Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs: Three stories to watch

Who Wins The Second Round Of Who’s The Best First Baseman?

Miami Marlins fans were treated to a pretty impressive show at the first base position this past weekend, as Justin Bour and Paul Goldschmidt went head to head for four games at Marlins Park. One of them was the best first baseman in baseball in May, and the other is widely regarded as one of the top players in the game.

Both picked up five hits in the series, along with one HR. Goldschmidt did come out on top in RBIs 6-4, though Bour actually outperformed the fantasy stud 1-0 in the stolen base department.

However, neither one is anywhere near as likely to start at first base in the All-Star Game than Anthony Rizzo.

On the most recent ballot, Rizzo narrowly trails the resurgent Ryan Zimmerman for the honor despite batting just .236 on the season. Bour has been substantially better, and is in serious danger of actually becoming a .300 hitter.

How the rising Marlins star acquits himself against the established face of the Cubs franchise should make for some highlights, especially with the short fences of Wrigley being all that stands between them and Waveland Avenue.

Seeing Bour outproduce Rizzo would not only likely mean the Marlins had held their own in the series, but also serve as further evidence that Bour is deserving of serious consideration for a bench spot in the midsummer classic.

After all, his prospective manager would have a great view from the opposite dugout.