Major League Baseball is trying its best to dominate the headlines to finish out July. Next week, the All-Star Game will feature six MLBbros (Mookie Betts is out with an injury), showcasing to the World the special additive of athleticism, speed and power these players have worked so hard to expose to baseball fans over the past few seasons.
But after the midsummer festivities, the front offices will be back to work full bore as the trade deadline takes over all media coverage on July 30th. One Bro that will be at the top of teams’ wishlist at the end of the month is Jazz Chisholm Jr. According to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, the Marlins are believed by many to be looking for trade options for Jazz.
“Chisholm has put together his healthiest season to date, producing at the top of the lineup, and teams are taking notice,” Mish wrote. “Believe it or not, this is the first time there has been genuine interest in Chisholm as injuries and his personality have kept other clubs wondering what they would get in return.”
One of those teams near the top of the list is the New York Yankees who reportedly are discussing bringing in this Bro who can play multiple positions — particularly the infield where the Yanks struggle.
But there’s more to Chisholm’s bounceback season without the injuries that have stunted his progress since his All-Star season in 2022…
Chisholm through July 8th has produced a career high on base percentage of .326 and his 10.9 percent of barreled batted balls places him in the 77th percentile of MLB hitters.
He also has the unique combination of raw athleticism and power.
However, the advanced stats are intriguing as his metrics in hard-hit rate, chase rate, strikeout rate and average exit velocity are below average.
But Chisholm’s ability to stay on the field (he suited up for 87 of the first 90 games this season) after coming back from a stress fracture in his back, shoulder, toe, oblique and knee injuries in 2023 is why he is coveted.
Now that Miami is going through yet another change of direction with a fire sale coming, which would include another Bro, Josh Bell, Jazz is their top asset to move.
Now, About This Personality Thing…
As stated by Craig Mish earlier, Jazz Chisholm’s personality is considered by some to be a concern. He’s not the only one to report this. MLB Network discussed it as well…
Many fans of the Marlins push back hard here.
There was a time when Chisholm’s play was celebrated. Not only was he playing well before the injuries, but social media and the gaming world was following him. No one offers chip and dip commercials to players with no talent. I’m just sayin’…
The only thing the Yankees have to consider is that Jazz Chisholm has been in the outfield since 2022. If they use him in the infield, he needs reps ASAP. Other than that, his personality, play and attention-grabbing energy could help save the Yankees from imploding altogether this season.
A story like this puts former MLBbro Monte Harrison in mind of the “A Dream Deferred” poem written by the legendary poet Langston Hughes…
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? — Langston Hughes
Hopefully for Monte Harrison, he gets the same satisfaction of chasing his dreams like Langston Hughes is believed to portray in his poem. Our MLBbro is going back to school to get an education and hopefully play some football as a curricular activity.
After leaving baseball close to two years ago from the Los Angeles Angels, Harrison is gearing up to make the Arkansas Razorbacks football team as a walk-on receiver. It has been ten years since our MLBbro athlete committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers as a four star recruit.
But our MLBbro decided to sign a rookie deal that included a $1.8 million with the Milwaukee Brewers after being drafted in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
Monte Harrison finally was called to “The Show” in 2020 debuting with the Miami Marlins. He hit .170 with one homer and six stolen bases in 32 games. After playing nine games with the Marlins in 2021 and nine more with the Angels in 2022, Harrison finished his career with the organization he started with the Brewers Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds.
Career stats:
● In 57 MLB at bats, Harrison had a batting average of .176 (12-68) with two home runs and six RBI.
● In 10 years (adding the minors), Harrison hit .242 while collecting 97 homers and 230 stolen bases.
Monte’s reputation in the minors was centered around his speed and ability to make amazing catches using his range.
Monte Harrison has some strong athletic bloodlines as well. His brother Shaquille spent some time in the NBA. When our MLBbro suited up in 2020, he and Shaquille became only the sixth pair of brothers to play in the two sports leagues at the same time. Another notable brother tandem is MLBbro Trayce Thompson and Klay Thompson.
