Entries by Tony Capobianco

Garrett Cooper jumping to Jupiter, Marlins shuffle roster

It seems like it won’t be long until Miami Marlins right fielder Garrett Cooper returns from the 10-Day IL. Cooper was involved with team stretching drills and participated in batting practice on Friday before the Marlins weekend series opener against the Washington Nationals. “He’s progressing along, that’s for sure,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “He […]

Something needs to be done about Wei-Yin Chen

The very fact that the Atlanta Braves recently signed All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies to a seven-year extension and it’s for less money than what the Miami Marlins are paying Wei-Yin Chen over the next two years is absolutely absurd. The Marlins entered Spring Training with the presumption that Jose Urena, Dan Straily and Chen […]

Marlins on the road? Check out prospects in Jupiter

Since the ownership of the Miami Marlins exchanged hands, another rebuilding project was quickly sprung into action. Through the draft and controversial trades, the farm system has been restocked and now there’s depth. According to MLB Pipeline, about a third of the Marlins top 30 prospects are only a 90 minute drive north on 1-95. […]