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NEW: Agustín Ramírez Opens Up on Demotion, 1B Work & Marlins Future I caught up with Miami Marlins’ Agustín Ramírez at loanDepot park. We covered: •How he feels at the plate right now and the confidence he has carried since returning from Triple-A. •What went through his mind after being optioned in early May - and how he processed a three-month stint in the minors. •The work he put in offensively and defensively at Triple-A, even if the numbers on paper didn’t fully reflect it. •What the Liam Hicks trade and the Marlins’ renewed opportunity mean for his confidence. •How he felt when the Marlins approached him about working at 1B and the biggest areas of focus as he continues developing there. •Whether playing the field helps him feel more productive offensively, despite his numbers being stronger when he is strictly a DH. •How much the rest of this season could shape his long-term future in Miami. •What the best version of Agustín Ramírez looks like.

NEW: Liam Hicks Gets Honest About The Trade Deadline Noise With Monday's trade deadline looming - and several teams seeking catching help - I caught up with Marlins C/1B Liam Hicks. We discussed: •Life in the middle of trade deadline talks, as the rumors swirl around him. •Whether the front office has said anything to him directly. •The deadline conversations happening between him and his fiancée. •What the Marlins organization means to him as a former Rule 5 pick. •His ideal role going forward - full-time behind the plate, or the C/1B/DH mix