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Fish Stripes — The Fish Stripes series covering the state of Florida’s best draft prospects continues with UF. The 2019 MLB Draft will be the Miami Marlins’ second draft under the Derek Jeter regime. In the first draft, the Fish focused up the middle by drafting outfielder Connor Scott, middle infielder Osiris Johnson and catcher Will Banfield during the early rounds. In order to acquire even more impact talent this time around, the Marlins should put a special emphasis on scouting their own backyard. They are surrounded by some of the top high school prospects and colleges in the country. The state...

Fish Stripes — Entering his age-34 season with mixed results, Norris should not be atop anybody’s wish list this holiday season. We have been waiting the entire offseason for the Marlins to be credibly connected to a major league free agent. Hey, look! Sources indicate the Marlins are one of several teams to show interest RP Bud Norris. Saved 28 gms last season as Cardinals closer.— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) December 17, 2018 Craig Mish, SiriusXM/Five Reasons Sports host, is indeed credible. And 10-year MLB veteran Bud Norris meets the criteria. They conducted multiple interviews together this past...

Fish Stripes — After frustrating us at times earlier in the year, Ureña turned the corner down the stretch to confirm that he belongs in the Marlins starting rotation. Only 100 days to go until Marlins Opening Day! Right-hander José Ureña got the starting assignment by default in 2018 with veteran alternatives on the disabled list and the club’s unwillingness to spend in free agency. But despite being lit up by the Cubs in that game, he finished the campaign with a bang. Ureña endured the heaviest workload of his career, posting a respectable 3.98 ERA/4.17 FIP/4.32 xFIP while leading the pitching...