Miami Marlins Trade Rumors

Ozzie Guillen says it's gambling to sign Yoenis Cespedes
February 11
ESPN.com
 
"New Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen calls Yoenis Cespedes "pretty impressive," but he said it's no slam dunk that the Cuban defector ends up in Miami. Marlins president David Samson has already said that they would like the outfielder but don't have to have him, and Guillen reiterated that. "I heard Mr. Samson say something very interesting yesterday," Guillen said on the "Waddle and Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000 in Chicago. "He said, 'We have a great ballclub. And we're happy with what we have.'" Call it posturing, but Guillen said the Marlins aren't the only team in the running, saying he thinks "they're promoting this kid all over the place. That's why you have an agent. You as a player, you"
Yoenis Cespedes might leave U.S.
February 9
ESPN.com
 
"Yoenis Cespedes, who met with the Miami Marlins and toured their new ballpark on Wednesday, could head back to the Dominican Republic as early as Thursday, said his agent, Adam Katz. "Nothing is scheduled for now," Katz said when asked if he and Cespedes plan to meet with other teams before the 26-year-old Cuban outfielder departs. He declined to say whether Cespedes had met with other clubs besides the Marlins since he arrived in Miami on Tuesday. Cespedes had lunch Wednesday with Marlins president David Samson, executive vice president Larry Beinfest and general manager Mike Hill, then got a firsthand look at the Marlins' new park, which is located in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood"
Miami Marlins set to court Yoenis Cespedes
February 8
Miami Herald
 
"Cuban baseball star Yoenis Cespedes arrived at Miami International Airport on Tuesday afternoon with a smile and the knowledge that he is on the cusp of being a major-leaguer. Whether his future keeps him in Miami is unknown, but he likes the prospect of possibly playing in front of a large Cuban crowd. "It is too early to speak about that, but there is no doubt that I would like to play in front of so many Cubans in Miami," Cespedes said. "Here, I would get [the Cubans'] support, and that genuine support is very important. But there are things that are out of my control and are best kept with my attorneys. "I am very happy to be in this country, and I will not deny that I would like to"
AL source: Miami Marlins frontrunners to land Yoenis Cespedes
February 7
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is scheduled to land in Miami Tuesday afternoon. According to an American League source from a club that's been monitoring his free agency, the Marlins likely will be his future employer. Cespedes is expected to meet with club officials Wednesday. Though the U.S. Treasury's Department of Foreign Assets Control must unblock Cespedes before he can play professionally here, he is able to negotiate and come to terms with the club of his choosing. Team President David Samson last week said they were aggressively negotiating with Adam Katz, Cespedes agent from the Wasserman Media Group. The AL source said all indications are the Marlins have the inside track to"
Cespedes to meet with Marlins on Wednesday
February 7
MLB.com
 
"Cuban sensation Yoenis Cespedes has received a travel visa and is scheduled to meet with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, according to sources. The free-agent outfielder was to leave the Dominican Republic and arrive in Miami on Tuesday. He and his agent, Adam Katz of Wasserman Media Group, will meet with Marlins officials, after which Cespedes is expected to remain in the United States for about a week to meet with other teams and undergo physicals given by his agency. Despite being declared a free agent on Jan. 25, the 26-year-old Cespedes, who established temporary residency in the Dominican Republic in January, has not been legally cleared by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of"
Cespedes is Miami-bound for likely Marlins visit
February 7
Miami Herald
 
"Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who is the last remaining target of the Marlins' offseason acquisition spree, is scheduled to arrive in Miami later this afternoon and will more than likely meet with team officials tomorrow. Cespedes will first meet today with his agent, Adam Katz. A handful of teams are believed to be interested in the 26-year-old slugger, and there are reports that bidding for the free agent could hit the $60 million mark. The Marlins have been outspoken in their desire to land Cespedes, which is most unusual of the typically tight-lipped organization."
Yoenis Cespedes signing before spring training
January 31
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is now free to sign with any team he would like and his agent, Adam Katz, told Fox Sports Monday that his client is expected to do just that before spring training camps open in a few weeks. "We are aware of the (spring-training) dates," Katz told Fox. "We expect him to be in camp with one of the clubs." Of course, Katz may have a lot of sifting to do before then. The word has been that pretty much everybody who has seen Cespedes pick up a bat has some interest in signing the 26-year-old. Katz termed the market for Cespedes as "meaningful and aggressive" to Fox."
Cespedes is a free agent, and bidding can begin
January 25
CBSSports.com
 
