Bobby Valentine remains a top candidate to manage the Marlins, but a source says talks between the two sides have slowed down.
Florida is looking to replace Fredi Gonzalez, the franchise's all-time victory leader who was fired Wednesday.
A reason for the slowdown could be because the Marlins play a three-game series in Puerto Rico starting Monday.
Interim manager Edwin Rodriguez is from Puerto Rico and there is sentiment within the organization to allow him to manage that series.
Talks Between Marlins, Valentine Slow Down