The Miami Marlins' current method of operating has drawn the ire of several rival front-office executives.

Despite playing in the league's newest stadium and having signed Giancarlo Stanton to the richest contract in history, the Marlins receive the most money from revenue sharing, as a result of generating the smallest revenue.

"They're a joke," one anonymous executive told Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.

One source says the Marlins receive a annual revenue-sharing check in the range of $50 million, but Heyman also reports that owner Jeffrey Loria has been writing checks out of his own pocket to cover losses.

The Marlins are in the midst of six consecutive losing seasons, but it isn't for a lack of trying. Miami boasted its largest payroll in franchise history in 2012, but failure to convert high salary into wins led to a quick teardown.

The team boasted a modest $69-million payroll in 2015, which is expected to rise this season with the potential of locking up some more key pieces. Though there have been some cost-cutting measures, the Marlins have gone through eight managers since 2010. They'll also be forced to pay out $5.6 million over the next three years to former general manager and manager Dan Jennings after the two sides parted ways in October.

Continued losing seasons have also reduced potential earnings through ticket sales. Marlins Park opened in 2012, and the Marlins have averaged crowds of 22,500 since - one of the lowest attendance marks in the league.