First pitch of the Miami Marlins' opening game in Oakland last Friday arrived just as they were finalizing their trade of Luis Arráez, creating an awkward scene: Arráez, in full uniform, standing in the dugout among current teammates primed to become former ones, clearly unsure what to do with himself.
During Peter Bendix's first six months as the Marlins' president of baseball operations, he watched as Miami lost 24 of its first 33 games, then traded its most beloved player for a package of four San Diego Padres prospects, drawing ire.
Bendix stressed the need for patience from the fan base, acknowledging their frustrations and emphasizing the desire to win sustainably, despite the current rebuilding phase.
"The plan," Bendix finally said, "is to be as disciplined as we can with our decision-making" when asked about his strategy for building a consistent winning team.
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