Miami Marlins: Reasons for Optimism in 2016

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Oct 1, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

There has relatively little to be positive about for the Marlins and Marlins fans.  A team that only won 71 games last year hasn’t added a single significant piece and got rid of a majorly important one by non-tendering Henderson Alvarez but in the spirit of the season and of optimism for a new year there are some things that the Marlins and their fans can actually be optimistic about.

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