Marlins' Prado: 'It's a little radical' for players to ask for trades

In an offseason when notable stars have voiced their frustration with the Miami Marlins' plan to go through a rebuild, one remaining player on the roster is taking some exception.

"For me, it's a little radical, just thinking of guys doing that," Martin Prado told Clark Spencer and Andre C. Fernandez of the Miami Herald regarding the ways his former teammates requested trades.

"That's why it just hurt me. Everybody's got their way to think about trades, and where you're going to play, and where you want to be. (But) I wasn't allowed to speak until I got some time in."

With the Marlins looking to cut payroll under new ownership, trading away Giancarlo Stanton seemed like the first matter of business. The reigning National League MVP used his no-trade clause to ensure he landed with a team he wanted to play for - eventually getting shipped to the New York Yankees.

Since then, both Christian Yelich and J.T. Realmuto reportedly asked to be traded away as well. While the former was shipped to the Milwaukee Brewers, the 26-year-old Realmuto remains with the Marlins heading into spring training.

"I'm glad I'm in the big leagues," Prado added. "I'm thankful to be where I'm at. I wouldn't do that.

"I'm not judging anybody. I love them. And we're going to miss them."

Prado, 34, was held to 37 games last year with a knee injury. The utility infielder is under contract through the 2019 season.