Owner Bruce Sherman has run out of excuses for keeping Miami's payroll as low as it is. Ely Sussman says Sherman needs to give his front office more financial resources if they aspire to assemble a well-rounded team in the near future.Follow Ely (<a href="https://twitter.com/RealEly">@RealEly</a>) and Fish Stripes (<a href="https://twitter.com/fishstripes">@fishstripes</a>). Check out our full coverage at <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/">FishStripes.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Ely explains why the Marlins cannot solve all their problems through the trade market—it’ll take a greater financial commitment from ownership, too

Offishial Show #185: Why Marlins Payroll Must Go Up

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