GABY SANCHEZ HUMBLE ABOUT MARLINS CHANCE

Manager Fredi Gonzalez is on the record saying Gaby Sanchez will get first shot at first base this spring. But Sanchez — who hopes to become the first Marlins fan to grow up and win a spot in the opening-day lineup — says he doesn’t consider himself a shoo-in.

“It doesn’t really change anything. I still feel like it’s a position that needs to be won regardless of anything,” he said. “Everybody has a shot to win the position. I just got to be calm and not stress too much and not put too much pressure on me and let my skills play out.” …

Reliever Scott Proctor began throwing off the mound last week — his first “bullpen sessions” since undergoing surgery on his right elbow in October to repair a partially-torn flexor tendon. “I started spinning off some sliders (on Monday),” he said…

The Marlins’ annual FanFest is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Dolphin Stadium. There will be one minor change from previous fests. This one will start a bit later — at noon.

(palmbeachpost.com)