I’m not doing game by game for Spring Training this year either. It just doesn’t mean that much (and isn’t nearly as fun.) I get more out of the pregame shows this early in the spring.
On today’s radio pregame, Lou suggested KOSUKE may end up 3, or may end up 2, or may end up 5. He seemed pretty confident Fukudome could be a good 2, and that seems to be the fall back if he struggles at 3. Lou also went over the roster battles, as he thought of them:
– Closer (noting all three are capable)
– righty spot in the bullpen (looking for a power arm; Lou “off the top of his head” throws out Jose Ascanio, Seda, Hart, Petrick but it’s not limited to them)
– lefty spot in the bullpen (only Cotts mentioned)
– Centerfield
I think he skipped the 5th Starter, which actually sounds like a fine idea. Carlos is willing to pitch every 5th day if everyone else will go with it.
I can’t tell if Wuertz is locked in for a spot again and that’s why no one’s mentioning him, or if everyone’s forgot about him again, or if a package of Michael W/Murton/Marquis has been put on craigslist, best offer accepted.