David Fernandez

Joined: Nov 22, 2019

I'm a passionate sports fan and writer who loves the Marlins and all things Miami sports. I'm a high school English and Journalism teacher with more than 15 years experience. I've been a freelance sports journalist and writer for more than 10 years, and I hold a Master's Degree in English and Creative Writing.

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 11: A general view of Miami Marlins Stadium during a Pool C game of the 2017 World Baseball Classic between the United States and the Dominican Republic on March 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Marlins Park to Host the 2021 World Baseball Classic

JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Elieser Hernandez #57 of the Miami Marlins warms up before the spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 23, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Revamped Bullpen Key to a Successful Season

JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Francisco Cervelli #29 and Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Miami Marlins take the field during team workouts at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Alfaro and Cervelli could be Marlins’ Best Catching Combo in Years

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Jonathan Villar #2 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 20, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Marlins’ Jonathan Villar Among MLB’s Most Underrated Players

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 13: Jordan Yamamoto #50 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Marlins Park on August 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Spring Training Battles 2020: Rotation Back Half

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 14: A Miami Marlins fans captures the game on her cell phone in the seventh inning during the game between the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Marlins Park on August 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Marlins FanFest Sparks Hope, Anticipation for 2020 Season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Lewis Brinson #9, Harold Ramirez #47 and Jon Berti #55 of the Miami Marlins celebrate after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Spring Training Battles 2020: Center Field

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 28: Fans enter the ballpark before the game between the Miami Marlins and the Colorado Rockies during Opening Day at Marlins Park on March 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

What To Expect From Marlins FanFest 2020: A Primer

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 12: Jesus Aguilar #21 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 12, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Spring Training Battles 2020: First Base

MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: Henderson Alvarez #37 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the third inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Marlins Park on May 22, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Marlins Should Consider Signing Henderson Alvarez

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 07: Alec Bohm #23 celebrates with pitcher Sixto Sanchez #45 as Sanchez leaves the game during the fifth inning against the American League during the All-Stars Futures Game at Progressive Field on July 07, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The American and National League teams tied 2-2. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

What Marlins Prospect Might be NL Rookie of the Year in 2020?

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 09: Austin Dean #44 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on June 9, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins trade OF Austin Dean to St Louis Cardinals

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Jarlin Garcia #66 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 18, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins 2020: Could Jarlin Garcia be the Closer?

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 8: Pat Venditte #43 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch right handed against the Colorado Rockies in an inning where he would retire two batters from the left side and one right handed for a perfect inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 8, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Report: Marlins sign “Switch” Pitcher Pat Venditte

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Miami Marlins celebrates with teammate Justin Bour #41 after the Marlins defeated the New York Mets 9-2 at Marlins Park on September 20, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Stanton hit his 56th home run of the season in the game. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins All-Decade Team: 2010-2019

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 24: Francisco Cervelli #45 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his home run with teammates in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Report: Marlins sign Francisco Cervelli to one-year deal