Gaby Sanchez, Logan Morrison in showdown for spot at first

Position players: There will be 13 if Florida keeps 12 pitchers. Most intriguing: the Gaby Sanchez/Logan Morrison competition at first. ``They're really good prospects and major-league ready,'' said Larry Beinfest, the Marlins' president of baseball operations. Advisor Jack McKeon said Morrison, a left-handed hitter who batted .277 with eight homers and 47 RBI in 79 games at Double A Jacksonville, ``reminds me of Sean Casey a bit. Decent power, uses the whole field.''

Sanchez, a right-handed hitter, batted .289 with 16 homers and 56 RBI in 85 games at Triple A New Orleans, and the Marlins believe his struggles last spring weren't reflective of his skills. ``I'm better prepared than last spring,'' said Sanchez, who is quicker after losing 20 pounds to get to 217. ``Logan and I are comparable hitters.'' The Marlins want to settle on one and not platoon.



(miamiherald.com)