"However, what there should be zero confusion about is just how amazing of a job this Miami Marlins team has done, and how far this franchise has come this season. The vibes really could not have been lower during the offseason, when the club decided the response to losing 100 games was to spend next to nothing in free agency and continue trading away effective players."
"Fast forward six months, though? It might just be the Florida Panthers Bill Zito that currently enjoys more trust in South Florida for making the right move at the right time for their respective franchise. Owner Bruce Sherman...that's another story for another time. But the young players in this system really came through, and now faith is there that the next crop of players will do the same thing. Trust is growing amongst local fans, and national recognition is starting to trickle in as well."
The Miami Marlins remain mathematically alive for the NL Wild Card despite an 11-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies and a franchise record for home runs allowed. Other teams' results kept elimination at bay, with one more win by the Cubs or Dodgers ending Miami's chances regardless of their remaining games. The team began the season after a low-investment offseason and continued trading away productive players, but young players have performed well. Trust in the front office and player development is growing among local fans, and national recognition of the franchise's improvement is beginning to appear.
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