According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins have no intention to trade Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton expressed his frustration on Twitter following reports of Tuesday's blockbuster trade with the Blue Jays, but Frisaro hears that the remains untouchable, at least for 2013. The 23-year-old will be arbitration-eligible for the first time next offseason, so things could change by then. The Marlins are not in discussions with Stanton's representatives on a long-term contract, but the young slugger could be reluctant to commit after their recent fire sale anyway.

The Marlins are believed to have interest in Cubs minor league hitting coordinator Anthony Iapoce for their hitting coach vacancy. Iapoce had spent the past three seasons as the roving hitting coordinator in the Blue Jays organization before signing with the Cubs on November 1. Iapoce had previously worked as a hitting instructor in the Marlins organization and has ties to manager Mike Redmond, though it's unclear if the team has asked for the Cubs permission to interview.

According to an anonymous source, the Marlins interviewed Larry Bowa for their managerial vacancy on Friday. Bowa allegedly became the second person to interview for the position, after Reds' pitching coach Bryan Price. Bowa hasn't managed since his final season with the Phillies in 2004 and owns a career 418-435 record.

Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove home three runs in a losing effort against the Phillies on Saturday. Stanton finished the night 3-for-4 and also scored two runs. He has now homered in each of his first two games since returning to the lineup after missing nine games with an intercostal strain. The 22-year-old slugger is enjoying an outstanding season, hitting .290/.362/.613 with 36 homers and 85 RBI in just 119 games on the season. He may already be the most prestigious power hitter in the league, and could notch a 50-homer season as early as next year.

Giancarlo Stanton doubled and hit a solo home run off Cliff Lee in his return to the lineup Friday against the Phillies. Manager Ozzie Guillen said that it was unlikely that Stanton to play Friday, but he's apparently received clearance from the Marlins, and will finish out the final week of the season. He hadn't appeared in a game since September 16 with an intercoastal strain.

Giancarlo Stanton returned to action on Friday September 28.

Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said that Giancarlo Stanton (intercostal strain) is unlikely to return Friday. Stanton hasn't played since September 16 due to a strained left intercostal muscle. He's making progress, but the Marlins are now shooting for a Saturday return.

Giancarlo Stanton (intercostal strain) is out of the Marlins' starting lineup again on Thursday. Stanton is hoping to return for Friday's series-opener against the Phillies. The young slugger hasn't appeared in a game since September 16 because of a strained left intercostal muscle. Scott Cousins will start in right field in Thursday night's series finale with the Braves.

Giancarlo Stanton (intercostal strain) is out of the Marlins' lineup again Wednesday. Stanton hasn't played since Septemebr 16 due to a strained left intercostal muscle. He was hoping to return Wednesday, but the Marlins have decided to play it safe.

Giancarlo Stanton (intercostal strain) is optimistic that he'll be ready to play on Wednesday. Stanton has been out since September 16 because of an intercostal muscle strain. The powerful young outfielder is batting .283/.354/.595 with 34 home runs and 81 RBI.