By Kevin Gonzalez 
Let’s set the stage: the Marlins finished 62-100 in 2024. That’s right—one of the worst records in baseball. They were, for lack of a better word, bad. Not the fun kind of bad where you can say “Hey, at least they were exciting!” No, this was the kind of bad where you find yourself tuning out by mid-August and wondering if they’ll actually try to address their issues in the offseason. Spoiler alert: they didn’t.
Then, the offseason hits, and—nothing.
Zero signings. Zero trades. No spending. Absolutely nothing to show for a disastrous season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NL East is out here flexing their muscles: the Braves are solidifying their already ridiculous roster, the Phillies are gearing up for another postseason run, and the Mets—yes, the Mets—are throwing money around like they’re trying to turn the sport into a fantasy draft.
And the Marlins? Well, the Marlins are treating this offseason like it’s a 401k. They’ve spent zero dollars. That’s right. The team’s total offseason spending? Let me check… oh, wait, it’s still zero. It’s like they’re so afraid to spend money, they think the IRS is going to come knocking any minute. While everyone else is out here signing big-name free agents or making splashy trades, Miami is sitting back like they just don’t want to be a part of the conversation. They traded away Jesús Luzardo. And Luis Arraez? He’s gone too. The guy who hit .400 like it was no big deal is now someone else’s headache.
It’s almost impressive how little they’ve done. This offseason could’ve been a chance to take a step forward. Arraez was a key piece. Trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. might’ve been a necessary move, but even that felt like selling low on the one guy who could’ve actually sold some jerseys. And yet, here we are, with zero new additions.
It’s not that the Marlins are hopeless. They still have some bright spots. Eury Pérez looks like he could be a future ace. Alcántara is still one of the best in the game. But it’s just not enough. The core is solid, but it’s incomplete. Without reinforcements, Miami’s lineup and rotation feel like a decent puzzle, but one piece is always missing.
And this offseason? It feels like the front office has just decided to stand still. Other teams are out here fortifying their rosters—spending money, taking risks, going all in. And Miami? They’re watching. This is a team that needs help, yet they’re acting like they’re playing for a rebuild three years down the road.
It’s frustrating, especially when you look at how the Mets and Rangers have been spending freely, making big moves and taking chances. Meanwhile, Marlins fans are stuck with a team that looks exactly the same as last year’s, but somehow a little less exciting. They’re not even pretending to make a move that signals they’re serious about winning now.
Sure, they’ll tell you they’re waiting for the right opportunity or building for the future. But you know what? Every other team is doing the same thing—and those teams are still spending money and making deals. Miami can’t just sit back and let the rest of the league pass them by. They have to take a swing—whether it’s trading for an impact bat or signing a pitcher who can provide depth in the rotation.
But so far, there’s been nothing. No bold moves, no trade rumors that get us excited. Just more of the same: a team with potential but no real direction.
At some point, you have to wonder—does the front office even care about winning now, or is it just more comfortable maintaining a low-budget team and crossing their fingers that everything falls into place? The reality is that without a major move, this team won’t be able to keep up in a division that’s already too far ahead.
So, what’s next? Probably more waiting. More hoping. More questioning why we’re here, yet again, with a team that seems content to be average. The Braves and Phillies will keep getting better, the Mets will keep spending, and we’ll keep wondering when, if ever, the Marlins are going to make the move that finally pushes them over the top.
It’s not all bad. There’s talent on this team. But talent without action is just wasted potential. Until the Marlins take the next step, we’re all stuck here—waiting for that one move that never seems to come.
Angel Rivera 
Joel Perez