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Marlins News
Miami didn't make any notable deals during the meetings, but their search for starting pitching has been narrowed down after multiple targets, like Wade Miley and John Lackey, were taken off the market by other teams.
Don Mattingly has expressed his excitement to start work with the Marlins. He will inherit a squad that finished 2015 strongly and is looking contend.
With the Diamondbacks obtaining Shelby Miller, it appeared yesterday that the Dodgers were one of the few teams with remaining interest in Jose Fernandez, and the farm system to strike a deal.
However, it was later reported that talks had fizzled out and Fernandez would remain the ace of the Marlins' rotation.
The Marlins want another power bat at first base to complement Justin Bour, and there is a free agent who hit 37 home runs just a few seasons ago. His name: Chris Carter.
Around the League
The Astros have apparently strengthened their bullpen by acquiring the stand-in closer for the Phillies this season after, Jonathan Papelbon was traded, Ken Giles.
The Mets have struck a deal with the Pirates which sends second baseman Neil Walker to the Big Apple and Jon Niese to Pittsburgh.
The Orioles have offered MLB home run leader Chris Davis a 7-year, $150 million dollar contract to try and avoid losing him to free agency.
According to many analysts, the Braves just got away with highway robbery in the Shelby Miller trade. They say the D-Backs gave up way too much talent, but Arizona wants to win now.
At Fish Stripes
2016 Miami Marlins Offseason Plan: The free agent starter gamble - Fish Stripes
The Fish need arms to fill rotation spots, and they might need to take a risk or two to do so.
Miami Marlins trade rumors: Fernandez was drawing interest from Diamondbacks - Fish Stripes
A similar deal to the D-Backs-Braves trade could have ocurred between Miami and Arizona.
Miami Marlins trade rumors: Jose Fernandez, Marcell Ozuna drawing interest - Fish Stripes
Ultimately, neither were moved during the Winter Meetings.
Jose Fernandez trade rumors: The Marlins' pro-trade argument - Fish Stripes
Trading the young ace could seriously replenish the farm system.