Miami Marlins: Arbitration hearings set for A. Sanchez, Bonifacio; Reinsdorf supports Ozzie

Well before pitchers and catchers report next month, the Marlins have other business to resolve. Their arbitration hearings with Anibal Sanchez and Emilio Bonifacio are set for Feb. 3 and Feb. 7, respectively. Both are believed to be taking place in Tampa, but some cases usually are heard in Phoenix as well. Sanchez is seeking $8 million, a $ 4.3 million raise from his 2011 salary. The club countered with a $6.9 million offer. Whether Sanchez wins or loses, it looks like he will be the fifth-highest paid player on the team next season behind Carlos Zambrano ($18 million), Hanley Ramirez ($15 million), Josh Johnson ($13.75) and Jose Reyes ($10 million). The Cubs are picking up all but a $3.135 million of Zambrano’s salary. The Marlins aren’t as far apart with Bonifacio. He put in for $2.2 millon, $250,000 more than the Marlins’ number. Bonifacio has a nice raise coming either way after earning $425,000 in 2011. As a file-and-go team, the Marlins cease negotiating wi...