Despite consistently denying reports that they would consider trading Jose Fernandez, sources tell Jayson Stark of ESPN that the Miami Marlins are talking with the Los Angeles Dodgers -- and at least two other teams -- about a potential trade.

The Marlins, however, are believed to have put such a high price on Fernandez that any potential trade would be considered a long shot.

A official from one club suggested that Miami is looking for as many as five players in return for the young right-hander.

“I don't know if they'll wind up trading him," said an executive of one club that spoke with the Marlins. "But if they do, I'm betting that's where he goes -- to the Dodgers."