Dane Myers

Myers started the game with a pair of doubles and a run scored before going to extra-inning against the Pirates. He started the tenth as the runner on second and scored the tying run to extend the game. The 29-year-old outfielder delivered in the 12th, knocking a deep hit to right field to walk it off.

If Stowers and Griffin Conine were competing for one roster spot a couple of days ago -- it's not entirely clear that was the case, but let's go with it -- the pressure is off now in light of Jesus Sanchez's oblique injury. Stowers hasn't helped his cause by going just 4-for-24 this spring, though he has walked nine times. He's still more interesting going forward than Conine or Jonah Bride or Derek Hill or Dane Myers or Matt Mervis.

Not great. Sanchez suffered the oblique injury during Thursday's spring contest against the Braves and will require a trip to the injured list at the outset of the regular season. His absence likely leads to a starting role for Dane Myers in right field for a couple weeks. The 27-year-old slugging corner outfielder put together the strongest year of his career last season when he posted 18 homers and 16 steals in 149 contests. Barring any setbacks, which isn't a given with oblique issues, he should return by mid-to-late April.

Derek Hill has seemingly pulled ahead of Dane Myers for the Marlins starting center field job, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Both players have put up solid numbers this spring, and Jackson suggests they’re each likely to begin the year on the active roster. Hill, 29, is out of options and cannot be sent…

Derek Hill has seemingly pulled ahead of Dane Myers for the Marlins starting center field job, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Both players have put up solid numbers this spring, and Jackson suggests they’re each likely to begin the year on the active roster. Hill, 29, is out of options and cannot be sent…