The Marlins' Ricky Nolasco is often mentioned as the starting pitcher most likely to be dealt this season, but the Marlins might have to rethink their asking price, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
The Marlins are hoping for a major haul if they deal the free-agent-to-be Nolasco, but Heyman reports the price tag could be dropping because of Nolasco's hefty salary and decline in production. One scout said Nolasco's fastball topped out at 94 mph Wednesday against the Nationals, but his other pitches were less than stellar. The scout said the Marlins can market Nolasco as a serviceable starter, but not much more than that.
"He's decent for a club that needs a starter," the scout said. "There are worse No. 5 starters in the big leagues right now, but he's not the pitcher he used to be.''