What are the Marlins going to do with Alex Sanabia now that they have Javier Vazquez?
— Steve A., Miami Adding Vazquez solidifies the rotation. In Vazquez, the Marlins have a proven veteran who has logged at least 200 innings in nine of his 13 big league seasons. For Sanabia, not much changes, because the game is still performance-driven. Yes, the Marlins’ rotation projects to be set, but there is always a need for depth. In 2010, for instance, when Florida used nine different starters, Sanabia made the leap from Double-A Jacksonville, making 12 big league starts among 15 total appearances. Sanabia is just 22, and he won the respect of his teammates with his competitiveness and talent as a rookie. He will go into Spring Training looking to build on his 5-3 record and 3.73 ERA in 98 1/3 innings this past season. For now, Sanabia would look to be in contention for a bullpen spot, perhaps long relief. Or, if the team feels he would benefit by being in the Triple-A New Orleans’ rotation, it may choose to start him off there. Ultimately, what happens in Spring Training will
