Though they received a number of frantic calls prior to the deadline, the Marlins never seriously considered any trades for outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, reports the Miami Herald Wednesday.
"No player names were ever exchanged (for Stanton)," an anonymous source with knowledge of the team's plans said.
The Marlins' final trade before the non-waiver deadline Wednesday came July 6, when they shipped Ricky Nolasco to Los Angeles. According to the report, the Marlins never listened to any offers for Stanton, who is hitting .256 with an .866 OPS on the season.