The Miami Marlins, against all odds, made the postseason last year ahead of more talented teams such as the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets, the Chicago Cubs, and the Cincinnati Reds.
It’s safe to say most players performed to the top of their abilities.
This year?
Well, things are not looking as good.
After dropping Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, 10-2, they suffered their seventh straight defeat.
The worst part of all is that they still don’t know what it’s like to win an official game in 2024.
Their awful start is putting them in dangerous territory.
“Marlins are the first team to start 0-7 since the 2016 Twins began 0-9,” Talkin’ Baseball tweeted.
Marlins are the first team to start 0-7 since the 2016 Twins began 0-9 pic.twitter.com/ApQHc0H1Bh
In case you were wondering, those 2016 Twins finished with a lousy 59-103 record, dead last in the AL Central.
The Marlins lost many key players in the offseason and could have a hard time competing this year in a stronger National League.
However, they are certainly not as bad as their record shows.
Some of the problems they carried over from last season are still interfering with their growth as a team.
For starters, there is a baffling lack of power, evidenced by their four homers in seven games.
It’s hard to win that way.
Additionally, they have suffered a myriad of injuries on the pitching side.
Eury Perez, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett, Sandy Alcantara and other top arms are currently out.
When Miami is healthier, they should be more competitive.
Still, losing seven in a row is embarrassing and demoralizing for any franchise.