"The bidding for Yoenis Cespedes can finally begin. The 26-year-old Cuban outfielder has established residency in the Dominican Republic, and Major League Baseball told teams on Wednesday that he is now officially a free agent. But where will he go, how much will he cost, and how fast could he make an impact? First, the where: Cespedes himself told reporters in the Dominican that the Cubs have shown the most interest in him, with the Marlins, Tigers, White Sox and Orioles also involved. The Nationals have also shown interest in Cespedes, and the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies scouted him, although it's believed that none of the three will be among the top bidders. The Marlins have made no"
Cespedes gains residency in the DR
January 24
MLB.com
 
"The bidding is about to begin. Cuban outfield prospect Yoenis Cespedes has established residency in the Dominican Republic and is now waiting on approval from Major League Baseball to be declared a free agent, his representative Edgar Mercedes said. Cespedes, who just finished a stint with Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Winter League, recently said the Marlins, Cubs, White Sox, Orioles, Tigers, and Indians have expressed the most interest in signing him. He is expected to command a contract greater than the one received by Cuban left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who signed a six-year, $30.25 million deal with the Reds in January 2010."
Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly Leo Nuñez) reaches $6M deal with Miami Marlins
January 18
Miami Herald
 
"There's more reason than ever for Juan Carlos Oviedo to make his way back to the United States and a major league pitching mound. Actually, there are six million reasons. The Marlins and Oviedo — the pitcher formerly known as Leo Nuñez — agreed on Tuesday to a contract that would pay him $6 million next season. But Oviedo will never see a nickel of it if he is unable to leave the Dominican Republic, return to the United States and play baseball. Oviedo continues to work through the legal hurdles to allow for his return, perhaps in time for Opening Day in April. "We're hopeful for that," said Oviedo's agent, Andy Mota."
Six teams eye Yoenis Cespedes
January 14
ESPN.com
 
"Yoenis Cespedes' much-awaited debut in professional baseball didn't go as expected, but the Cuban prospect remains optimistic about his future as he revealed the six teams which have expressed interest in his services. Cespedes, who is awaiting word from Major League Baseball on his status as a free agent after defecting to the Dominican Republic, has worked out for most teams, but he said the most interest has come from the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins. It has been speculated that Cespedes could command a signing bonus similar to the $30 million fellow Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman received from the Cincinnati"
Miami Marlins have not changed stance on Fielder; Cepedes remains top target
January 13
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"In spite of the buzz out there about owner Jeffrey Loria meeting Scott Boras, who represents unsigned free agent Prince Fielder, the Marlins' position on the slugging first baseman has not changed. According to a source who has spoken with their front office, they have not begun pursuing Fielder. The soon-to-be free agent to monitor is Yoenis Cespedes, who on Thursday will begin a winter ball stint with the Aguilas of the Dominican league. Marlins President David Samson during his weekly segment on 790 The Ticketsaid the Marlins are prepared to make a strong run once Cespedes gains his Dominican residency and Major League Baseball declares him a free agent. "Aggressive right to the point"
Cespedes still on Marlins' radar
January 7
MLB.com
 
"Sometime in the next 10 days, Cuban sensation Yeonis Cespedes is expected to become a free agent. When that day comes, the Marlins will be in the mix for the 26-year-old outfielder. An industry source said Jan. 15 is a tentative day that Cespedes will establish residency in the Dominican Republic, and then petition MLB for free agent status. Even that date isn't etched in stone, because there previously was a belief he'd be cleared on Nov. 30. A few months ago, Marlins officials, including team owner Jeffrey Loria, attended a private workout for Cespedes in the Dominican Republic. The team continues to have interest and plans on eventually negotiating with the outfielder's agent, Adam"
Miami Marlins re-sign free agent Greg Dobbs to two-year, $3 million deal
January 4
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"It's not as splashy as signing as Heath Bell, Jose Reyes or Mark Buehrle, but the Marlins added another free agent who already has shown his worth to the club. According to a source familiar with the deal, Greg Dobbs and the Marlins have agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract. Dobbs has to undergo a physical before the contract officially is announced."
Keeping Dobbs a top priority for Miami
December 28
MLB.com
 
