Fish Stripes: For Miami Marlins Fans

Spring Training full-squad workouts have begun! Ely identifies the Marlins players who have the most to gain/lose between now and the regular season, most notably Lewis Brinson, Jesús Aguilar and Magneuris Sierra. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ely discusses the competition for the final two spots in the Marlins starting rotation (2:45), then is joined by Anthony Garcia for a play-by-play report from Saturday's Marlins FanFest (14:00). Attendance for the event was announced as 17,000, up from 12,000 the previous year. Stick around for interviews with manager Don Mattingly (36:00) and shortstop prospect Jazz Chisholm (46:15). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Redd_garcia/@FishnGifs) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ely reacts to Monday's Marlins roster moves, which completed the Matt Joyce and Brandon Kintzler signings at the expense of Jarlin García and José Quijada. Two more players "inherited" from old ownership are now headed out the door, which begs the question: Who has survived the transition? The final segment of this episode identifies the few veterans and key prospects originally acquired under Jeffrey Loria's regime, and what it says about how the team-building philosophy has shifted. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Opening Day can't get here soon enough. The Marlins, one move at a time, have assembled—by far—their most intriguing roster since this rebuild began. Ely rejoices over the pick-up of veteran right-hander Brandon Kintzler (1:10), checks in on some "old friends" remaining on the free agent market like Henderson Alvarez and David Phelps (17:45) and cautions fans not to overreact to preseason Top 100 prospects list, even those from the most revered outlets (38:10). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marlins continue to tinker with the edges of their 40-man roster. Ely reacts to the Austin Dean-Diowill Burgos trade (2:30), the James Tarpley-James Nelson trade (7:10) and the annual hitters camp in Jupiter (15:50). The rest of the episode browses through about 20 important dates during the 2020 calendar year that will influence how the Marlins manage their young talent and approach decisions about their future (21:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 2020 season debut of Earning Their Stripes, our show specializing in minor league coverage. Special guest Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett reflects on his impressive 2019 campaign with the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads, shares some of the secrets behind his signature curveball and explains his reasons for being optimistic about the direction of the franchise. Follow Braxton Garrett (@BraxGarrett), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trades! Not very impactful ones, though. Ely provides the Marlins' perspective regarding last week's Kyle Keller/José Estrada and Austin Brice/Angeudis Santos swaps (2:15), pays homage to recently DFA'd Austin Dean, who was drafted and developed by the organization (16:45), and insists that savings from the 2020 arbitration class should be applied to improving the bullpen (27:45). Brandon Kintzler, Jeremy Jeffress and Shawn Kelley are among the available relievers who make sense for the Fish. Finally, take a listen to Danny Martinez's new YouTube show, "Marlins Unfiltered" (49:30). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Marlins fans! On this episode of Fish Bites, Ely Sussman reacts to Starlin Castro signing with the NL East rival Washington Nationals (5:45), switch-pitcher Pat Venditte getting a shot to earn a bullpen spot (16:20) and Lewis Brinson winning a home run derby in the Bahamas (33:50). This Marlins offseason has garnered positive reviews from the fanbase and all across the baseball industry, so let's give credit where credit is due. President of baseball operations Michael Hill ought to be an extension candidate heading into the final year of his contract (48:20). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All month, we have been anticipating that the Marlins would add a reliable outfield bat. They finally took the plunge on Saturday (pending a physical), signing free agent Corey Dickerson for two years and $17.5 million. What is his plate approach? Can he handle left-handed pitching? How did he win a 2018 NL Gold Glove award? And what does this mean for the rest of Miami's defensive alignment? Ely details Dickerson's full career path and skill set. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second-to-last podcast episode of 2019, Ely provides stats, biographical information and anticipated fit on the Marlins roster for each of the following minor league signings: Santiago Chávez (6:15), Gosuke Katoh (8:45), Ryan Lavarnway (12:55), Christian Lopes (16:00), BJ López (18:15), Matt Kemp (20:20), Brian Navarreto (27:10), Aaron Northcraft (31:45) and Josh A. Smith (35:05). With these new faces in mind, how will the Fish fill out their 26-man roster heading into Opening Day? We take an educated guess. