Marlins getting aggressive in bullpen pursuit

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — After conversing much of the day with agents, the Marlins are ready for action. The club is moving aggressively trying to sign at least one late-inning reliever before the Winter Meetings conclude on Thursday.

As of Tuesday night, the Marlins were in the mix for either Aroldis Chapman or Kenley Jansen. If they are unable to acquire either hard-throwing closer, they’re prepared to allocate their financial resources on one or two durable relievers with closing experience. Free agents Koji Uehara and Brad Ziegler fit the profile.

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Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill on Tuesday night did not name specific reliever candidates. But speaking generally, he confirmed the search continues for back-end bullpen help.

With the Winter Meetings in full swing, deals are starting to happen throughout the league. Miami hopes to make at least one significant move before the Meetings wrap up.

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“There’s been a number of meetings, a day full of meetings,” Hill said. “Various back-end options. I’m not sure how fast it will go. But our goal …

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