Marlins play it safe with Polanco
Miami Marlins infielder Placido Polanco reacts while waiting for non-roster invitee Casey Kotchman to touch home plate after hitting a three-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup against the Cardinals.
Polanco last weekend sat out due to back spasms, but he anticipated being ready by Wednesday. He felt fine hitting. The problem was throwing.