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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Just past the midpoint of this Miami Marlins season, AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout reflect on the players who have impressed them most so far and the specific games that stuck in their memory. They also get into the team's current roster construction and where the front office could go from here in terms of either promotions from within or outside acquisitions.

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Just past the midpoint of this Miami Marlins season, AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout reflect on the players who have impressed them most so far and the specific games that stuck in their memory. They also get into the team's current roster construction and where the front office could go from here in terms of either promotions from within or outside acquisitions.
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AJ, Kevin and Isaac reflect on the outstanding individual performances and key moments that have defined the 2026 Marlins season thus far.

Picking Our 2026 Marlins Midseason Award Winners

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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 Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman and Kevin Barral. The following topics were covered:
The Marlins solidifying themselves as wild-card contenders
The latest quality starts from Max Meyer and Tyler Phillips
Intriguing trade candidates to fill out the starting rotation and upgrade third base
Which prospects would the Marlins be willing to part with?
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Colorado Rockies

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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 Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman and Kevin Barral.&nbsp;The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>The Marlins solidifying themselves as wild-card contenders</li>
<li>The latest quality starts from Max Meyer and Tyler Phillips</li>
<li>Intriguing trade candidates to fill out the starting rotation and upgrade third base</li>
<li>Which prospects would the Marlins be willing to part with?</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Colorado Rockies</li>
</ul>
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Jeremiah, Ely and Kevin discuss a wide variety of potential trade candidates who could fill out the Marlins starting rotation and improve their production at third base.

Early MLB Trade Deadline Targets & Marlins-Cardinals Series Reaction

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

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.
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Jeremiah, Ely, Nate, Isaac and Kevin discuss the demotion of Connor Norby, the Marlins' handling of Sandy Alcantara's strikeout record and much more.

Marlins-Rangers Series Reaction: Connor Norby Optioned; Sandy's Strikeout Record

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

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