The Miami Marlins may have dealt a blow in the 2023 season. With the team making a solid run at the National League Wild Card spot, recent reports have emerged which may throw a spanner in the works. The Marlins, while a team succeeding on the pitch, may need some help through their front office.
The Marlins are only 0.5 games behind an NL Wild Card spot in their bid for a successful 2023. But while on-the-field performances remain on track, the story might be slightly different off the field. And with the latest reports emerging, they could see some real action against the Florida franchise.
Troubling Reports Emerge from the Miami Marlins
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According to the MLB reporter Hector Gomez, several credible reports have emerged from Florida. Reportedly, several Miami Marlins players have been subjected to “abusive fines” by certain executives of the organization’s academy in the Dominican Republic.
BREAKING: According to credible sources several Miami Marlins players have been subjected to abusive fines by the executives of the organizations academy in the Dominican Republic.
These managers are pocketing the fines given to the players. Fines vary from $200-$1,500, per… pic.twitter.com/PLaik9PmhT
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) August 5, 2023
While reports are still sparse, the news is troubling for MLB fans and players in the league. Reportedly, the fines range from $200-$1,500. While the amounts may not seem significant when compared to MLB contracts, it is relevant to note that they indeed are being imposed on academy players in the Dominican Republic and not the MLB itself.
The #MLB will be doing its investigation into the case of abuse of fines against the #Marlins players that relaxation is going to end and I will be the voice of those who are afraid and afraid to speak that is going to be over.
I promised them that we were going to solve this,…
— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) August 5, 2023
Former Sports Journalist Mike Rodriguez also reported that the MLB would be investigating the said reports and, while details are awaited, thanked more prominent voices for creating awareness.
Miami Marlins’ Run to the Post-Season
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The Miami Marlins, playing out of Loan Depot Park in the Sunshine State, are currently precariously placed. Occupying the 3rd spot in the NL East, the team looks to be a sho0-in for the NL Wild Card Spot in hot pursuit of the Cincinnati Reds. But some doubts remain with the team losing some form at crucial junctures.
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The Marlins will conclude their series against the marauding Texas Rangers on Monday. They then move their show to Cincinnati to take on their rivals for an NL Wild Card Spot on Tuesday. The resurgent New York Yankees are next in a crucial three-game series that could turn their fortunes. But with questions looming over any pending investigations, the doubts remain.
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The Miami Marlins haven’t had much post-season success in their franchise history, coming up short on several occasions, but fans will hope that 2023 has something else in store. But what do you think? Could the Marlins push for the postseason despite all the background noise? Or will they crumble under scrutiny?
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