Peter Bendix insists Marlins will be 'very much involved' in free agency this offseason

Here we go again. Another offseason that will probably result in the Marlins being frugal and not doing much. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the winter meetings came and went with the Marlins not doing anything at all.

Our biggest needs would be finding a centerfielder as well as even a corner outfielder. Jesus Sanchez is the only lock to be an Opening Day starter at this point. We really need a power hitter at one of these positions to fill up the hole that has remained here since Jorge Soler left. 

Another area of need again would be a middle infielder. Xavier Edwards has clear potential with the bat and while on the basepaths. The concern with him is his defense. The Fish may try to move him over to second base which leads me to believe that they may look to pursue a shortstop again this season who has better fielding abilities.

Also, I think it would be beneficial for us to look to upgrade at the catcher position. I think we have to take a good look at Nick Fortes as a player at this point and notice that his batting line over the past 4 seasons just doesn't add up to what you'd want from a catcher. However, the market doesn't look good for this position so I see him as out starting catcher for the next year.