Part 6/7:
The Choice Ahead
As uncertainty looms over Sandy Alcantara’s future with the Miami Marlins, the organization stands at a precipice, tasked with determining whether it is better to hold on to the risk of his performance rebounding or to sever ties and look for a return while his trade value, albeit diminished, still holds some weight.
In the end, the decision will not solely rest on statistics—the human element will play a significant role. The interaction between ownership, the general manager, and the baseball operations staff will ultimately dictate the direction the Marlins take with Sandy Alcantara. It’s a complex situation that embodies the intricate dance of business, performance, and future planning in Major League Baseball, where the lines between hope and reality blur.