Marlins optioned outfielder Cameron Maybin to Double-A Carolina.
The Marlins were true to their word about giving him a chance, but there was no reason to expect Maybin to be an asset this year. The move guarantees that Cody Ross will be the Marlins' Opening Day center fielder, but that's only because the team is facing left-hander Johan Santana. Alejandro De Aza might start against right-handers, or the team could send him down and resume giving Alfredo Amezaga time in center. The other alternative would be to trade for a stopgap. Jeremy Reed would make a lot of sense.