Bolstering staff next on Marlins’ to-do list

MIAMI — Landing free agents Junichi Tazawa and Brad Ziegler filled the Marlins’ main offseason need: The club set out to build a “super bullpen,” and as of now, it certainly has one of if not the best ‘pens in the National League East.

With its relief corps pretty much set, the Marlins now are prepared to step back, let the free-agent and trade markets settle, and then pursue their next options. They still have some unsettled business to tend to, like finding a right-handed bat off the bench. More pitching depth also is a possibility.

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The Marlins made some major moves last week, announcing the signings of relievers Dustin McGowan and Tazawa. And on Friday, they reached agreement on a two-year deal with Ziegler.

When the Ziegler deal is officially announced, a player must come off the 40-man roster. At some point, the Marlins also have a tough roster decision to make on right-hander Jose Urena, who is out of options. Their choices are to either trade Urena or see if he wins a rotation or bullpen spot in Spring Training. If he isn’t on the Opening Day roster, the club risks losing him on waivers. Because Urena has upside, he could be an attractive trade piece.

As Miami surveys the rest of the free-agent market, there still are some interesting pitchers who can provide depth. Some …

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