Pete Fairbanks, closing pitcher for the Miami Marlins, joins the show to discuss his decision to sign with the Marlins, highlighting his strong relationship with team president Peter Bendix. He talks about the pressure of being a closer, his excitement for Miami’s pitching staff, and lessons learned from his time with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he experienced success despite a smaller payroll. Fairbanks also shares insights on his authentic approach to postgame press conferences, returning from two Tommy John surgeries, and how he’s adapted his pitching mechanics. Finally, he explains how he plans to handle the new ABS system and approach challenging balls and strikes
