Fish Stripes: For Miami Marlins Fans

The Salt River Rafters, featuring Marlins prospects Jerar Encarnación, Nick Neidert and Alex Vesia, clinched the 2019 Arizona Fall League championship on Saturday! On this new episode of Fish Bites, Ely analyzes their AFL production (2:48) and explains why the hiring of James Rowson as bench coach/offensive coordinator could have huge ramifications (14:10). The Ultimate Marlins Depth Charts series continues with a roundup of all the key catchers and first basemen within the organization (24:40). 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 updates you on the 2019 MLB postseason (1:58), specifically the Marlins connections on the rosters of both the advancing and eliminated teams. With Giancarlo Stanton entering his 30s and Marcell Ozuna entering free agency, we revisit the decisions to trade them away and the performances of the players acquired in return (6:00). Then, after debuting the Ultimate Marlins Depth Charts series with right-handed pitchers on the previous episode, the analysis continues with southpaws (30:30). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off a new Fish Bites series, Ely identifies all of the notable right-handed pitchers in the Marlins organization (5:40). The 30-plus potential impact arms are separated into four tiers: current major leaguers (11:05), prospects slated for MLB debuts during the 2020 season (34:25), the next waves of talent for 2021 and beyond (46:15), and "curiosities" who don't fit neatly into the prior categories (53:03). From Sandy Alcantara to Evan Fitterer, learn more about the right-handers who will help the Fish turn the corner into a competitive team. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unofficially launching Fish Stripes' 2020 MLB Draft coverage, Ian Smith and Ely Sussman are joined by Baseball America national writer Carlos Collazo (1:40). They discuss Marlins draft history, particularly the star-studded 2019 class (featuring JJ Bleday and Kameron Misner), plus all of the plausible candidates for the Fish to consider with their first-round pick next June. Ever wonder what a draft analyst does during these cold-weather months with limited game action? Collazo walks us through it. Follow Carlos (@CarlosACollazo), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ian (@FlaSmitty), Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasting has no offseason! Ely Sussman hosts the latest episode of Fish Bites. From Jon Berti's baserunning and Jarlin García's untouchable changeup to Lewis Brinson's homerless streak, we have handpicked Marlins season stats—both positive and negative—that encapsulate the team's most important developments in 2019 (3:20). Joining us for a rare interview (48:03), Marlins Chief Revenue Officer Adam Jones reflects on all of the "ballpark enhancements" that were implemented a year ago and his ambitious plans for 2020 and beyond. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off Sunday's season finale, it's time to hand out the hardware for the 2019 Fishys (5:25)! From "most disappointing" to "MVP," there were 11 award categories, voted on by the fans on FishStripes.com and Twitter. As covered in a new article, Marlins Park attendance perked up in the second year of the new rebuild (30:45), and it even compares favorably to 2017 figures when you focus on the paid, in-person turnout. Flawed as he may be, Don Mattingly remains in the manager's seat heading into 2020. The episode wraps up by identifying areas where he can improve (43:40).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marlins shortstop prospect Nasim Nuñez calls in from instructional league to tell Ethan and Ian about his experiences as a pro baseball player so far. The Collins Hill High School product credits his family for supporting his pursuit of this dream and his teammates for making him feeling welcome in this new environment. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Nasim (@Diamonds_Nas23), Ethan (@ethanbudowsky)  and Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shocked by the news of Don Mattingly's extension, Danny Martinez explains why he's being retained as Marlins manager despite all the losing over the past four seasons (2:40). More understandably, the team decided to lock in Miguel Rojas, one of their most valuable all-around players (15:20). We wrap up with some fascinating Isan Díaz stats (23:15).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@DannyM_MIA) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their first season as a Marlins MiLB affiliate, the Low-A Clinton LumberKings made a deep playoff run. Erik Oas, the team's director of broadcasting and media relations, speaks to Ely and Ethan about the transition from Mariners to Marlins affiliation (5:30), dealing with harsh climate early in the season (8:45) and what makes Mike Jacobs an effective manager (13:00). Individual prospects featured in the conversation include Connor Scott, Evan Edwards, José Devers, Jerar Encarnación, Alex Vesia and C.J. Carter. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ely (@RealEly), Ethan (@ethanbudowsky) and Erik (@erik_oas) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Martinez hosts Part I of our 2019 Fishys award coverage. Biggest surprise? Gold Glove? Most Valuable Player? We want our audience to weigh on all of the deserving Marlins players. Listen to this episode for background on each of the nominees (11:20), then cast your vote at either the Fish Stripes Twitter account or the homepage of the website. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@DannyM_MIA) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ely Sussman has all the key takeaways from the first week of September baseball. Garrett Cooper asserted himself as the Marlins Hitter of the Week (4:45), while Brian Moran and Sandy Alcantara shined on the mound (8:20). Fish Stripes recently unveiled our 2019 Marlins All-Minor League Team (12:00), featuring 20 of the most productive players on the farm this season. The roster is led by Isan Díaz, Sixto Sánchez and Edward Cabrera, but includes plenty of under-the-radar names who deserve your attention. In conclusion, we identify some key adjustments that Alcantara has recently made and what to expect from him moving forward (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

