Florida Marlins' June Outlook: Trade Scenarios

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Major League Baseball is a sport built for Hollywood. 

Each season features tantalizing story lines, Cinderella stories, and disputed calls.  Recent years have produced the Manny Ramirez Saga, breaking of decades old curses, and the so-called "Steroids Era." 

Today, the All-Star Game stands a mere 39 days away, signifying that the hot stove should be set to simmer.  This year, however, is different, much thanks to the Atlanta Braves releasing of Tom Glavine and trade for Nate McLouth. 

Standing pat at June 5, 2009, the hot stove is already on medium-heat, the perfect time to discuss the Florida Marlins 2009 trade options.

David Samson and Co. have never shamed away from the limelight, and I use the term "shame" lightly.  The establishment known for winning the series one year and it's start players the next has a policy to listen to all proposals, and with that, comes many rumors, especially with players rapidly approaching higher salaries via arbitration.

So, who are you likely to hear about in the coming weeks?

The first player out of the gate in trade rumors is Dan Uggla. The All-Star caliber Second Baseman, mostly because of his bat, has had a slow start to the season (and end to last), but has the power that front offices drool over.

Dan has been linked to the San Francisco Giants for over a year now, but the Marlins continuously balk at a Jonathon Sanchez proposal; unless the Giants pony up and offer Matt Cain, it is hard to see Danny going west. 

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brew-Crew are two options, as the Cubs have recently considered moving Alfonso Soriano back to the infield and the Brewers have lost Rickie Weeks to injury for the remainder of the season.

It is hard to see either team make a sustainable run into the postseason without a more reliable fix.  No trade rumors have surfaced from either club though.

Sticking to the National League, Tony La Russa has suggest the a trade is in the Cards for a power bat, but would he be willing to risk the transition from second to third for Uggla?  Probably not.  With San Diego in fire-sale mode, few other options exist on non-DH'ing teams.

The American League, however, offers a few options.  A team like the Red Sox is eager to find power to replace David Ortiz's misplaced power, but is said to be unwilling to break up its plethora of young arms, which the Fish covet. 

A reunion if Ozzie Guillen is not out of play in Chicago, with Alexei's versatility, and Asdrubal Cabrera's injury in Cleveland opens a door.  A lineup featuring Sizemore, Martinez, and Uggla could be dirty. 

Last but not least is Oakland, who could be ready for a little bit more youth as Mark Ellis plays his way out the door.

Cody Ross is another early name in trade rumors, and the Marlins are apparently willing to trade within the division.  Cody is a plus defender with a powerful bat, and if he had it all together could hit in the high .200's with 30+ home runs.  Who would want and affordable outfielder like that? 

The Braves did, for starters.

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