Miami Marlins morning news: Marlins will select 7th overall in 2016 Draft

Marlins News

Although the Marlins were considered to be out of the playoff race by the beginning of July, the club finished on a high note with a 18-12 record over the final month of play. The only negative thing about finishing strong is that it diminished their 2016 draft position, which ultimately ended up slotted at number seven overall.

Arguably the biggest surprise of the Marlins season was the performance of Justin Bour, who went from being an early season call-up to being the early leading candidate for the starting job at first base in 2016. Just like the club, Bour had a strong finish to the season that earned him the recognition as the NL Player of the Month in September.

Dee Gordon had a historic performance in 2015 that put him among the likes of legends.

Now that the season is officially in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the Marlins 2015 campaign?

While the Marlins had a strong finish to their season, it should be taken with a grain of salt and not as something that could be extended into next year.

Around the League

C.C. Sabathia will not appear in the playoffs after checking himself into alcohol rehab.

A Cubs fan got his professor to move the mid-term exam so he could attend his favorite team's wildcard game.

The Nationals fired Matt Williams and his entire coaching staff following an underachieving season.

Yadier Molina is hoping to play in the NLDS despite his injured left thumb.

At FishStripes

-New Miami Marlins manager will pick coaching staff - Fish Stripes

Miami's current staff has the option of pursuing other options.

-Join the Fish Stripes team - Fish Stripes

Join the staff! We have several significant openings.

-Miami Marlins will interview Larry Bowa for managerial job - Fish Stripes

The Phillies bench coach could prove to be an intriguing candidate.

-Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon wins NL batting title - Fish Stripes

Gordon was acquired last offseason.

-More changes coming to Miami Marlins front office - Fish Stripes

Dan Jennings might be out of a job as a result.