The Marlins are not inclined to trade outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, MLB.com reports.
"Two well-connected sources" told MLB.com the Marlins see Stanton as "a building block, not a trade chip." Although Stanton has been reported to be unhappy with the franchise, Stanton cannot become a free agent until 2017. The Marlins seem to think they can appease the hulking slugger between now and then. Stanton is hitting .263/.354/.500 with seven home runs in 30 games.