Florida baseball success has been... well, what HAS it been? Until the Rays became relevant in the Joe Maddon era, it was consisted of the worst franchise since 1900, and another with 2 World Series titles but was otherwise low-profile and mediocre-to-bad. Since then, it's been a mixed bag, with the Rays staying mostly just outside of "playoff contender" status, while the Marlins' last winning season was in 2009.
Few above-average players have broken into the majors with the Rays or Marlins, let alone GREAT players. Veterans like Kevin Brown and Wade Boggs have passed through, made their mark, and left after brief stays; and with the trades of Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton this past offseason, each team's leading career-WAR leader has left their original team. Miguel Cabrera looks to be the only sure bet from either to make the HOF, and almost all of his real success came with the Tigers.
Who do you think will be the first MLB player, who broke in with the Rays or Marlins, to wear one of their caps on his Cooperstown plaque?
Few above-average players have broken into the majors with the Rays or Marlins, let alone GREAT players. Veterans like Kevin Brown and Wade Boggs have passed through, made their mark, and left after brief stays; and with the trades of Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton this past offseason, each team's leading career-WAR leader has left their original team. Miguel Cabrera looks to be the only sure bet from either to make the HOF, and almost all of his real success came with the Tigers.
Who do you think will be the first MLB player, who broke in with the Rays or Marlins, to wear one of their caps on his Cooperstown plaque?
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