The Marlins, envisioning the five-time All-Star as a veteran mentor who would play both left field and first base, are expected to resume discussions with the free agent’s representatives on Thursday.
Luis Gonzalez, 40, also is drawing consideration from the Brewers, and could fit in with the Mariners if Seattle trades Jones. While Gonzalez might prefer to sign with a contender rather than the Marlins, he also considers playing time a priority.
After finishing last season with 2,502 hits, Gonzalez could approach 3,000 if he continues producing into his mid-40s. The milestone — an unofficial standard for the Hall of Fame — is a longshot. Gonzalez, however, believes he can contribute in a more meaningful way than he did for the Dodgers last season.
After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent, Gonzalez appeared in 139 games, his second-lowest total since 1995. He batted .278 with 15 homers and 68 RBIs.