Interview with the GM of the 2016 World Champion Marlins: FuturemarlinsGM

Question 1: Did you expect Hector Noesi to do as good as he did?

Answer 1: Hector Noesi had a career year in his first season with the Marlins, so I highly doubt he will repeat that performance, especially given his vitals dropping somewhat over the last couple months of the season, but I fully expect him to continue to be an effective starter for us in helping us eat innings and win games.

 Question 2: Do you think the only reason you made the playoffs is because you got Nick Barnese?

Answer 2: Sure acquiring Barnese provided a great boost to the rotation, but when you look at a team making the playoffs, you have to go down to the very basic concept of what defines a team.  It's all 25 guys on the roster coming together and performing and picking each other up when they may have off days.  Barnese was no doubt instrumental in that, but I believe it was our entire starting rotation performing very well as well as the call up of Cerero that got the Marlins into the playoffs this season.

 Question 3: Which Free Agent do you have the most interest in?

Answer 3: As you could tell with my bidding thus far, I have had my mind set on acquiring SP Tim Lincecum and SS Stephen Drew.  Lincecum is such a rare super talent that's once in a decade type free agent.  He can instantly propel a solid team into a true contender.  As for Drew, the Marlins have made it no secret that we want a true upgrade at the shortstop position and Drew represents the best fit from the available free agents out there.

Question 4: At the start of the year did you think that the Marlins would win the 2016 World Series?

Answer 4: Honestly never even thought winning the World Series was possible for this team that was still in the rebuilding process of moving aging and expensive talent out for younger good talent.  In fact, making the playoffs was even a question in my mind since I wasn't sure how the revamped lineup would mesh.

Question 5: Do you think the Marlins have a chance to make it to the playoffs in 2017?

Answer 5: The simple answer: yes.  We feel like we have a proven team now that can possibly defend our championship yet again.  With just a few more pieces added, this team will definitely be set to contend yet again in 2017.