Mike Redmond

The Miami Marlins consistently struggled with runners in scoring position throughout April. Miami is still having trouble scoring runs, but now the starters are not performing well.

Heading into Sunday's start, starter Kevin Slowey was still looking for his first win. Slowey has pitched well enough in several contests to win, but Miami's offense has struggled when he is on the mound.

The Marlins expected Giancarlo Stanton to return for tonight's game against the Reds.

The Miami Marlins seem high on shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, but the skill set thus far does not match their expectations of him in the future.

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Christian Yelich has had a very impressive spring, but isn't likely to join the team in Washington on April 1 because of the status of his contract. Yelich is expected to begin the season Double-A Jacksonville.

Come chat about Vance Worley, Jim Thome, and the rest of the Twins as they take on Mike Redmond's "revamped" Marlins.

Bud Selig and Major League Baseball made it clear that they weren't satisfied with the Marlins' blockbuster, salary dump trade with Toronto. Several months later, Selig has found a way to punish Jeffery Loria and Marlins Park.

The Miami Marlins have begun the phase of rebuilding after a disastrous 2012 season. But much like the political process, we won't know whether these moves are for naught until the results are in.

Now that the Miami Marlins have finally made their managerial hiring, the team can begin its plan for the offseason. With the Marlins cutting payroll this year, their forays into the free agent market should be lighter this year than in 2012.

The new manager for the Miami Marlins is former catcher Mike Redmond. Is this a wise hire by Larry Beinfest and the Marlins' front office?