Gaby Sanchez Gets Call, Miller Optioned

As the Florida Marlins attempt to remain at least on the horizon behind the white-hot Phillies, they have made a roster move would could significantly impact their offensive and defensive alignments. If nothing else, they'll have many more options at their disposal.

Gaby Sanchez, a 25-year-old corner infielder with great gap power and some home run ability, has been recalled in a corresponding move to the demotion of disappointing pitcher Andrew Miller. He's played pretty equally at first base and third base this season for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate. Emilio Bonifacio, nearly named league MVP after a huge Opening Day, has been struggling at third base -- though he has been hitting a bit better of late.

Considering both Sanchez and Jorge Cantu can play either first or third base, in addition to the fact that Bonifacio can play almost anywhere on the diamond and could serve as a good pinch-runner, the Marlins all of a sudden have tons of flexibility.

One would hope Sanchez wouldn't get the call to simply sit on the bench. Thus, he'll most likely take over at either third or first base with Cantu manning the opposite corner. In Triple-A, Sanchez was hitting .284 with a .351 on-base percentage. He had nine home runs and 39 RBI in 60 games. He also swiped five bases in five attempts. He had also compiled 82 doubles in the previous two minor-league seasons.

The Marlins are 7 games out in the NL East and 4 1/2 behind in the wild card. They currently rank 11th in the NL in batting average and 10th in on-base percentage.

Fantasy Spin: We already told you we liked him in deep leagues where you need modest help in all categories. That doesn't change now, but I would like to see him play every day before committing to him heavily.