Fish Stripes: For Miami Marlins Fans

Special format on Fish Bites this week as Danny spends a full 50 minutes exchanging Marlins takes with Jacob Carrion, an Archbishop McCarthy alum and current UCF student. Jacob describes how he became a fan of the team and why he "couldn't be more excited" about the direction that Derek Jeter is leading them (2:30). The guys update the growth taking place in the farm system (7:45) and what they've seen from Isan Díaz and Lewis Brinson since joining the active roster last Monday (15:10). Then, some predictions about which players will open the 2020 season in Miami (25:15). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA) and Jacob (@FishArmy305) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full report on the Clinton LumberKings featuring one of their recent bright spots: right-hander Remey Reed (8:15). Working exclusively as a starter for the first time in his career within the Marlins organization, the 24-year-old discusses the importance of developing his changeup and how long absences due to shoulder and elbow injuries made him better equipped for pro ball. 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 Martinez is back for regular Fish Bites hosting duty, and he's got a meaty conversation this week, explaining the consequences of the Marlins' trade deadline activity. On the eve of Isan Díaz's and Lewis Brinson's major league call-ups, what better time to update where we stand with the rebuilding process overall? Plus, handing out Pitcher and Hitter of the Week awards (44:40).  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

Danny, Ethan and Ian are back to analyze the surprising Zac Gallen/Jazz Chisholm challenge trade and the buzzer-beating Marlins/Rays trade that returned consensus Top 100 prospect Jesús Sánchez. What are the ceilings on these guys, and when should we expect their MLB debuts? Finally, we highlight talented lower-level pitchers who may be flying under the radar: right-handers Josh Roberson and Remey Reed and left-hander Luis Palacios. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ely Sussman guest-hosts our first post-trade deadline episode, breaking down the impact that shortstop Jazz Chisholm and outfielder Jesús Sánchez can have on the Marlins organization (1:20). Looking forward, the team has an interesting challenge ahead with a handful of their highly touted prospects requiring 40-man roster spots to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.  Then, right-hander Cody Poteet calls in (6:45). A 25-year-old starter with Triple-A New Orleans, he reflects on the transition from college powerhouse UCLA to professional baseball, the critical adjustments he made to his delivery last summer and the support he gets from his wife, Madeline.  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A full report on the Clinton LumberKings and their current second-half playoff run. The club will have to adjust following the promotion of starting center fielder Connor Scott to High-A Jupiter. Filling his shoes, 2019 Marlins draft pick Kameron Misner is joining the roster. Speaking of the draft, right-hander Tyler Kolek (No. 2 overall pick, 2014) joins the podcast (7:35). Kolek revisits how throwing 100-plus miles per hour changed the trajectory of his career, and what it took to return to competition following Tommy John and Thoracic Outlet surgeries.  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

Ely Sussman is on hosting duty this week to cover Saturday's "creative" trade involving Sergio Romo, Chris Vallimont and Lewin Díaz (1:48). Meanwhile, the Marlins went 4-2 on the field at the major league level, getting especially large contributions from Caleb Smith, Zac Gallen, Miguel Rojas and Harold Ramírez (14:13). Wells Dusenbury, Marlins beat reporter for the Sun Sentinel, joins the show for an extended interview on the inner workings of the franchise and the factors affecting long-term success on and off the field (19:28). Dusenbury is celebrating one full year on the Marlins beat, so he reflects on his most impactful reporting and how the grind of a MLB season compares to his expectations coming into the gig (42:13). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Wells (@DuseReport) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We give a full report on the hottest team in the Midwest League, the Clinton LumberKings. The Marlins Low-A affiliate boasts an incredible 21-9 during the second half of the season. Then, catcher J.D. Osborne joins the podcast (8:45) to talk about his path from hockey to baseball, staying sharp despite irregular playing time, and his most embarrassing baseball memory. 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 returns to the airwaves to take a thorough look at the state of the Marlins rebuild as we move deep into year two of it (5:00). How much talent is there in the farm system right now? What have the “peanuts” received for Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto and other All-Stars turned into? And is Brian Anderson an extension candidate? He touches on Miami’s trade candidates heading into next week’s deadline (22:40), plus how those players’ values are impacted by other pieces on the market.  Then, Danny compares how these developments line up with the fans’ expectations (31:00). And finally, Zac Gallen and Garrett Cooper earn Pitcher and Hitter of the Week award recognition (40:30).  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

A full report on the Clinton LumberKings includes highlighting the breakout bats of Connor Scott and Thomas Jones. Right-hander Zach Wolf has found his niche as closer. Plus, all the stolen bases have been playing a critical role in this extended LumberKings hot streak.  Outfielder Peyton Burdick (9:30) joins the podcast to talk about the transition to professional baseball after being selected in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft. We learn about his athletic roots, the tough choice he made as a three-sport athlete in high school, and discover our shared love of corn hole. 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

Making the "spot start" on Fish Bites during Danny's wedding weekend, Ely ties a bow on the 2019 Marlins MLB Draft class (3:00). Top picks JJ Bleday and Kameron Misner both made their first visits to Marlins Park as professional players over the weekend. On this MLB trade deadline special, we emphasize how important it is for president of baseball operations Michael Hill to get fair value (8:00). Featured Marlins trade chips include Austin Brice (10:30), Starlin Castro (14:35), Jarlin García (19:50), Bryan Holaday (22:20), Trevor Richards (25:20), Miguel Rojas (29:15), Sergio Romo (33:40), Caleb Smith (37:15) and Neil Walker (41:30), with brief mentions of José Ureña, Hector Noesí, Curtis Granderson, Martín Prado and Wei-Yin Chen (46:20). (Sorry about the audio quality! Some slight technical difficulties. Shouldn't be an issue on any future episodes.) Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

