Yes, there is money involved. No, this is not a fire sale.
It is not a fire sale. The Marlins sent Mat Latos, Michael Morse, and a 2016 competitive balance pick to the Dodgers in exchange for three minor league prospects on Thursday afternoon. Yes, there is money involved. But no, that does not make it a fire sale.
Before the start of spring training, the Marlins were confident they made the necessary moves to improve the roster and win consistently. However, having been plagued by injuries all season, the Marlins were expected to be active leading up to Friday's non-waiver trade deadline.