Who Will Bendix Trade?

Who is Peter Bendix most likely to trade before the trading deadline this year? What do I mean by a 2-3 year rebuild? And finally what outcome would indicate some level of success or failure?  I’ll tackle each of these three angles below.

First, the players most likely to be dealt, based on whom is most likely to get a quality return, and I’m okay with all of these:

Anthony Bender

Ronny Henriquez

Jesus Sanchez

Edward Cabrera

Dane Myers

Liam Hicks

I am not opposed to listening on ANYONE, though as many have said: the untouchables would have to be Agustin Ramirez and Eury Perez.  The key for me is to avoid a perpetual rebuild of a rebuild, the kind of churn where you fail to see much progress in wins and losses over the next two or three years. Even Bendix and Sherman made it clear, by their own admission, that another 100 loss season even this year would be disappointing—that was at this year’s fanfest, and was said outright by the owner and Bendix to kick things off.

If there is too much churn beyond the players I’m listing here, then the team is spinning its wheels. This list will already ensure another 100 loss season and that is okay as long as the return both deepens the depth in the farm system, adds a player or two that could be a star, and provides a mix of highly ranked lower level minor leaguers with major league ready pieces that complement what the Marlins have.

My definition of a short rebuild of 2 to 3 years is improvement in record and an identifiable core that we can envision as ready to be playoff competitive. I’m not being rigid or unrealistic here, just suggesting that in 2-3 years, let’s get past losing 100 games every season, or even 90-100 games.

And finally the owner needs to start spending more money in 2026. That means elevating payroll closer to what the Athletics did this year by bringing in free agents that were pricey but filled key needs. The Fish will have to do that for the starting rotation and will need to add a quality bat or two to make 2026 more interesting and productive for the club and the fan base.