A full LumberKings report on one of the hottest teams in the Midwest League. Previous podcast guest right-hander Jake Walters has earned his first professional win, while the rest of the team's pitching staff is in flux following a pair of roster moves. Josh Roberson is due to make his long-awaited return from the injured list in the coming days. Hitting coach Frank Moore joins us (8:30) to discuss his experiences in the Marlins organization, the evolution of offensive strategy in baseball, and the development of particular LumberKings this season. 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

ETS is back to react to Sunday's All-Star Futures Game in Cleveland (1:50). The Marlins earned three selections: right-hander Sixto Sánchez, second baseman Isan Díaz and outfielder Monte Harrison (sidelined with wrist injury). Ethan makes the compelling case that Díaz is ready for a big league call-up now (11:30). The 2019-20 international signing period opened last Tuesday (21:15) with the Fish scooping up 11 amateur players from a handful of countries. More recent standouts in this farm system include outfielder Milton Smith II, left-hander Trevor Rogers and unhittable rookie Jordan Yamamoto (34:45).  Ian selects Chris Vallimont (45:40) and Eddy Alvarez (46:30) for his pitcher and hitter of the week awards. Shortstop Nasim Nuñez and outfielder Víctor Mesa Jr. are quickly developing great chemistry with one another in the Gulf Coast League (49:00), while speedy Wright State product J.D. Orr could be the biggest steal of the Marlins draft class (54:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA)

Danny explains why it's so important to see the Marlins take an active approach to international free agency with the opening of the 2019-20 signing period last week (4:20), and how the major league team transformed from the first quarter of the season to the second quarter (10:00). He urges fans to be patient with the anemic offense (14:50), while highlighting Jordan Yamamoto as the Marlins pitching performance of the week (17:15). This episode's special guest is Dr. Ronald W. Cox, a professor teaching political science at Florida International University (24:15). A longtime member of the Fish Stripes audience, he reflects on everything from the beginning of the Marlins franchise to the direction that they're heading in under new ownership. Aside from the several history books in his name, Dr. Cox authored Free Agency and Competitive Balance in Baseball with McFarland & Company in 2005. It is available on Amazon in paperback.  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@all_right_Miami) on Twitter. Full

A full report on the hottest Marlins minor league affiliate, the Clinton LumberKings (0:40). Infielder Christopher Torres is igniting the offense while the pitching staff has consistently kept games within reach. Then, our guest Jake Walters (7:45) joins us to talk the cutter, coming out of the University of Alabama, and the beginning a pro career in 2019.  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 visit FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny outlines his timeline (6:00) for how the Marlins can go from the National League's worst record to postseason contender over the next few years. However, his sampling of the Fish Stripes audience finds that the majority of the fanbase is more patient (11:30). On the recently completed homestand, standout players include Elieser Hernandez (17:38) and hitters Miguel Rojas, Garrett Cooper, Harold Ramírez and Brian Anderson (21:38). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Danny (@all_right_Miami) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now in his 12th season as a Marlins radio broadcaster, Glenn Geffner calls in to discuss his career path (3:35), assess the state of the club's rebuild (8:20), get inside the mind of the fanbase (13:20), and distinguish between old and current Marlins ownership (19:55). Geffner also reflects on his signature moments behind the mic (27:40), specifically the game following the tragic death of superstar right-hander José Fernández.  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@all_right_Miami) and Glenn (@GlennGeffner) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LumberKings welcome new additions to the roster (4:20), including 2019 MLB Draft picks Peyton Burdick and Evan Edwards. In the aftermath of losing their top starting pitchers to midseason promotions, the remaining arms have to adjust to different roles (5:50).  Our guest this week, pitcher Tyler Mitzel (8:15), talks his insanely good changeup (10:15), coming out of South Dakota (16:00) and what the Marlins preach to all their minor league pitchers. 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 visit FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny, Ethan and Ian are relieved to see the Marlins farm system bearing fruit in the majors (3:00), with Jordan Yamamoto and Zac Gallen earning rotation spots (5:30). The guys summarize a handful of key promotions within the system (12:00), including—but not limited to—Robert Dugger, Edward Cabrera, Chris Vallimont, Peyton Burdick and Evan Edwards. Ian reports findings from his in-person scouting of No. 1 prospect Sixto Sánchez last weekend (17:30). Plus, checking in with dynamic outfield talents Lewis Brinson and Víctor Víctor Mesa and their progress with New Orleans and Jupiter, respectively (25:00).  Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@all_right_Miami), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny shouts out rookie starters Sandy Alcantara, Jordan Yamamoto and Zac Gallen (4:15) for their performances during the 5-2 Marlins road trip. Meanwhile, Brian Anderson and Garrett Cooper have been locking down the heart of the lineup and infield corners (13:00). The MLB news of the week was a zany, two-city proposal that would have the Rays playing home games in both Tampa Bay and Montreal. Danny makes it clear that the Marlins are not candidates for any sort of partial/full relocation for the foreseeable future (19:00).  Our special guest this week is Danny's long-lost "brother from another mother" Kevin Smith (30:30). Their conversation touches on how Kevin's passion for baseball began at an early age and the critical role that starting pitching plays in building a sustainable contender. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@all_right_Miami) and Kevin (@Smith31Kev) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices