White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is out the door in Chicago -- and according to ESPN and other published reports -- headed to South Florida to manage the Marlins when they open their new ballpark in April.

The White Sox confirmed late Monday that the team and Guillen have parted ways. "The White Sox have agreed to Ozzie Guillen's request to be released from his contract, allowing the manager to pursue other opportunities," the White Sox said in a statement.

ESPNChicago.com reported Guillen was traded to the Marlins for two minor-league players. The Marlins declined comment but did not deny the reports.

Guillen, who was the Marlins's third-base coach during their run to the 2003 World Series and has long been a target of owner Jeffrey Loria, met with White Sox team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf on Monday and didn't leave with the contract extension he sought beyond 2012. "I don't think I earned it," Guillen said.

Now, it appears the 47-year-old outspoken Venezuelan will be the Marlins next manager -- and fourth since 2010. FoxSports is reporting Guillen will be given a three-year deal to manage the Marlins.

The Guillen news comes on the same day Marlins interim manager Jack McKeon announced his retirement.

During the seventh inning of Monday's 6-4 loss against the Nationals, several Marlins fans in the crowd at Sun Life Stadium began chanting "Ozzie! Ozzie!"

Reinsdorf said in March the Marlins contacted the White Sox about trading for the manager, but the teams couldn't agree on compensation. Guillen didn't confirm the reports.

Although it rarely occurs, teams are allowed to “trade” managers for players. It happened as recently as 2002, when the Mariners received outfielder Randy Winn from the Rays for Lou Piniella. The trade went into the record books as Winn for infielder Antonio Perez, but it was a one-sided deal that served as compensation for the Mariners granting permission to the then-Devil Rays to negotiate with Piniella.

"I personally appreciate everything Ozzie has done for this organization, our fans and the city of Chicago," White Sox team chairman Reinsdorf said. "We shared the greatest moments together and wish him nothing but future success in baseball and in life."

Guillen did not confirm that he's headed to the Marlins. But did talk about them before Monday's game.

"You never hear me talk about [the Marlins]," Guillen said. "I never say the word 'Marlins' out of my mouth, no. That's their problem.

"It's not easy, like, OK, I want to get you, come here and do it.' No, that's a process. If the Marlins are interested in me, good for them. I'm open to anything."

Guillen was believed to be in line to make around $2million next season with the White Sox. The team was expected to contend for the AL Central title this year, but has struggled to the third sub-.500 finish during Guillen's eight-year tenure.

Guillen led the White Sox to the World Series in 2005 and has a record of 677-617. In 2003, he served as McKeon’s third-base coach on a Marlins team that rallied to win the NL Wild Card and then the World Series in six games against the Yankees.

McKeon, who figures to remain as a consultant for the Marlins, said Monday he would have no say in who replaced him.

"I like Ozzie. I think he's a very, very intelligent manager," McKeon said after the Marlins 6-4 loss Monday night to the Nationals. "I think he's a smart player, he was a smart player. I think he'll do well. He's done well. He's a good man. I like him. I'm going to have to like him right?"