Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays: Three Stories To Watch

As Miami Marlins fans well know, it was for earth-shaking matchups such as these that Interleague Play was designed for.

Welcome to another Citrus Series between the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays.

Alright, maybe it’s not quite Mets-Yankees. But there is substance here. The Rays get to have winning seasons, while the Marlins get to win World Championships.

The Rays used to exist to many fans just so a former Yankee could reach 3000 hits, whereas the Marlins currently serve that purpose. Then, of course, the biggest debate of them all:

Which city, Miami or Tampa, is right about the Cuban Sandwich?

Kidding aside though, the Marlins could really use 2017 bragging rights in this one, especially heading into a weekend series against the Mets.

Considering the schedule will be following what has become the traditional Citrus Series template of just spending four days going up and down Alligator Alley, we’ll go with one Series Preview for the “four” game, home and home set.

Without further ado, your three stories to watch. Let’s dive in.