Anibal Sanchez and the team completed a salary arbitration hearing Friday and a decision is expected Saturday. He is asking for $8 million, while the team countered with $6.9 million. [...]
The Marlins are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (5) Anibal Sanchez - Sanchez will be in high demand this offseason. He's just 28 and he continues to pitch like a top-of-the-rotation starter. The Marlins figure to make the right-hander a qualifying offer to be eligible for draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere. Juan Carlos Oviedo - Oviedo, the pitcher formerly known as Leo Nunez, is not part of the Marlins' long-term plans. He hasn't pitched in 2012 because of issues surrounding his age and identity. Randy Choate - Most modern bullpens employ lefty...
It wasn’t quite a near no-hitter, but Max Scherzer became the first pitcher this season to strike out 15 batters Sunday in a victory over the Pirates. Scherzer allowed two runs in seven innings in the game. Tigers pitchers struck out 17 in all. This year’s previous high strikeout game belonged to Anibal Sanchez, who…
Sanchez pitched seven strong innings Saturday, yielding only two runs on seven hits and two walks. However, he failed to get the win, as the Marlins provided him with zero run support.
Spin: Sanchez's 2.32 ERA should have pundits clamoring for an All-Star nod. However, with only two wins on the season, Sanchez can't be considered among the elite fantasy pitchers at this point. That could change if stars like Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez can break out of their offensive doldrums.
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