When people thought of the National League East coming into the 2023 season, many thought it would be a dog fight between the big-spending New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, along with the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
Nevertheless, it’s the upstart Miami Marlins who are outplaying their big spending rivals, sitting in second place in the division and holding onto a wild-card spot.
On the latest episode of “The Show” podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Marlins GM Kim Ng discusses the success they have found in 2023, whether they are for real, and if she’ll be a buyer at the upcoming MLB trade deadline.
‘The Show’ Podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman:
- STEVE COHEN SPEAKS: Joel Sherman talks about his interview with the Mets owner and whether he’s ready to make some changes following the clubs struggles.
- THE LOSS OF ALONSO: Where do the Mets go from here without Pete Alonso? Their offense continues to struggle and needs someone to step up.
- THE ANGELS ARE…GOOD: The team everyone is watching because of a possible Shohei Ohtani trade, will their recent good play take them out of being sellers?
Kim Ng Interview:
Marlins GM
- 2023 SUCCESS: Kim talks about not being sellers in the offseason, rather trading for impactful players and it has led to the teams success so far this year,
- SANDY’S STRUGGLES: The 2023 NL Cy Young winner, Sandy Alcántara, hasn’t had the same results as last season. Is there any concern for the Marlins ace?
- TRADE DEADLINE: Has the Marlins’ surprising start this season turned Kim into a possible buyer at the upcoming MLB trade deadline?
- A TRAILBLAZER: As the first-ever female general manager in professional sports, Kim talks about the advancement of women in front office positions and whether she ever had doubt she would finally get a chance at this role.