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Fantasy baseball: 2020 Miami Marlins fantasy preview

By Mike Marteny

JUPITER, FL - MARCH 10: Pitcher Caleb Smith #31 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 3-2. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 10: Pitcher Caleb Smith #31 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 3-2. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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JUPITER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 23: Jonathan Villar #2 of the Miami Marlins at bat during the spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 23, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

2020 Miami Marlins projected starting lineup:

Jonathan Villar, CF (.274, 24 HR, 73 RBI, 21 SB in 642 AB with BAL)
Brian Anderson, 3B (.261, 20 HR, 66 RBI, 5 SB in 459 AB)
Corey Dickerson, LF (.304, 12 HR, 59 RBI, 1 SB in 260 AB with PIT/PHI)
Jesus Aguilar, 1B (.236, 12 HR, 50 RBI, 0 SB in 369 AB with MIL/TBR)
Garrett Cooper, RF (.281, 15 HR, 50 RBI, 0 SB in 381 AB)
Jorge Alfaro, C (.262, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 4 SB in 465 AB)
Isan Diaz, 2B (.173, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 0 SB in 179 AB)
Miguel Rojas, SS (.284, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 9 SB in 483 AB)

The Marlins added a lot of pieces, and this lineup should be more potent than it was last year. SB leader Jon Berti is expected to be a bench player this year. So are Lewis Brinson and Harold Ramirez, both of whom were solid last season.

The biggest addition, and biggest offensive fantasy asset, is likely Villar. He played every game with the Orioles last year, but his numbers are going to mean a lot less in the OF than at 2B. Villar still has 2B eligibility from last year, but he will likely be OF-only by Memorial Day in most leagues. Keep that in mind if you draft him to use as your every day 2B. You’ll need a replacement in about a month.

I do like the addition of Dickerson. He’s not likely to be the 25 homer guy that he was with the Rays at age 31, but he still adds power to a team that can use it. Aguilar does the same, but he will likely hurt your average in the process. Both of them are worth a late round pick, but I wouldn’t rely heavily on either one.

Alfaro provides power from a position that is largely lacking of it now. Only eight players hit more home runs at catcher than Alfaro’s 18. That places Alfaro firmly in the middle of the catcher rankings. As far as positional scarcity, Alfaro may be the best fantasy asset for the Marlins. Villar, Dickerson, and Aguilar are later round options too.

Matt Kemp has resurfaced in the Marlins organization. His struggles this spring make it unlikely that he will break camp with the rebuilding Marlins.

Prospects to watch:

Many of the Marlins’ top prospects are already in the majors, but there are a couple that could arrive this season depending on injuries and performances.

Jesus Sanchez flew through the high minors last year and will likely start the season at AAA. The additions of Dickerson and Villar have already displaced Harold Ramirez and Magnerius Sierra. Sanchez would really have to make some noise to get to Miami before September.

Lewin Diaz hit 27 homers at three levels of the minors last year. Aguilar is blocking him right now, but if Diaz hits well at AAA and Aguilar doesn’t find his stroke, there is a chance that Diaz could wind up in Miami by late summer. He will be an interesting stash in dynasty leagues.

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