"Exploring the market for a frontline starting pitcher is high on the Marlins' shopping list. But it's not the club's most immediate priority. Right now, bringing back free agent Greg Dobbs is a main objective, and the team is hoping to finalize a deal done soon. In 2011, Dobbs provided veteran leadership as well as some timely hits. Of late, the Marlins have been working on getting a deal done. If they can lock up Dobbs before New Years, it would cap a highly productive month of December for the Marlins. The Marlins made a big splash early in the month by signing free agents Heath Bell, Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle. Dobbs, a non-roster invitee with an invitation to Spring Training last"
Mariners, Nats, O's among teams eyeing Prince
December 21
CBSSports.com
 
"Indications are the Mariners, Nationals and Orioles are among about a half-dozen teams still eyeing star free agent Prince Fielder. The Fielder derby is heating up, as some teams have made offers or at least given an indication where they'd be willing to go monetarily for the slugger. The Cubs, Rangers, Blue Jays, Marlins and incumbent Brewers also have been mentioned as possibilities for Prince. The Mariners are one of the teams that's suggested their price range for Fielder, although it's unclear how serious Fielder might be about willing to play on the West Coast. Some close to the Florida product and longtime Brewer have suggested he'd prefer to stay in the East or Central time zones."
Miami might do well to trade Ramirez
December 12
Foxsports.com
 columnist Ken Rosenthal
"I'll believe Hanley Ramirez is the Miami Marlins' Opening Day third baseman when I see it. Nothing against the Marlins, who are saying all the right things about Ramirez's importance to the team. But c'mon. People in the industry and people close to Ramirez keep telling me that he wants to stay at shortstop. Let's drop the pretense: Trading Ramirez is the Marlins' logical next move, one that could make the team even stronger. The Marlins say they are talking with Ramirez, that he knows he's the starting third baseman, that manager Ozzie Guillen will help convince him the move is best for the team."
Hanley Ramirez goes to Disney World, talks happy
December 10
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Hey Hanley Ramirez, your Miami Marlins just signed Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle. What are you going to do next? Ramirez went to Disney World on Friday, where he talked publicly for the first time about his new teammates. "We're moving ahead ... getting some good ballplayers," Ramirez said in a TwitVid posted by @DisneySports. "I think the front office is doing the best they can do put a good team on the field." After the Marlins signed shortstop Jose Reyes, reports surfaced that Ramirez was unhappy with the team's rebuilding plan, which includes mving him from short to third to make room for Reyes. Ramirez reportedly wanted a trade or a restructured contract. The Marlins have insisted they"
Miami Marlins reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly Leo Nunez) arrested, released
December 9
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Dominican authorities arrested Miami Marlins reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly Leo Nunez) for using a false identity, only to release him not long after. Nunez on Thursday went to a meeting at the U.S. Consulate when he was detained and later cuffed. A source close to Oviedo said this episode was a big misunderstanding. The Dominican's Junta Central Electoralin late September said it did not plan to prosecute Oviedo because he agreed to cooperate with its broader investigation. The authorities who arrested Oviedo did not have an updated warrant."
Miami Marlins sign Mark Buehrle, move on without Albert Pujols
December 8
Miami Herald
 
"They struck out on Albert Pujols. But the Marlins continued to dominate the news at the winter meetings, formally introducing Jose Reyes as the team's new shortstop, agreeing to contract terms with starting pitcher Mark Buehrle, and offering a six-year deal to free agent lefty C.J. Wilson. The Marlins have gone from paupers to fat cats in a blinding flash, spending money in a bewildering sequence of signings that has turned them into baseball rock stars. Since Sunday, the Marlins have reached deals with three players — Reyes, Buehrle and closer Heath Bell — whose future salary commitments total $191 million. And they might not be done yet. If they land Wilson, it could jack the figure by"
Angels still in the running for pitcher C.J. Wilson
December 7
Los Angeles Times
 
