Anibal Sanchez has defeated the Marlins in arbitration, becoming the first player to win in salary arbitration this year. The right-hander will earn $8 million in 2012 as opposed to the $6.9 million that Miami offered. Sanchez, who is eligible for free agency after this season, was 8-9 with a 3.67 ERA in 32 starts in 2011, when he struck out 202 in 196 1/3 innings.