According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, the Marlins are hoping to reach a deal soon with free agent Greg Dobbs. Dobbs has also drawn interest from the Nationals. The 33-year-old infielder batted .275/.311/.389 with eight homers and 49 RBI in 439 plate appearances this past year for the Marlins. He'd function as a utilityman in 2012.