NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Marlins are pushing hard to add a top closer, notably Kenley Jansen, which could set off a series of moves that would make it more difficult for the Yankees to reunite with Aroldis Chapman.
The Marlins are hungry to upgrade their rotation, especially after the death of Jose Fernandez. The Marlins have signed Edinson Volquez. But they realize the free-agent starter market is unappealing and they do not have the minor league trade assets to acquire a top starter, such as Chris Sale or Chris Archer, via trade.
Thus, the Marlins are thinking about trying to shorten the game by deepening a bullpen that already includes A.