Oh, What a Day: Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training

Brandon Heikoop by Senior Analyst Written on February 13, 2008
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makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. I'm interested to see how reliant he is on his devastating slider and how much pressure he puts on himself to be the man in Minnesota.

New York Yankees: The Bombers return with essentially the same squad that lost in the ALDS to Cleveland. The Rodriguez ticker has expired; all that is left is to see what happens at first base.

Oakland Athletics: Blanton, Chavez, Street, Ellis. Who is the next one to be shopped in Oakland? Don't sleep on that injury prone Canadian!

Seattle Mariners: Everyone wants to know about Bedard. I want to know about Sexson.

Tampa Bay Rays: The baby Rays have a new look, a young and impressive top three in their rotation and a deep bullpen. My pick to surprise baseball and make the playoffs.

Texas Rangers: I know its not fair, but I've already ruled out this club. But let's see if they made the right choice on Hamilton.

Toronto Blue Jays: One last shot before division rivals' farm systems are major league ready. Keep an eye on Vernon Wells' attempt to justify his contract.

 

National League

Atlanta Braves: 84 wins and a disappointment of a season from a "re-tooling" club. The clock might run out with Chipper getting older and Teixiera on his way out for greener pastures.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Statistically, they had no right to be in the playoffs. With their youth, they should make a reasonable argument to prove the "stats guys" wrong.

Chicago Cubs: Still spending money and still looking to be sold. Why not Mark Cuban?

Cincinnati Reds: They are preparing themselves for a Dusty Baker-led season by bringing in mediocre veterans to block the paths of top prospects.

Colorado Rockies: Was 2007 luck? Or is this a beginning of a dynasty? Rob McQuown chimes in.

Florida Marlins: Another rebuild? How long before the next championship?

Houston Astros: It looks like they should be able to hit, but who will step up in the rotation other then Oswalt

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