Anibal Sanchez is slowly turning into Carl Pavano:

Originally, the Marlins had hoped Sanchez might be ready to open the season with the club after undergoing labrum surgery last June. But the target date continues to be pushed back with every setback.

''They told me I have to wait for 10 days and start over again,'' Sanchez said of the latest recovery program. ``They said I had to start again because I felt pain when I was throwing at 90 feet.''

After receiving the diagnosis from Andrews last week, Sanchez said he returned home to Venezuela to visit his family.

''I just want to work to be ready,'' he said.