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The Offishial Show Episode 175: Why Marlins Shouldn’t Trade Pablo López

Ely makes the case that retaining López through Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline is the appropriate course of action.

Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Miami Marlins takes out starting pitcher Pablo Lopez #49 during the third inning against the New York Mets at loanDepot park on July 31, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

Don’t take Pablo López for granted. Whatever the Marlins might be able to obtain from trading the veteran right-hander wouldn’t make up for losing one of the only trustworthy members of their starting rotation.

Fish Prospects of the Week: Dameivi Tineo (FCL Marlins) and José Gerardo (DSL Marlins); honorable mentions to Gabe Bierman (Jupiter) and Victor Victor Mesa (Pensacola).

Enjoy Episode 175!

Pablo López’s MLB career stats
Pablo López’s MLB career stats
Baseball-Reference

Keeping López would not mean staying quiet at the deadline! Here are a bunch of other potential deals capable of addressing some of the organization’s current deficiencies.

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