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Earning Their Stripes Episode 4: Baby Cakes stars growing up fast

Danny, Ethan and Ian update the statuses of dozens of Marlins prospects trying to establish themselves as long-term building blocks.

By Ely Sussman, Daniel Martinez, Ethan Budowsky, and Ian Smith
Outfielder Víctor Víctor Mesa earns an honorable mention from Baseball America for showing some of the “best speed” in the minor leagues
Photo by Alex Carver/Fish on the Farm

This episode of ETS begins by highlighting all Marlins on Baseball America’s 2019 “Best Tools In The Minors” list (2:15), then explores numerous internal and external options to fill the franchise’s void at first base (12:20). Ian selects his hitting and pitching prospects of the week (30:00), Ethan features outfielder Monte Harrison among his Things We Love To See (34:15), and Danny enlightens you on under-the-radar prospects (43:00).

Enjoy Episode 4 of ETS!

Could you see the Marlins investing big bucks in a veteran slugger like Anthony Rizzo or José Abreu? Have we been sleeping on Low-A Clinton shortstop Demetrius Sims? And which Triple-A prospect makes it to Miami first: Harrison, Isan Díaz or Zac Gallen?

The Fish Stripes podcast is home to Miami Marlins shows Fish Bites, Earning Their Stripes and A-Ball with Erik Oas. All new episodes are posted to FishStripes.com/podcasts. You can also find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Megaphone, PlayerFM or wherever you normally get your pods from.

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