The Marlins optioned eight players to the minor leagues and are reportedly seeking a trade partner for Gorkys Hernandez. Also, sign up to play fantasy baseball with your favorite Fish Stripes personalities.

The Miami Marlins move closer to an opening day roster as other teams like the Cardinals and Indians fill out their rotation. Also, Kyle Lohse signed with just five more days left until the start of the 2013 baseball season.

Nine days before the conclusion of spring training, the Miami Marlins signed infielder Wilson Valdez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The Marlins have yet to decide which veteran infielder will join the club.

Heading into the final week of spring training, the Miami Marlins still have several questions at different positions that are preventing them from finalizing the roster. Plus links on Mike Redmond, Wade LeBlanc, and Donovan Solano.

Miami Marlins injury updates, a contract dispute with season ticket holders, and the conclusion of the WBC. All on the latest Fish Bites

Fish Bites features an update on Rule-5 draftee Braulio Lara, a potential opening day lineup and center field discussions. All this on the day of the WBC final, which you should watch, for real.

Early on in spring training, injuries have given the Miami Marlins trouble. Joe Mahoney recently got hurt, and Greg Dobbs is hoping to bounce back from an early injury. Plus links on Chone Figgins, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jose Fernandez.

Jose Fernandez found himself reassigned to minor league camp, prospect guru John Sickels releases his top prospect list and Michael Jong breaks down Christian Yelich's 2013 outlook should he start in the majors in this prospect-centric Fish Bites.

The Miami Marlins' roster is taking shape after a second round of cuts, with only a few competitions left for certain positions. Fish Bites has links on Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kevin Slowey, and prospect Jake Marisnick.

Second baseman Donovan Solano is among the several Marlins in spring training taking advantage of the fact that there are several roster spots still open. Plus links on Jeffrey Loria, Jacob Turner, and Alex Sanabia.