Miami Marlins Make ESPN: Three Keys To Watch For

When will the Marlins rest an outfielder or a Realmuto? Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
When will the Marlins rest an outfielder or a Realmuto? Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
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How much will tonight’s coverage be about the Marlins departed ace? Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
How much will tonight’s coverage be about the Marlins departed ace? Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Storyline Two: Balance Between Memoriam And Celebration? 

While I did poke some fun at the years of jaded Marlins coverage in the introduction, it does have to be acknowledged that the everyone remotely connected to baseball has been nothing but compassionate and generous when it comes to their treatment of Jose Fernandez.

So one thing I’m looking to see, in this first nationally covered game since his passing, is how much of the Marlins half of the coverage is dedicated to the former superstar.

Will it be balanced and measured, completely sidestepped, or overdone to the point Fish fans will find themselves grumbling that there are other players on the team? All strike me as equally possible.

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