The Miami Marlins might be interested in St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese, who is on the trading block, MLB.com reports.
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After a big postseason in 2011 and an All-Star season in 2012, the 30-year-old Freese struggled in 2013, hitting .262/.340/.381 with nine homers in 138 games. He was worse in the postseason, hitting below .200 in 17 games.
The 2011 World Series MVP is available because the Cardinals hope to move Matt Carpenter to third and plug elite prospect Kolten Wong in at second base.
Third base was on of several weak spots for the Marlins in 2013. Placido Polanco, 38, saw the most time there, hitting .260/.315/.302 with one home run.