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Marlins Considering Shannon Stewart

There's not much left among free agent outfielders; Shannon Stewart may be the best bat still standing.  On Friday, the Marlins observed Stewart at a private workout.  They're considering him as a center field option.

As Clark Spencer writes, Stewart hasn't played center since 2000.  Even then it was just one game.  He hasn't played the position even semi-regularly since playing 44 games there in 1998 with the Blue Jays.  Stewart will be 33 soon and has problems with both feet.  Even if he could hit like a center fielder, he probably can't stay on the field regularly or play credible defense.  The Marlins would probably offer a million bucks plus incentives, and then use Alex Sanchez as the backup plan.

I'm surprised they can't snag a Reggie Willits or David Murphy type, a blocked young guy who could be an average center fielder.

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