Miami Marlins morning news: Dee Gordon extension will be discussed at Winter Meetings

Marlins News

Miami has expressed interest in extending Dee Gordon and talks to do so might progress at this week's Winter Meetings, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.

Marlins people will sit down with dee Gordons agent rick thurman in nashville about long deal. They've had prelim talks.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 6, 2015

The Marlins are hoping to add a front of the rotation arm and will consider all available options before doing so.

Barry Bonds was recently named the Marlins' hitting coach and Tim Wallach has been named the club's bench coach.

The Winter Meetings should give the Marlins an opportunity to add a starter to their rotation.

Contrary to other reports, the Marlins are not shopping Fernandez or Marcell Ozuna.

Henderson Alvarez was non-tendered by the Marlins and is now a free agent.

As the Marlins are exploring starting pitching options, cost will likely be a key factor.

Wade Miley and Ian Kennedy could emerge as targets for the Marlins.

Around the League

Los Angeles signed Hisashi Iwakuma on Sunday night.

The Tigers signed Jarrod Saltalamacchia to a one-year deal.

Chase Utley is headed back to the Dodgers.

Ryan Madson will be pitching out of the Athletics' bullpen in 2016.

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