Now that the first major update has been released, I've decided to start my first real dynasty with a team. I've played around with some of the teams, just quick-simming entire seasons, but this time it's for real. For my first dynasty, I will be using the Miami Marlins, an up-and-coming team that has two of the best players on both ends of the game, Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Fernandez, and a very well-balance team overall. Let's have a closer look at my dynasty and the Marlins.
The Marlins have a number of young and talented players that are closing in on their prime. Aside from Stanton and Fernandez, they have young players such as Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, Adeiny Hechavarria, J.T. Realmuto, and Jarred Cosart that are all major-league ready with All-Star potential. They also have a number of great key supporting players such as Dee Gordon, Mike Morse, and Mat Latos that make them look like contenders from the very start. Finally, they also have a deep youth system that will produce a number of great players, especially pitchers and middle infielders.
Here's my Opening Day Roster/Depth Charts, as well as key players that either just missed the cut or are on the verge of getting called up from the minors.
NOTE: This report is a work in progress!
| Depth Chart |
|---|
| Position | Starter | Utility |
| C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Mike Morse | Jeff Baker |
| 2B | Dee Gordon | Jeff Baker |
| 3B | Martin Prado | Donovan Solano |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria | Donovan Solano |
| LF | Christian Yelich | Ichiro Suzuki |
| CF | Marcell Ozuna | Tyler Colvin |
| RF | Giancarlo Stanton | Tyler Colvin |
| Rotation/Bullpen |
|---|
| SP1 | R Mat Latos |
| SP2 | R Dan Haren |
| SP3 | R Henderson Alvarez |
| SP4 | R Jarred Cosart |
| SP5 | R Tom Koehler |
| MR1 | R Bryan Morris |
| MR2 | R Sam Dyson |
| MR3 | R Matt Ramsey |
| MR4 | L Grant Dayton |
| SU1 | R A.J. Ramos |
| SU2 | L Mike Dunn |
| CL | R Steve Cishek |
| Top 10 Minor Leaguers (By Overall) |
|---|
| 1. | 2B Derek Dietrich |
| 2. | 1B Justin Bour |
| 3. | C Jeff Mathis |
| 4. | 2B Jordany Valdespin ^ |
| 5. | MR David Phelps ^* |
| 6. | MR Brad Hand ^* |
| 7. | MR Carter Capps * |
| 8. | LF Brent Keys |
| 9. | 2B Avery Romero |
| 10. | SS Miguel Rojas |
^ Means that player has arrow indicating that he's Major League ready.
* Means that player was on original roster but was cut.