Ely Sussman discusses where things currently stand with the 2024 Miami Marlins payroll following the non-tender deadline (3:30), then takes on the enigma that is Vidal Bruján (16:45). How is it that a former MLB Top 100 prospect with solid contact skills from both sides of the plate continues to flop when given big league opportunities? What would qualify as a successful outcome for Bruján's career moving forward?

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Ely Sussman discusses where things currently stand with the 2024 Miami Marlins payroll following the non-tender deadline (3:30), then takes on the enigma that is Vidal Bruján (16:45). How is it that a former MLB Top 100 prospect with solid contact skills from both sides of the plate continues to flop when given big league opportunities? What would qualify as a successful outcome for Bruján's career moving forward?Follow Ely (<a href="https://twitter.com/RealEly">@RealEly</a>) and Fish On First (<a href="https://twitter.com/FishOnFirst">@FishOnFirst</a>) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at <a href="https://fishonfirst.com/">FishOnFirst.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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The Marlins are banking on Bruján being better at the plate than he was with the Rays. Good news: there's nowhere to go but up.

The Offishial Show | Why Can't Vidal Bruján Hit MLB Pitching?

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Sunday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Kevin Barral, Alex Krutchik and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered:
After trailing 2-0 through eight innings on Sunday, Marlins rally for 6-2 win
Otto Lopez climbs another spot on Marlins' all-time bWAR list
Who plays second base if Xavier Edwards misses time
Higher quality plate appearances and baserunning decisions from Jakob Marsee 
Final thoughts on the club's potential September call-ups
Surprising consistency from every member of the starting rotation
NL Wild Card race updates
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Kansas City Royals

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.
Sunday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Kevin Barral, Alex Krutchik and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>After trailing 2-0 through eight innings on Sunday, Marlins rally for 6-2 win</li>
<li>Otto Lopez climbs another spot on Marlins' all-time bWAR list</li>
<li>Who plays second base if Xavier Edwards&nbsp;misses time</li>
<li>Higher quality plate appearances and baserunning decisions from Jakob Marsee&nbsp;</li>
<li>Final thoughts on&nbsp;the club's potential September call-ups</li>
<li>Surprising&nbsp;consistency from every member of the starting rotation</li>
<li>NL Wild Card race updates</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Kansas City Royals</li>
</ul>
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at <a href="https://SFJetskiRentals.com">https://SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.
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Ely, Kevin, Alex and Jeremiah discuss the Marlins taking full advantage of a sloppy Nationals team, the limited options at second base if Xavier Edwards misses time and Tuesday's upcoming roster expansion.

Season-Saving Win? Marlins' 9th-Inning Comeback, Xavier Edwards Injury Scare & More

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With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule and projecting how many wins they'll need to reach October.

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With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule and projecting how many wins they'll need to reach October.
All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at&nbsp;<a href="https://SFJetskiRentals.com">https://SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.&nbsp;
Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely provides a detailed update on the Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth.

Zero Margin for Error: Marlins Clinging to Life in NL Wild Card Race

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As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik on Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane. Hutton discusses the best Marlins players he's covered, what he'll miss most about broadcasting (and what he won't miss at all), last Sunday's "Thank You Tommy Day" festivities at loanDepot park, his favorites on-air rants and so much more.

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All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget.

They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at https://SFJetskiRentals.com. 

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik on Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane. Hutton discusses the best Marlins players he's covered, what he'll miss most about broadcasting (and what he won't miss at all), last Sunday's "Thank You Tommy Day" festivities at loanDepot park, his favorites on-air rants and so much more.
To explore coverage, visit <a href="https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL">aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL</a>. The ASPCA&reg; is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.
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All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at&nbsp;<a href="https://SFJetskiRentals.com">https://SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.&nbsp;
Make sure to use promo code&nbsp;FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane.

Tommy Hutton Interview: Reflecting on His Decades in Marlins TV Booth

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