Overworked Marlins: Anibal Sanchez and Josh Johnson (Predictably) Ailing

All of you Mariners fans out there that have criticized the Seattle coaching staff for not pushing Felix Hernandez longer in games should take a long look at what's going on in Florida. Pitchers are about to report to spring training and Josh Johnson and Anibal Sanchez are still throwing with pain. Johnson is dealing with biceps soreness while Sanchez has a balky shoulder. Both have a history of injuries.

The Mariners plan was to only increase Felix Hernandez' innings thrown by 15-20 a year. For the most part, they have done just that. Let's see how the Marlins handled Johnson and Sanchez last season, understanding their development over the last three years.

Felix Hernandez:

2004 (A, AA) - 149.1 Innings Pitched

2005 (AA, Majors) - 172.1 Innings Pitched

2006 (Majors) - 191 Innings Pitched

Anibal Sanchez:

2004 (A) - 76.1 Inning Pitched

2005 (A, AA) - 136 Innings Pitched

2006 (AA, Majors) - 200 Innnings Pitched

Josh Johnson:

2004 (A) - 114.1 Innings Pitched

2005 (AA, Majors) - 152 Innings Pitched

2006 (Majors) - 157 Innings Pitched (Ended Season with Biceps injury on September 12th)

Hats off to the Mariners and shame on the Marlins. Let's hope Sanchez and Johnson make it to Opening Day.