The Miami Marlins are indeed listening to offers for Giancarlo Stanton, but assistant general manager Dan Jennings cites that as a team policy. Still, the most likely scenario is that Stanton will be moved in a few years, but not this season.
According to assistant general manager Dan Jennings, the Miami Marlins are not shopping star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, but they are listening to any offers by teams.
The Miami Marlins and Major League Baseball are debuting new batting practice caps, and according to the early reviews, the designs are trending up compared to the previous look. The Marlins' caps, however, have an early mixed response.
The Los Angeles Angels traded Kendry Morales and cleared a spot in their team's crowded outfield and DH positions. This leaves them content with their outfield crew and the Miami Marlins out another potential trade target.
The Miami Marlins have some journeyman free agent options whom they are considering for the third base position in 2013. Among the mediocre names involved are Miguel Tejada, Brandon Inge, and Placido Polanco.
The Miami Marlins could find a trade partner in the Los Angeles Angels for the services of outfielder Peter Bourjos. But it seems the Marlins are "not real interested" in Bourjos, instead aiming for a better-hitting outfielder.
The signing of Josh Hamilton by the Los Angeles Angels once again filled up their outfield, and once again Peter Bourjos is available in a trade. Is he still a good idea for the Miami Marlins?
MLB.com's Joe Frisaro asked whether the signing of Josh Hamilton could sway the Miami Marlins to trade Giancarlo Stanton if the Texas Rangers offer a large part of their farm system in return. Is that a feasible move for both teams?
The Miami Marlins made a couple of Rule 5 draft selections in former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alfredo Silverio and former Tampa Bay Rays lefty pitcher Braulio Lara.
With the Miami Marlins trading Yunel Escobar to the Tampa Bay Rays, their focus now shifts to trying to fill the third base position vacated by the move. The team is interested in players like Mark Reynolds, Ian Stewart, and Juan Francisco.
