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Matt Melton

Joined: Feb 3, 2021

A graduate from The University of Alabama, Matt has been contributing here at FanSided since February of 2021. Matt is the site expert for Southbound & Down, as well as a contributor to Busting Brackets, Tomahawk Take, Marlin Maniac, and Bama Hammer.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Brandon Drury #17 of the San Diego Padres at bat against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Who are some of the top free agents still available?

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 6-5. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Way-too-early 2023 Opening Day roster prediction

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 13: Prospect Jose Salas of the Miami Marlins takes batting practice prior to the game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on July 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Checking in on prospects from the 2022 Arizona Fall League

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Jacob Miller poses with Chris Coghlan after getting 46th by the Miami Marlins during the second round at the 2022 MLB Draft at XBOX Plaza on July 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: How top 2022 MLB Draft picks performed this season

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 06: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs reacts on first base after his RBI single in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on August 06, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: 5 way-too-early free agent targets for the 2022-23 offseason

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DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Jordan Groshans #76 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during Photo Day at TD Ballpark on March 19, 2022 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: What are the Fish getting in prospect Jordan Groshans?

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Avisail Garcia #24 of the Miami Marlins reacts to a strikeout against the Seattle Mariners at loanDepot park on April 30, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: 5 players who are key to success during 2022 second half

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 14: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins reacts after retiring the side during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot park on April 14, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: 3 players who should make the 2022 All-Star Game

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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 27: A general view of the new Marlins logo in the outfield during 2019 Workout Day at Marlins Park on March 27, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Could Bryan Hoeing make his MLB debut in 2022?

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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Max Meyer #63 of the Miami Marlins heads to the dugout after pitching in the third inning against the New York Mets in the Spring Training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 21, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Should the Miami Marlins consider calling up No. 3 prospect Max Meyer?

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins sign 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Houston Astros in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

5 free agents the Miami Marlins should consider signing

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins walks off the field in the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 22, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins 2022 Season Preview: RHP Sandy Alcantara

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DENVER, CO - JULY 11: Max Meyer #12 of National League Futures Team pitches against the National League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Which prospects should be untouchable in trade talks?

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 17: JJ Bleday #67 of the Miami Marlins in action during an intrasquad game at Marlins Park at Marlins Park on July 17, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: 5 prospects that could make their MLB debut in 2022

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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 5: Josh Johnson #55 of the Florida Marlins pitches during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on September 5, 2009 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Looking back at the 2009 Florida Marlins

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