Miami Marlins: Late deadline moves bring back solid return

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Jun 18, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (36) in the dugout during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees won 9-4. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

It’s over. The 2015 MLB non-waiver trade deadline has passed. And the Marlins made an array of moves, beginning with the departure of Steve Cishek and finishing with the dealing of Sam Dyson.

In a deadline period filled with controversy, the Marlins fell near the center of it. From players criticizing team moves to management leaving traded pieces in the game, there remained no shortage of excitement or drama on Miami’s behalf.

But today surfaced a change for the Marlins, who acquired valuable prospects in exchange for two easily dispensable pitchers. Both Dan Haren and Sam Dyson were signed just through 2015, a year in which Miami hasn’t been able to compete.

So what exactly did they get in return?

Next: The Haren Trade

Jul 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) reacts after giving up a solo home run to San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Trade: Dan Haren to the Chicago Cubs for Elliot Soto and Ivan Pineyro

Dan Haren held no future role for the Marlins following the 2015 campaign, so Miami traded him to the Cubs. They received pitching and shortstop prospects in return.

Elliot Soto is a fielding-based middle infielder who has improved his plate discipline incredibly. Soto batted .275 in Double-A in 2015 with no homers and 18 RBI. However, his 55 walks in 88 games mark as a career high for Soto, who boasts a .388 OBP and .702 SLG%.

Ivan Pineyro, Soto’s teammate, has performed well in 2015, pitching to a 7-5 record with a 3.69 ERA. While Pineyro doesn’t strike out many batters, he has shown consistent improvement in the Cubs’ farm system.

Next: The Dyson Deal

Jun 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Miami Marlins pitcher Sam Dyson (36) in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. The Jays won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Trade: Sam Dyson to the Texas Rangers in return for Tomas Telis and Cody Ege

Albeit small-scale, this may be the best trade we’ve seen the Marlins make in the past year. Miami dealt Sam Dyson, whose contract expires after this season, for two successful minor leaguers.

Catcher Tomas Telis was the first piece in this trade. Telis batted .291 with five home runs and 25 RBI in Triple-A before being called up to the Rangers, where he struggled. Telis stands at 5’8, 215 lbs, and posted a .250 AVG in 18 games with the Rangers in 2014.

Cody Ege, a 24-year-old left reliever, owns a 6-2 record with a 1.00 ERA in 35 appearances between A and AA this year.

While Miami’s farm system still ranks among the worst in baseball, these acquisitions help improve the organizational depth within the minors.

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