"The C.J. Wilson derby appears to be a two-team race between the Angels and Miami Marlins after the Texas Rangers all but resigned themselves to losing their ace Wednesday. "Until C.J. makes a decision, we can't rule anything out, but we understand that's a realistic possibility," Texas General Manager Jon Daniels told Rangers writers at the winter meetings. "I haven't received a call to say he's chosen to go elsewhere, but we're prepared for that call." The Rangers are believed to have offered Wilson a four-year deal in the $60-million range, but the Marlins reportedly have offered a six-year deal, and the Angels are believed to have offered a five-year contract in excess of $70 million."
Mark Buehrle moves to Miami for four years and $58 million
December 7
Yahoo! Sports
 
"A few years ago, Mark Buehrle(notes) openly talked of icing his arm for good once his deal with the White Sox expired. Well, at least he got the "moving to Florida" part of retirement right. Though he may have once pined to spend more time with his family, the 32-year-old left-hander became the latest to wander underneath the Miami Marlins' money tree, agreeing to a four-year deal worth a combined $58 million on Wednesday. Despite it being his age 33-36 seasons, the contract is for a couple of million more than the four-year, $56 million deal he signed to stay in Chicago before the 2008 season."
A's Gonzalez hottest lefty at meetings
December 7
Foxsports.com
 
"The left-handed pitcher most in demand at the winter meetings is not either of the top free agents, C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle. No, the lefty generating the most attention is the Athletics' Gio Gonzalez, who is attracting trade interest from nearly a dozen teams, major league sources say. The Tigers, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Reds and Phillies are the known suitors for Gonzalez, according to sources. Other clubs including the Blue Jays, Nationals, Red Sox, Rangers and Rockies also are known to be pursuing starting pitching and likely have some interest in Gonzalez. The Yankees have had only minimal conversations with the A's about Gonzalez and are not a factor in the discussions, a source"
Sources: Marlins target left-handers
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Even as Albert Pujols continued to mull 10-year contract offers from the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Miami was working aggressively on a Plan B in case Pujols heads back to St. Louis. Sources: And that Plan B can be summed up in two words: Starting pitching. The Marlins were described by multiple sources as being "well down the road" in negotiations with both Mark Buehrle and C.J. Wilson -- and could end up signing either or both left-handed pitchers."
Suitors for potential Gio trade increasing
December 7
MLB.com
 
"While Albert Pujols stole all the overnight buzz at the Winter Meetings, talks of a trade involving A's hurler Gio Gonzalez were picking up steam by the time the sun came up in Dallas on Wednesday morning. The 26-year-old Gonzalez, already known to have drawn interest from teams including the Marlins and Yankees, reportedly added the Tigers and Phillies to his list of suitors. Next to free-agents C.J. Wilson and Mark Buehrle, the A's southpaw appears to be the most sought-after pitcher this week. Miami's interest in local product Gonzalez has been well documented, and on Tuesday Bob Klapisch of the Bergen Record noted that the A's asked the Yankees for power bat Jesus Montero, along with"
Miami Marlins out of running for Albert Pujols, turn attention to Prince Fielder
December 7
New York Daily News
 
"Albert Pujols appears headed back to the St. Louis Cardinals, prompting the Miami Marlins to switch their attention for a bigtime slugging first baseman to Prince Fielder, the Daily News has learned. Sources told the News Wednesday that Pujols and the Cardinals are believed to be "a few million dollars apart" on a 10-year contract, and that the Marlins, after pursuing the 31-year-old three-time NL Most Valuable Player vigorously the past two days, have concluded his preference is to stay in St. Louis. They have now begun pressing heavily to sign Fielder, who hit .299 with 38 homers and 120 RBI for the Milwaukee Brewers last season."
Pujols sleeps on Cardinals', Marlins' offers; decision could come Wednesday
December 7
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"'Twas a cold night in Dallas, when up to their suite/ The Marlins retired having not heard a peep. An offer was made to the agent presiding/ In the hopes King Albert soon would be signing. Marlins fans will have to wait a little longer to see if they'll be getting the ultimate Christmas present. The club was hopeful of learning one way or the other whether Albert Pujols would accept their new 10-year, $200 million-plus offer. By midnight, the Marlins had a good sense Pujols would not be making his decision until after daybreak."
Marlins make monster offer to Pujols
December 6
Foxsports.com
 
"After landing shortstop Jose Reyes, the Miami Marlins moved toward an even bigger free-agent splash by offering a 10-year contract to slugger Albert Pujols. The offer to Pujols is valued at over $200 million, a source confirmed. The money apparently is acceptable to Pujols, as a source said the two sides are trying to work through no-trade issues. Late Tuesday Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, team president David Samson and GM Michael Hill met with Dan Halem of the commissioner's office and were later joined by the team's president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest. They could have been discussing any number of contractual issues; they may have been checking to make sure a possible Pujols"
Sources: Marlins expect decision
December 6
ESPN.com
 
"Albert Pujols may not be a Miami Marlin by the time he wakes up Wednesday morning. But the team expects a resolution to its bid to sign Pujols, one way or the other, in the next few hours, sources told ESPN.com Tuesday night. The Marlins have pressed Pujols and his agent, Dan Lozano, for an answer on their latest 10-year offer, sources said. Meanwhile, Lozano was continuing to talk with the Cardinals, who have an offer of their own on the table. Baseball sources told ESPN the Magazine's Buster Olney earlier Tuesday the Marlins made a 10-year offer to Pujols, though it is unclear what the monetary figure of the offer is. Another key question is whether the Marlins would agree to include a"
Shortstop Hanley not happy with move to third
December 6
MLB.com
 
"The pending signing of Jose Reyes means the Marlins are planning to switch Hanley Ramirez to third base. According to a report, Ramirez isn't comfortable with the move, and he's informed the Marlins of those sentiments. "Hanley doesn't want to play third base, and the Marlins have been informed of this thoughts," a source told Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com. "More than asking for a trade, he's let them know that he doesn't want to play another position that's not shortstop.""
Report: Miami Marlins offer Albert Pujols 10-year deal
December 6
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Albert Pujols is one of those guys that's tough to envision in a uniform other than the one he's worn his whole career. Apparently, the Miami Marlins clearly can see him in colors other than the St Louis Cardinals red and white. According to ESPN, the Marlins have increased their offer to Pujols to 10 years. This after introducing Heath Bell at the Winter Meetings Monday subsequent his three-year, $27 million deal and agreeing with Jose Reyes on a six-year, $106 million contract. Loria after Monday's Bell conference was asked if the Marlins were seriously considering other big-name players. His response: "I'm a serious guy.""
Aggressive Marlins meet with Pujols' agent
December 6
MLB.com
 
"Heath Bell was introduced as the newest Marlin on Monday. The organization is expected to officially sign Jose Reyes on Wednesday. Could Albert Pujols be far behind? Clearly, the Marlins are not done shopping. And all options are being considered at the Winter Meetings. On Monday, they expressed interest in the top player in the game. A couple hours before the Marlins announced Bell as their new closer, team officials met with Dan Lozano, Pujols' agent. They met with Lozano again later on Monday and were expected to follow up on Tuesday. The Marlins aren't commenting on the details from the discussions, but their interest in the longtime Cardinals slugger remains strong. A few weeks ago,"
Interest in C.J. Wilson intensifies
December 6
Foxsports.com
 
"The bidding for free-agent left-hander C.J. Wilson is heating up — but it isn't over yet. Sources say Wilson could sign before the end of the week, but there wasn't a clear frontrunner to sign him as of early Tuesday morning. The Angels and Marlins are in the thick of it, and the Rangers aren't completely out of the picture, either. The Rangers are scheduled to speak with Wilson's agent, Bob Garber, Tuesday night. Garber has been a popular man at this week's winter meetings, speaking with Angels general manager Jerry DiPoto on Monday night and scheduling a meeting with Marlins officials on Tuesday, sources say."
Sources: Marlins targeting Albert Pujols
December 5
ESPN.com
 
"Now that they've checked Jose Reyes off their to-do list, the Miami Marlins have an even bigger name on their radar screen -- Albert Pujols. Sources told ESPN.com on Sunday night that the Marlins still plan to make an aggressive run at Pujols, even after committing $106 million to Reyes over the next six years, and plan to meet with Pujols' agent, Dan Lozano, Monday or Tuesday at the winter meetings. Throughout much of this offseason, Marlins officials have downplayed the possibility that they could afford both Reyes and Pujols. However, one source who spoke with the Marlins' brass said Sunday that Reyes' contract was structured in a way that would enable them to sign one more prominent"
Market for Pujols is a question
December 5
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Albert Pujols possesses more than 400 home runs in 11 seasons, three NL Most Valuable Player awards, two Gold Gloves and widespread recognition as the game's best player. Unclear is whether the superstar free-agent first baseman and longtime face of the Cardinals enjoys a healthy market. As Major League Baseball's winter meetings convene today at the Hilton Anatole, the Cardinals appear to face uncertain competition for a signature player who last February rejected a nine-year contract extension worth about $22 million per year. The defending World Series champions have yet to modify last January's proposal, which came as Pujols entered the final installment of an eight-year, $111"
Miami Marlins, Jose Reyes agree to terms on six-year, $102M deal
December 5
Miami Herald
 
"Move over (to third base), Hanley Ramirez. As long as he passes a routine physical, Jose Reyes will become the Marlins' new shortstop. Reyes and the Marlins agreed to terms on a six-year deal that will reportedly pay him $102 million, the largest contract the Marlins have ever given to a player. "Done deal," said a source with knowledge of the agreement. Reyes, the National League batting champ last season with a .337 average with the Mets, agreed to join the Marlins after the team sweetened their initial offer to an amount he couldn't refuse."
Nats, Marlins, Rangers after Buehrle
December 4
Foxsports.com
 
"The Nationals, Marlins and Rangers are the most aggressive teams on free-agent left-hander Mark Buehrle, according to major-league sources. All three clubs also are pursuing free-agent lefty C.J. Wilson, but the Nats would prefer Buehrle on a shorter deal to Wilson on a longer one, sources said. The Rangers, meanwhile, are wary of overpaying Wilson, who also is drawing interest from their biggest rival, the Angels."
No resolution in sight for Mets, Jose Reyes as winter meetings approach
December 3
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"For Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, the waiting game with shortstop Jose Reyes has not ended, and will likely carry into baseball's annual junket of the Winter Meetings. Alderson still hopes to retain Reyes, but also hopes to do so without draining his team's budget for future moves. It remains unclear if that is possible. The market for Reyes has yet to publicly expand beyond the Mets and the Miami Marlins, who hosted Reyes at their new stadium earlier this month and appear hot on his heels. On Twitter this afternoon, various reports indicated that Miami was pushing hard to ink Reyes before the meetings begin on Monday in Dallas. But that sentiment cooled by early evening, when The"
Miami Marlins make first splash in free agency, agree with closer Heath Bell
December 2
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Marlins late Thursday thumbed their noses at all the skeptics who believe their free agent dalliances are smokescreens. A league source confirmed the Marlins agreed to a three-year deal with Heath Bell, one of the top closers available. Bell is guaranteed $9 million a year, and the contract also includes a vesting option for a fourth season. The pact may not become official for a few days. Bell, a native of Southern California, still needs to come to South Florida for a physical, perhaps as early as Friday. Unlike some of the other free agents the Marlins have courted, Bell did not visit for the perfunctory Joe's Stone Crab lunch and stadium tour. One industry source said he was"
Report: Marlins meet with Heath Bell
December 1
Miami Herald
 
"This should come as no surprise, as the Marlins appear to have eyes for every free agent that breathes. But Jon Heyman of SI.com is reporting via Twitter that the Marlins have spoken with closer Heath Bell. In another tweet, Heyman reports that Ryan Madson declined to meet with the Marlins because he didn't like their initial offer. Earlier reports have indicated that the Padres don't believe they'll be able to re-sign Bell, who has averaged 44 saves over the past three seasons with San Diego."
Marlins interested in Carlos Guillen?
November 30
Detroit News
 
"The Miami Marlins have entertained free agents Jose Reyes, Albert Pujols and Mark Buehrle, but they just might be interested in an old friend, too. Carlos Guillen has attracted interest from the Marlins, Foxsports.com reported."
Free agent Wilson to visit Marlins on Monday
November 28
MLB.com
 
"Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday, the Marlins are wasting little time getting busy on the free-agent market. C.J. Wilson, regarded as the top available pitcher, will visit Miami on Monday, where he will meet with team officials and get a tour of the Marlins' new park. Wilson is coming off a stellar season in Texas, where he was 16-7 with a 2.94 ERA. The left-hander made 34 starts and logged 223 1/3 innings for the Rangers."
C.J. Wilson to visit Marlins
November 22
Miami Herald
 
"C.J. Wilson is making the rounds, and one of his East Coast stops will include a post-Thanksgiving visit to South Florida to meet with the Marlins, who seem to be throwing out the welcome mat for every available free agent. The Marlins met with Wilson's agent at the G.M. meetings last week in Milwaukee. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least 13 teams are interested in the free agent left-hander."
Miami Marlins making uncharacteristic noise at GM meetings
November 17
Miami Herald
 
"While the Marlins have offered Albert Pujols a nine-year contract, two major-league sources said it is well below the $200 million figure that the Cardinals previously offered their star first basemen. "The [salary] number doesn't have a "2" in front of it," one source said. In other words, landing Pujols is probably a bit of a long shot for the Marlins. But, with more money to spend than ever before, the Marlins spent the final day of the general managers' meetings on Wednesday continuing to pursue other high-profile free agents while also talking to teams about potential trades."
Pujols continues shopping after Marlins' offer
November 17
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The contract offer made to Albert Pujols(notes) by the Miami Marlins seems to be about where the St. Louis Cardinals have lingered since spring training, or much closer to Joe Mauer's(notes) numbers than Alex Rodriguez's.(notes) On Tuesday, Yahoo! Sports reported that the offer from the suddenly – and suspiciously – flush Marlins was for nine years. We couldn't secure the dollar amount, but guessed – given the Marlins' need to at least get Pujols' attention – that it could have been in the $225 million range. On Wednesday, the Palm Beach Post reported the offer was for less than $200 million, so the average annual value – at most – would be $22 million."
Marlins offers to Pujols, Reyes not as high as reported
November 16
Miami Herald
 
"Anytime agents are involved, salary figures have a tendency to get inflated, and such appears to be a case with a couple of reported offers involving the Marlins. I am hearing now that the six-year,$90 million deal the Marlins reportedly offered to shortstop Jose Reyes is slightly inflated and that the nine-year, $225 million deal the team supposedly offered to Albert Pujols is greatly inflated. Don't know the exact figures yet, but I do know that the offer to Pujols was for less than $200 million -- which means it could be anywhere from zero to $199 million. Stay tuned."
Reyes thinking long, hard about Marlins
November 15
Foxsports.com
 
"It's not just that the Miami Marlins want Jose Reyes. Reyes also wants the Marlins. One source who has spoken with Reyes says the free-agent shortstop is intrigued not only by playing in Miami but also by playing for manager Ozzie Guillen, a former major league shortstop. Another advantage for the Marlins is that Reyes, after spending his entire career with the Mets, no longer would play his home games in cold or inclement weather. The warm climate of Miami might help him avoid leg injuries, and the team's new ballpark will feature a retractable roof. The Marlins made Reyes an offer last week, major league sources say, and also offered deals to at least three other free agents — first"
Possible move to third for Hanley Ramirez would not be unprecedented
November 15
Miami Herald
 
"Alex Rodriguez did it. Cal Ripken Jr. did it. If the Marlins are successful in signing free agent shortstop Jose Reyes, Hanley Ramirez will likely have to do it — go from shortstop to third base — as well. "He's such a good athlete that I don't think he'll have any trouble whatsoever, if that's the way the Marlins decide to go," said former Marlins infield coach Perry Hill. The Marlins are hot after Reyes. They made a special trip to New York and met with him one minute after midnight on the first day free agents could start talking to other teams. Reyes was later invited to South Florida, where last week he received a contract offer after lunching with club officials and touring the new"
Marlins entertain Pujols in Miami, make 'substantial' offer
November 12
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"On the same day the Florida Marlins rebranded themselves with a new name and a new look to go with their new ballpark, executives with the club continued their aggressive pursuit of new players by wooing the biggest fish in the market, three-time MVP Albert Pujols. Pujols and his representative spent all afternoon in Miami meeting with executives from the Marlins. Pujols received a "substantial" offer during the visit, according to a source familiar with the Marlins' plans. For the first time in his career, Pujols is able to receive contract offers from clubs other than the Cardinals, the only professional franchise he's known. He made it clear during spring training that he planned to"