Marlins optioned 1B Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans.
Sanchez, an All-Star last year, was spectacular for the first few months of the 2011 season but he has been a well below average regular since then. He struggled over the spring and carried the offensive woes into the season, batting .197 with one homer before Miami sent him packing. Logan Morrison could be switched to first base, where his defense would at least be viable, while Sanchez works out his kinks on the farm. Miami must be kicking themselves for not selling high on Sanchez over the winter.
Quite the fall from grace for Sanchez. Morrison is best suited at 1B and this could lead to more playing time for Austin Kearns in LF.