Marlins interested in trading for Wandy Rodriguez, according to source

Sports fans are often suckers for big names. Big name players, big name managers, big name coaches and even GMs. Some owners are suckers for them, too. But history has shown the so-called big names dont always add up to the best hires. Had anyone heard of Jon Daniels, Brian Cashman, Theo Esptein or Andrew Friedman before they were hired by the Rangers, Yankees, Red Sox or Rays respectively...

The Houston Astros have made pitcher Rhiner Cruz the top pick in baseball's Rule 5 draft. The draft of players left off the 40-man rosters of major league teams was held Thursday at the winter meetings. The right-handed Cruz was a combined 5-3 with seven saves in Class A and Double-A for the New York Mets. A total of 12 players were picked in the major league portion of the...

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The Marlins aren't just pursuing big-name free agents -- they're also looking into some of the more interesting pitchers on the trade market. Having already inquired on Gio Gonzalez, the Fish also have some interest in Wandy Rodriguez, according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of MLB Network (Twitter link) hears that if the Marlins can sign Albert...

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