"For years now, the narrative has been the same when it comes to the Miami Marlins and MLB free agents. No, not the narrative where the Marlins can't afford to pay for the biggest names on the market. What I'm talking about here is the more troubling narrative where Miami must overpay players- any players- to proverbially "bring their talents" to South Florida in the first place."
"You could refer to it as "having to pull an Avisail Garcia", but I'm really trying to work on putting that deal firmly in my rear view now that he's almost entirely off the Marlins books. Better for my mental health, that way. So let's call it something else: Having to pay players the "Marlins Tax." Again, this is something Miami has had to do for years."
The Miami Marlins consistently overpay free agents to lure players to South Florida, a phenomenon labeled the 'Marlins Tax.' The team often pays above market rates and ends up signing second- or third-tier talent. Examples include Avisail Garcia, Johnny Cueto, Tim Anderson, and numerous Loria-era deals. Causes include an unappealing ballpark, small crowds, perceived organizational instability, and less overall appeal compared with other South Florida franchises. Past trades and contract flips have compounded fan frustration. The lack of state income tax and South Florida lifestyle occasionally attract players, but the Marlins' spending premium remains a recurring issue.
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