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Fisom a lost season and what he wants to show the world in Spring Training."WhiteFanposts Sections News & RumorsAnalysisPodcastsProspects & DraftGame CoverageFull ArchiveMasthead Social Marlins Players on TwitterFish Stripes on InstagramMarlins Media Members Fish Stripes Best of 2018 Marlins StoriesScheduleRosterStatsCommunity Guidelines StubHub 鉁旻ish Stripes Exclusives2019 Marlins Season PreviewGarrett Cooper “ready to help the team win anywhere I can”Fish Stripes interviewed Cooper about rebounding from a lost season and what he wants to show the world in Spring Training.ESTShareTweetShareShareGarrett Cooper “ready to help the team win anywhere I can”Miami MarlinsJUPITER http://www.diamondbacksfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-greinke-jersey , Fla.—It’s the middle of January and the back practice fields at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium are getting some early work. A special hitters camp is taking place, intended for young Marlins prospects...with a few exceptions.The combination of his age (28) and height (6-6) make Garrett Cooper impossible to miss. The Marlins acquired Cooper from the Yankees in November 2017 along with left-hander Caleb Smith in exchange for pitching prospect Michael King and international bonus pool money. He was handpicked by vice president of player development and scouting Gary Denbo, who had seen him up close the previous year when he was in the midst of his best pro season. Now with a rebuilding franchise, the late-bloomer was penciled in for a substantial major league role.He couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity. Cooper slashed .212/.316/.242 in 14 Marlins games (10 starts) during a forgettable campaign derailed by injuries. A Kyle Hendricks hit by pitch caught him awkwardly on the right wrist, ultimately requiring surgery to get him back to full strength for 2019.Here we are going into his second Spring Training with Miami and Cooper tells Fish Stripes that he is seeking redemption:That’s music to the ears of Marlins coaches and fans alike. His willingness to provide versatility is key considering the expected breakdown of 13 pitchers and only 12 position players on the active roster.The Auburn University alum says he is focused on securing an Opening Day spot again. Easier said than done. When Cooper was sidelined last September, Peter O’Brien emerged as a promising right-handed slugger. He posted a team-best .868 OPS while starting regularly at first base. The Marlins were not shy about putting the Hialeah native in the middle of their “Our Colores” rebranding campaign, further suggesting that they anticipate O’Brien being a key contributor to the 2019 team.There are also a couple new veterans in the clubhouse. Neil Walker and Curtis Granderson both agreed to one-year deals with the Marlins, expected to receive the majority of their playing time at first base and the corner outfield spots, respectively.Cooper has managed to keep a great outlook, confident that his abilities can earn him major league playing time regardless.Way below the radar at this time two years ago, Cooper’s monstrous production in 2017 at Triple-A Colorado Springs (Brewers affiliate) changed all that. He was a .366/.428/.652 hitter through 75 games with 17 home runs, shattering his previous career high of nine.“I found a swing that generated more gap-to-gap power potential,” Cooper says. “I started to incorporate more of a launch angle to really drive through the ball.”Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsHe was poised to bring that impact bat to his new surroundings. Cooper had a .821 OPS in 24 games last spring, including two homers during the final week of Grapefruit League. The main challenge going forward is recapturing the right timing at the plate against real pitching Andrew Chafin Jersey , he says.Due to his inactivity since then, the 28-year-old still clings to his prospect eligibility. While he wasn’t represented on the December edition of our Fish Stripes Top 25, national outlets FanGraphs and Prospects Live each ranked Cooper among the best talent in the Marlins organization. Evaluators believe in his plus-plus raw power with a quality hit tool...assuming that the injuries are fully behind him. Marlins full-squad workouts get underway on Monday, providing Cooper with a five-week window to demonstrate that he belongs at the highest level. With two minor league options remaining, there’s also the possibility that he goes down to Triple-A New Orleans initially, getting his reps in a low-stakes environment.CEO Derek Jeter and the rest of the Marlins front office continue to preach patience while admitting they’re anxious to see better results from a team that piled up 98 losses in 2018. Cooper could be part of the solution—their 3.66 runs per game average last season was third-worst in franchise history. However, the latest forecast from PECOTA only pegs them for a slight improvement (68-94, 3.80 R/G) on their way to another last-place finish.“All the scouts and writers believe they know what will happen,” Cooper says, “but all I’m saying is to give this team a chance and we will shock some people. It’s time for people to buy into Miami.”I wanna thank Garrett for taking the time to do this interview with me. Make sure you give him a follow on Twitter (@CoopaLoop1) and Instagram (@coopaloop28). Look for him in right field on Opening Day if all goes according to plan. Changeups, curves, and other bullets"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Chicago Cubs recapsChicago Cubs minor leaguesChicago Cubs essaysChicago Cubs game threadsWrigley Field renovationsFull archiveLibrary Bleed Cubbie Blue Community GuidelinesCurrent time in ChicagoBCB Specials & Site InfoWinter 2019 music threadsCubs StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Cubs newsYahoo Cubs team pageYahoo Cubs reportYahoo Cubs depth chartYahoo Cubs transactionsYahoo Cubs photosOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旵ub TracksCub Tracks and the Q ballNew,27commentsChangeups, curves Alex Avila Jersey , and other bulletsCSTShareTweetShareShareCub Tracks and the Q ballOn QJoe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsHere’s today’s Cubs News and Notes. As always * means autoplay on, or annoying ads, or both (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome).Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation): REPORT: MLB and Players may re-open the CBA *Before* it expires. “...in the history of the CBA (50 years), it has never happened.”Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Curveballs ‘point of emphasis’ for Kyle Hendricks. “Just being able to see it, see where I can use it in spots, working with more confidence,” Hendricks said. Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Focused on changeup, Jose Quintana strong in debut. “I’m happy when I see how I feel with that changeup in different situations,” Quintana said.Evan Altman (Cubs Insider): Dillon Maples already running before he walks. “...Maples’ early numbers are really encouraging.”Sahadev Sharma (The Athletic {$}): Willson Contreras might have already fixed his power and framing issues. “There’s a lot of people that doubt (me) because of last year,” Contreras said. “I’m gonna be quiet.” Jordan Bastian has more.Megan Mawicke (CBS Chicago*): Cubs’ Contreras will play with heavy heart thinking about his native Venezuela. “Contreras would like to bring back his Venezuelan flag arm sleeve for the season if baseball will allow him.”Bruce Miles (Daily Herald {$}): Wisdom, knowledge, perspective: What Anthony Rizzo has gained as he approaches 30. “I feel like every year I gain more wisdom and knowledge, “ he said.Gordon Wittenmyer (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Cubs’ Kris Bryant happy for pal Bryce Harper: ‘Now we’ll just have to beat him’. “I’m happy for Bryce. I would have loved to play with him. But it just didn’t work out, and now we’ll just have to beat him.” More on this subject by Wittenmyer. Mark Gonzales also has thoughts. Jordan Bastian adds on.Tony Andracki (NBC Sports Chicago*): If Harper got $330 million http://www.diamondbacksfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-greinke-jersey , what is Bryant’s value on the open market? “Ultimately, this is all just pure speculation and Bryant is still years away from free agency.”Evan Altman (Cubs Insider): Bryant’s (sort of) unchanged swing and how he almost became a pitcher. “...until he hit a growth spurt as a sophomore, Bryant was just a scrawny little guy.”Cubs birthdays:Charlie Bastian, William Fischer, Rip Wheeler, Rip Wheeler, Butch Weis, Woody English, Mort Cooper, Pete Broberg, Leo Gomez. Also notable: Mel Ott (HoF).Food for thought:Thanks for reading. #Cubsnews