Blessed with great talent in the middle of the infield (Craig Counsell, Amaury Garcia, Alex Gonzalez, and Edgar Renteria), the Marlins are looking to trade Luis Castillo. Seattle and Toronto have expressed some interest. This depth also means that the arbitration-eligible Renteria could be traded. If Renteria departs, it will not be related to his salary, but rather a very impressive package. The Marlins wanted Tornonto to give up Chris Carpenter or Roy Halladay, two very talented Major League pitchers. Expect one of the five infielders to be traded before the season begins.

Former University of Miami catcher Jorge Fabergas is the newest member of the Florida Marlins. The Marlins received Fabergas and $500,000 from the Mets in exchange for pitcher Oscar Henriquez. Henriquez was acquired in the Alou trade. Fabergas is joining his fifth team in two seasons. The 28 year old hit below .200 with 2 home runs and 35 RBI while missing most of the season with an ankle surgery. Fabergas will make $1.85 million next season, and is a career .255 hitter with 12 homers and 135 RBI in 397 games.