According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, the Marlins will be busy this off season looking for a third baseman, a center fielder, a starting pitcher or two and a closer. He adds that although they could fill some of these spots via trade, there will enough players in the free agent pool to take a look at.

The Marlins will probably take a look at some of the top-of-the-list free agents like Albert Pujols, C.C. Sabathia (if he decides to opt out of his contract) and Prince Fielder, but as Capozzi points out, they will probably spread out the money to fill all of their voids.

Aramis Ramirez could be a perfect fit at third base for the Marlins, and apparently, he has told friends who play for the Marlins that he would give serious thought to playing in Miami says Capozzi. Former Marlins like Cody Ross and Juan Pierre could also re-sign with the team.

Capozzi also mentions names like Coco Crisp and Grady Sizemore to fill out the Marlins outfield next season. Left hander Mark Buehrle, who pitched for Ozzie Guillen in Chicago, could be a fit for the Marlins rotation.

The Marlins might also consider Livan Hernandez, Jason Marquis, Aaron Harang, Jeff Francis and Bruce Chen according to Capozzi.

Regarding their closer situation, they still don’t know what will happen with Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly known as Leo Nunez), but Jonathan Papelbon, Heath Bell and Ryan Madson might be a little pricey for them.

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