Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco's name has been linked to the Orioles, Yankees and Giants in trade rumors, according to the Miami Herald. Nolasco is in the final season of his contract and the rebuilding Marlins will likely look to get something for him before the July 31 trade deadline.
Nolasco told the Herald Tuesday he is not thinking about the possibility of having to switch teams, especially after the Marlins traded nearly all of their veterans this offseason.
"It's out of my control," Nolasco said. "I'm a very big believer in worrying only about things I can control. Obviously I think about it, but I'm not going to drive myself crazy because it's not up to me."
Nolasco has pitched for the Marlins during the entirety of his eight-year major-league career, and is enjoying his best season since 2008 so far. Nolasco has a 3.80 ERA in 14 starts this season.
"It is going to be weird because this is all I know," Nolasco said. "But it's part of the game. I'll adapt to wherever I go."