MLBbro.com congratulates Monte Harrison on his baseball journey and wishes him luck on the gridiron.
For years the Miami Marlins have struggled to keep a consistent roster together. With a poor record (10-29) to start the season, a playoff run looks highly unlikely this season.
Also, in traditional Marlins’ fashion, the team has already begun to sell off big name players as last week they traded Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. The fire sale mode of the team could mean that multiple MLBbros could be on the move.
These MLBbros could benefit from a change of scenery and this unstable losing environment.
This MLBbro has spent his entire five-year career with the Marlins, and he has electrified their fans with his flashy style and innovative style.
While ideally Chisholm would be a cornerstone piece for the future of the team, there is no certainty of this. Currently the MLBbro center fielder is batting .236 with five home runs and 20 RBI.
Jazz was an All-Star as recently as 2022 and still provides great speed and versatility, being able to play second base, shortstop, and center field. He is under team control for the next two seasons, so his availability is something to monitor around the league.
When the Miami Marlins acquired Josh Bell last year, he showed surges of power and was supposed to provide the team with a run-producer in the middle of the lineup.
He was much more impressive with them than he was with his previous team the Cleveland Guardians, hitting the same number of homers in 53 games with Miami (11) as he hit in 97 games with the Guardians.
This year has been bad to say the least. He is on pace for the worst statistical season of his career. There are numerous teams who are always willing to take a chance at switch-hitting power. What Bell lacks defensively, he makes up for with his effectiveness as a DH. He can also fill in as a below average first baseman defensively. When he’s rolling he’s a force.
Tim Anderson
Our last MLBbro in this entry has been on the decline for some time.
Signing Tim Anderson made a lot of sense at the time, adding a veteran to a younger team should have yielded dividends. However, Anderson has struggled to hit for power (zero home runs) and average (.203). With him still providing solid defense at shortstop he could possibly end up on a team willing to take a chance on him, especially due to his manageable contract status (one-year $5 million). But this experiment has simply not worked for the Marlins and if given a decent offer for the MLBbro they should readily accept.
Tim Anderson is showing his resilience and determination by recovering from a difficult 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox.
Since signing a one-year/$5M show me deal, Anderson is getting his mojo back with the Miami Marlins.
The former two-time all-star has endured hardships and disappointments, but his unwavering dedication to excellence has allowed him to rise above and become a top athlete once more.
In 2023, Anderson had a season he wants to forgetbatting (.245). That is not the standard for the former Silver Slugger. Anderson suffered an MCLsprain during a defensive rundown on April 10th.
“My front leg, so that kind of messed with me hitting.I kind of wasn’t really hitting up against anything on the front side.I’m really not trying to make that excuse,” said Anderson.
Nor did Anderson continue to fight throughout the 2023 season.TheWhite Sox finished the season with a record of61 wins and 101 losses. That was the second worst record in the American League Central behind the Kansas City Royals.
With an overall year full of disappointment on November 4, 2023, the White Sox declined their option on Anderson, making him a free agent.
Anderson’s lack of interest in free agency was due to injury and a poor season. Despite his proven track record of success on the field, teams were hesitant to pursue him due to concerns about his health and ability to return to form after injury.
For Anderson, the move represented a fresh start and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a new team. Joining the Marlins provided him with the chance to showcase his talents in a new environment and contribute to a rising young team.
For the Marlins’ signing Anderson was a statement of intent, signaling their commitment to fielding a competitive team and investing in a top-tier talent. His arrival added depth and firepower to the Marlins’ lineup.
A line up that has fellow MLBbros Jazz Chisholm, Nick Gordon, and Josh Bell.
In the 2024 season Anderson currently has a stat line of 4 RBI and a batting average of .230 for the Marlins.
Anderson’s rebound from a challenging season with the White Sox to a decent season with the Marlins is a testament to his resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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