from www.gsohoppers.com: MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today named third baseman James Nelson and right-handed starter Trevor Richards as the organization’s Player and Pitcher of the Year for 2017. The announcement was made by Marlins’ President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill. Nelson spent the season with Single-A Greensboro, appearing in 102 games. He finished second in the South Atlantic League with a .309 (122×395) batting average, earning Midseason and Postseason All-Star honors. His batting average led all Marlins’ minor leaguers, and his 59 RBI ranked fifth. From April 28 to June 9 he posted the longest on-base streak in the…