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Smith conducts an exclusive interview with Marlins LHP Alex Vesia. The former 17th-round draft pick struck out 100 batters in just 66 2/3 innings pitched during his first full professional season, ascending all the way up to Double-A Jacksonville. Vesia reminisces about dominating the Arizona Fall League, becoming an unlikely walk-off hero and more. Follow Alex (@Alex_Vesia) Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marlins kept busy during the MLB Winter Meetings, adding a pair of right-handers into their 2020 bullpen mix and engaging agents and other teams regarding experienced outfielders. Aram Leighton brings on Wells Dusenbury, Marlins beat reporter for the Sun Sentinel, to analyze it all (2:30). Then, Ely reads aloud the responses from fans on Twitter who were asked to grade Miami's offseason transactions thus far (39:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Wells (@DuseReport), Aram (@AramLeighton8) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What should Marlins fans expect from new acquisitions Jesús Aguilar and Jonathan Villar? Ely weighs in on both the hefty first baseman (3:10) and the versatile, top-of-the-order sparkplug (14:35). These additions forced the Fish to part ways with JT Riddle (30:50) and Tayron Guerrero (32:50), neither of whom realized their full potential in recent seasons. As the Winter Meetings get underway in San Diego, the Marlins should be shopping for experienced relievers and outfield help (48:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should the Marlins do with José Ureña, Adam Conley and JT Riddle prior to Monday night's non-tender deadline? Ely reviews their "platform year" performance from 2019 and makes recommendations to the front office (1;15). Then, Daniel De Vivo debuts on Fish Bites to share his updated Marlins top prospects list (33:00) and thoughts on the contentious MLB/MiLB negotiations over the Professional Baseball Agreement (51:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Daniel (@DanielDeVivo) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Wei-Yin Chen finally purged from the Marlins roster, Ely reflects on his complicated tenure with the team (4:35) and what it means for future free agent pursuits (9:40). Aram Leighton makes his return to Fish Bites (11:30), conducting an exclusive interview with Blue Jays outfield prospect Griffin Conine (that's right, Jeff's son!). The 2019 Midwest League home run champion looks forward to his first full pro season, details his rollercoaster collegiate career and shares memories of growing up among major leaguers. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Griffin (@Griffin_Co9), Aram (@AramLeighton8) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making his Earning Their Stripes debut, Spencer Morris joins Ethan and Ian to preview all of the key decisions facing the Marlins this offseason. The guys react to the Triple-A Wichita affiliate rebrand (2:25), identify key prospects who ought to be added to the 40-man roster to protect from Rule 5 Draft eligibility (4:20), shop for free agents to provide a boost to the major league lineup (13:00), and suggest a variety of trade targets from potential franchise cornerstones—Francisco Lindor and Mookie Betts—to intriguing role players (24:10). Follow Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan), Ian (@FlaSmitty) and Spencer (@Spencer_711) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ely rounds up the week's Marlins developments (1:55), including rumors linking the team to top free agent outfielders and great player performances in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Then, enjoy an excerpt from Ethan Budowsky's guest appearance on the Painting Corners Podcast (10:15). Ethan details how the key rebuilding trades have panned out on the field so far and what fans are expecting in 2020 and beyond. (Subscribe to Painting Corners Podcast for the full interview.) Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Fish Stripes contributor LJ Garcia joins Ely (0:45) to explain how he would approach the 2019-20 offseason, and to discuss the recent news of Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame candidacy and Martín Prado's pending retirement. Closing in on the final holiday season of the 2010's, we reflect on what the Marlins accomplished (and failed to accomplish) during this decade. Ely creates a quiz (37:20) about the team's statistical leaders in various categories. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Lino (@LJGarcia_fs) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marlins should be aiming for a 15-win improvement from last season, but they can't mortgage the future to do it. Ely attempts to thread the needle with carefully thought out 40-man roster maneuvers (6:00) and a handful of efficient free agent signings and trades (19:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in more than a decade, Major League Baseball's World Series champion hails from the NL East division. Congrats to the Washington Nationals on their 2019 title. On this episode, Ely identifies key individuals on the team who have Marlins connections (1:55) and reminds you that the MLB postseason can be an unpredictable crapshoot. FOX Sports Florida's Kelly Saco joins the show for a fun, fascinating interview about her Miami upbringing and career progress (16:50). A Suncoast Regional Emmy nominee for her television reporting this season, Saco also became the first woman to ever work as an analyst on a Marlins radio broadcast. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Kelly (@KellySaco) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices