What a Relief: Why Barnes Loves Pitching in Miami 🥰

What a Relief is back for a second season! Noah Berger kicks it off by speaking to new Miami Marlins right-hander Matt Barnes. Here’s what to expect from this interview with the former All-Star and World Series champion:

• The process of getting DFA’d and traded to Miami
• Transition to a new team, city and ballpark
• The misconception about Fenway Park
• MLB stadiums that he hasn’t pitched in yet
• Dealing with different mound conditions and bullpen setups
• Why he’s throwing a splitter this season
• Mastering the knuckle curve with help from Craig Kimbrel
• Rapid fire questions

Follow Matt (@mattbarnesRHP), Noah (@Trainboy100) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Full Miami Marlins coverage here at FishStripes.com.

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