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Miami Marlins links, 4/11/18: The Bour Betrayal, Prospect News, and a Name Game

Plus, other links for your Hump Day.

MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Yesterday’s game:

Justin Bour’s two home runs were not enough to overcome the Marlins’ bullpen Mets as the New York club scored two runs in each of the final two frames to win 8-6. You can read our full recap here.

Four of Miami’s six runs came in a very improbable fifth inning:

Mattingly, understandably, spoke frustrated…ly:

In the News:

The Marlins attempting to claim corporate citizenship in the British Virgin Islands has once again invited scorn upon the franchise:

But it also brought a little humour:

And whilst Jeter is taking all this heat, some see a light at the end of the tunnel. Others see a Yankees legend as the next manager. (But don’t we already have one?)

Prospect news

Speaking of heat, Marlins prospect Edward Cabrera was throwing some in the high 90’s. Apparently, he's got a sweet curve, too.

Other Marlins prospects are off to good starts, too. You can scroll down a ways in this article to see an update on the Marlins’ 2017 draft class.

Fish Stats

If you like stats as much as I do, well I’ve got some doozies for you. We’re gonna start with a good one, skip right over the bad ones and finish on a high note:

Today’s game:

Jarlin Garcia makes his first career start today. He’ll face off against Zack Wheeler. Here’s how the teams match up against those two starters.

As Promised:

Finally, have you heard about the Miami Marlins name game that’s sweeping the nation?

I’m Miguel Rojas! Tell me which Marlin you are in the comments.