Miami Marlins morning news: Justin Bour finishes fifth in NL Rookie of Year voting

Marlins News

After a surprisingly solid rookie season in 2015, Justin Bour finished fifth among seven players to receive votes for the National League Rookie of the Year award. Kris Bryant won the award after receiving all 30 first-round votes. Justin received one second place vote and one third place vote.

With JT Realmuto scheduled to be behind the plate as the starter in 2016, the Marlins are open to re-signing Jeff Mathis as his backup. Mathis isn't very skilled at the plate, but the Marlins value his defensive abilities.

The Marlins have begun discussing a projected innings schedule for Jose Fernandez with the doctor who performed his Tommy John surgery.

Dee Gordon was easily the best move the Marlins made last offseason.

Now that the trade was made almost a year ago, was the deal to acquire Dee Gordon a win for the Marlins?

Around the League

After trading Andrelton Simmons to the Angels, the Braves are reportedly shopping Freddie Freeman.

Carlos Correa just beat out Francisco Lindor as the American League Rookie of the Year.

The Mariners acquirered outfielder Leonys Martin in a trade with the Rangers.

Willie Mays and Yogi Berra were among 17 people that President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to.

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