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Fish Bites: Fish Army Comes Marching in Aug 12, 2019

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Special format on Fish Bites this week as Danny spends a full 50 minutes exchanging Marlins takes with Jacob Carrion, an Archbishop McCarthy alum and current UCF student. Jacob describes how he became a fan of the team and why he "couldn't be more excited" about the direction that Derek Jeter is leading them (2:30). The guys update the growth taking place in the farm system (7:45) and what they've seen from Isan Díaz and Lewis Brinson since joining the active roster last Monday (15:10). Then, some predictions about which players will open the 2020 season in Miami (25:15).

Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA) and Jacob (@FishArmy305) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.

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A-Ball with Erik Oas: RHP Remey Reed Aug 07, 2019

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A full report on the Clinton LumberKings featuring one of their recent bright spots: right-hander Remey Reed (8:15). Working exclusively as a starter for the first time in his career within the Marlins organization, the 24-year-old discusses the importance of developing his changeup and how long absences due to shoulder and elbow injuries made him better equipped for pro ball.

Follow Erik Oas (@erik_oas) on Twitter and listen to all LumberKings radio broadcasts on 100.3 WCCI. Follow Fish Stripes on Twitter (@fishstripes) and stick with FishStripes.com for full coverage of the Marlins farm system this season.

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Fish Bites: Marlins Rebuild Taking Next Steps Aug 05, 2019

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Danny Martinez is back for regular Fish Bites hosting duty, and he's got a meaty conversation this week, explaining the consequences of the Marlins' trade deadline activity. On the eve of Isan Díaz's and Lewis Brinson's major league call-ups, what better time to update where we stand with the rebuilding process overall? Plus, handing out Pitcher and Hitter of the Week awards (44:40).

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Earning Their Stripes: Franchise-Altering Week Aug 03, 2019

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Danny, Ethan and Ian are back to analyze the surprising Zac Gallen/Jazz Chisholm challenge trade and the buzzer-beating Marlins/Rays trade that returned consensus Top 100 prospect Jesús Sánchez. What are the ceilings on these guys, and when should we expect their MLB debuts?

Finally, we highlight talented lower-level pitchers who may be flying under the radar: right-handers Josh Roberson and Remey Reed and left-hander Luis Palacios.

Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@DannyM_MIA), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Ian (@FlaSmitty) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.

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Earning Their Stripes: RHP Cody Poteet Aug 02, 2019

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Ely Sussman guest-hosts our first post-trade deadline episode, breaking down the impact that shortstop Jazz Chisholm and outfielder Jesús Sánchez can have on the Marlins organization (1:20). Looking forward, the team has an interesting challenge ahead with a handful of their highly touted prospects requiring 40-man roster spots to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.

Then, right-hander Cody Poteet calls in (6:45). A 25-year-old starter with Triple-A New Orleans, he reflects on the transition from college powerhouse UCLA to professional baseball, the critical adjustments he made to his delivery last summer and the support he gets from his wife, Madeline.

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A-Ball with Erik Oas: Former 1st-Round Pick RHP Tyler Kolek Jul 30, 2019

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A full report on the Clinton LumberKings and their current second-half playoff run. The club will have to adjust following the promotion of starting center fielder Connor Scott to High-A Jupiter. Filling his shoes, 2019 Marlins draft pick Kameron Misner is joining the roster.

Speaking of the draft, right-hander Tyler Kolek (No. 2 overall pick, 2014) joins the podcast (7:35). Kolek revisits how throwing 100-plus miles per hour changed the trajectory of his career, and what it took to return to competition following Tommy John and Thoracic Outlet surgeries.

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Fish Bites: Wells Dusenbury of the Sun Sentinel Jul 29, 2019

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Ely Sussman is on hosting duty this week to cover Saturday's "creative" trade involving Sergio Romo, Chris Vallimont and Lewin Díaz (1:48). Meanwhile, the Marlins went 4-2 on the field at the major league level, getting especially large contributions from Caleb Smith, Zac Gallen, Miguel Rojas and Harold Ramírez (14:13).

Wells Dusenbury, Marlins beat reporter for the Sun Sentinel, joins the show for an extended interview on the inner workings of the franchise and the factors affecting long-term success on and off the field (19:28). Dusenbury is celebrating one full year on the Marlins beat, so he reflects on his most impactful reporting and how the grind of a MLB season compares to his expectations coming into the gig (42:13).

Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Wells (@DuseReport) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com.

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A-Ball with Erik Oas: Catcher J.D. Osborne Jul 24, 2019

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We give a full report on the hottest team in the Midwest League, the Clinton LumberKings. The Marlins Low-A affiliate boasts an incredible 21-9 during the second half of the season.

Then, catcher J.D. Osborne joins the podcast (8:45) to talk about his path from hockey to baseball, staying sharp despite irregular playing time, and his most embarrassing baseball memory.

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Fish Bites: Elite Farm System Gives Marlins Strong Foundation Jul 22, 2019

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Danny returns to the airwaves to take a thorough look at the state of the Marlins rebuild as we move deep into year two of it (5:00). How much talent is there in the farm system right now? What have the “peanuts” received for Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto and other All-Stars turned into? And is Brian Anderson an extension candidate? He touches on Miami’s trade candidates heading into next week’s deadline (22:40), plus how those players’ values are impacted by other pieces on the market.

Then, Danny compares how these developments line up with the fans’ expectations (31:00). And finally, Zac Gallen and Garrett Cooper earn Pitcher and Hitter of the Week award recognition (40:30).

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A-Ball with Erik Oas: 3rd-Round MLB Draft Pick Peyton Burdick Jul 17, 2019

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A full report on the Clinton LumberKings includes highlighting the breakout bats of Connor Scott and Thomas Jones. Right-hander Zach Wolf has found his niche as closer. Plus, all the stolen bases have been playing a critical role in this extended LumberKings hot streak.

Outfielder Peyton Burdick (9:30) joins the podcast to talk about the transition to professional baseball after being selected in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft. We learn about his athletic roots, the tough choice he made as a three-sport athlete in high school, and discover our shared love of corn hole.

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