Danny urges everybody to be safe as Hurricane Dorian approaches (1:00). He touches on five steps that the Marlins must take heading into 2020 to present a more competitive product at the major league level (6:15), including real investment in veteran players and hiring Don Mattingly’s replacement. The advanced stats paint a mixed yet slightly encouraging picture of Isan Díaz as a major leaguer (32:30). Expect better results in September than we saw in August.  Newly recalled Robert Dugger seized Pitcher of the Week honors in his Marlins Park debut (41:00). Meanwhile, Starlin Castro, Jorge Alfaro and Harold Ramirez all had offensive impact (44:50), though most of that production went for naught during a 1-6 week.   Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@DannyM_MIA). Full coverage here at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recording for the final time during the 2019 Minor League Baseball regular season, Danny Martinez welcomes right-hander Nick Neidert for an exclusive interview (2:30). The Georgia native touches on everything from college football and knee injury rehab to the skill set that's made him one of the best prospects in a pitching rich Marlins farm system. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA) and Nick (@NickNeidert) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode of A-Ball with Erik Oas of the 2019 season, Miami Marlins outfield prospect Davis Bradshaw joins the podcast (12:10). The former 11th-round draft pick looks back at the decisions that led to a pro career, what he's been working on in Clinton, and the meaning of playoff baseball. With the LumberKings continuing their strong second-half play, we preview what remains of the regular season schedule (33:00). Follow Erik Oas (@erik_oas) on Twitter and listen to all LumberKings radio broadcasts on 100.3 WCCI. Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter (@fishstripes) and stick with FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny analyzes the upcoming September roster expansion and how the Marlins could and should use it (3:20). Jesús Sánchez, Monte Harrison and Jorge Guzman are among the sexiest call-up candidates, though none of them are believed to be likely selections. Manager Don Mattingly announced that second-year right-hander Pablo López is making his return from a shoulder strain on Monday night (16:25). As you're watching him in the rotation down the stretch, watch closely for three things: comfort, control and complete. All-Star Sandy Alcantara is the obvious Pitcher of the Week for Miami (36:01). Harold Ramirez, Starlin Castro and others contributed to a much-needed offensive explosion over the weekend (40:27).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@DannyM_MIA). Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode #21 of A-Ball, we have a pair of exclusive interviews: former AL MVP and Cy Young award winner Denny McLain (9:45) and current LumberKings first baseman Evan Edwards (16:57)! As the 2019 regular season winds to a close, we update the status of top run producer Peyton Burdick and other key Marlins prospects (38:00). Follow Erik Oas (@erik_oas) on Twitter and listen to all LumberKings radio broadcasts on 100.3 WCCI. Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter (@fishstripes) and stick with FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second-to-last Earning Their Stripes episode of the 2019 Minor League Baseball regular season! Danny, Ethan and Ian gush over the Double-A production from Marlins No. 1 prospect Sixto Sánchez (2:36) and pick which outfielders they expect to emerge from the farm system's surplus and stick in the big leagues (14:30). Monte Harrison, Jesús Sánchez and Víctor Mesa Jr. are among the personal favorites of the pod. Top infield prospect Isan Díaz has struggled since being called up by the Fish, so the guys explain why he's too soon to panic (28:30). As if it's even possible to be "under the radar" with an 100+ mile-per-hour fastball, Jorge Guzman gets a few minutes in the spotlight (55:45). The conversation wraps up with some good-natured UM-UF trash talk heading into Saturday's massive college football season kickoff (1:02:00).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA), Ethan (@ethanbudowsky) and Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices

Baseball in Miami isn't nearly as grim as some individuals make it seem. At the same time, there are some legitimate concerns about how new Marlins ownership has handled their rebuild so far. Revisiting one of his Fish Stripes articles, Danny lists his top 10 myths about the Marlins (3:35), followed by 10 things he would've done differently had he been in Derek Jeter's position (26:20). We wrap up the episode with pitcher and hitter performances of the week (55:40).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@DannyM_MIA). Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, 35th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft Kameron Misner joins the podcast (6:45). The University of Missouri product talks Clinton roots, the art of stealing bases and the talented team he's a part of. Then (26:00), we look at the streaking LumberKings, Peyton Burdick's bashing, and the playoff chase. Follow Erik Oas (@erik_oas) on Twitter and listen to all LumberKings radio broadcasts on 100.3 WCCI. Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter (@fishstripes) and stick with FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his eighth season as Director of Broadcasting and play-by-play announcer for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Roger Hoover has had a first-hand look at future Marlins stars. Especially here in 2019, the Shrimp roster is loaded with high-ceiling, high-character talent. On this podcast episode, Ethan Budowsky chats with Hoover (2:50) about the team’s performance, featuring prospects Sixto Sánchez, Jazz Chisholm and Lewin Díaz, plus memories of Monte Harrison and Isan Díaz who passed through the Double-A level last summer. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Roger (@Roger_Hoover) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices