The Florida Marlins and second baseman Dan Uggla have begun talks regarding a contract extension, but according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the two sides are far apart.

The Marlins are willing to pay in the three-year, $30 million range, but that’s less than Uggla’s agent wants. As of the end of July, Uggla is represented by Terry Bross of Gaylord Sports Management.

Uggla currently is making $7.8 million. He will be in the final year for salary arbitration for 2011, and could expect a one-year salary around $10 million. He can be a free agent starting in 2012.

Teams tend to negotiate contract extensions for star players before their arbitration eligibility runs out. In exchange for the long-term security, players will sign contracts slightly below open-market value and giving up their final years of arbitration eligibility and beginning years of free agency.

Jackson adds that the Marlins plan to discuss a multi-year contract with Ricky Nolasco. Nolasco can be a free agent after 2012.