LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • What the Miami Marlins learned about the Cardinals' system during the negotiations about Giancarlo Stanton has informed them on what to ask (or even expect) as the focus shifts to discussions about outfielder Marcell Ozuna.

The Marlins have had movement in their discussions with teams about Ozuna, and the expectation is that they will command some talented pitching in return.

The Cardinals have that pitching to offer, know that the Marlins have interest in their pitching, and the Cardinals have interest in Ozuna.

The Cardinals and Nationals are known to have had some interest in Ozuna, and The Miami Herald reported that the Blue Jays, Rangers and Colorado Rockies have also approached the Marlins about the outfielder. The Cardinals are believed to have had the most advanced conversations with the Marlins, a source said.

The Marlins, at this point, appear more motivated to move Ozuna, who has two years remaining on his contract, than they are Christian Yellich, who has five years remaining on his contract.

1 p.m. Tuesday update:

Is there an echo in here?