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2016 MLB Trade Deadline: 5 biggest losers

By John Buhler

Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce (32) prepares for an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce (32) prepares for an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 3, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Marlins. 1. player. 82. . National League. East

It was bound to happen, but the Miami Marlins have done a fine job in recent years putting together the most sustainable core in franchise history. Yes, injuries have been a perpetual headache for South Florida’s baseball team, but the Marlins have a great shot to make the National League Postseason this October.

At 57-49 through 106 regular season games, the Marlins find themselves 5.0 games back of the Washington Nationals in the National League East division race and in possession of the second National League Wild Card spot. The Marlins haven’t qualified for the NL postseason since winning it all back in 2003.

This was the MLB trade deadline that the Marlins needed to strike with conviction. Was acquiring an ‘Are we sure he’s good?’ type of player in right-hander Andrew Cashner from the hapless front office of the San Diego Padres really the best the Marlins could do this July?

Not only is the Cashner trade underwhelming, but the Marlins seemed to botch their own trade with arguably one of the worst front offices in baseball. They requested right-hander Colin Rea in their deal with the Padres. He threw one game on Sunday and Miami had buyer’s remorse, as Rea’s arm was apparently no good for the Marlins. Somehow he was returned to San Diego for Luis Castillo.

Miami has the core in place and the coaching staff behind manager Don Mattingly to contend for a Wild Card spot down the stretch. The Marlins to date have never lost a postseason series, winning the World Series both years they qualified for the playoffs. Miami can absolutely do damage in October, but the Marlins didn’t do a great job of making sure that they can even get there with their trade deadline decisions.

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