Final days of Spring

Contributed by: John Northey

9 games in Florida left plus 2 in Montreal vs the Reds. So what do we know at this point?

Rotation is probably set with Sanchez & Norris earning the final 2 slots. Dickey & Hutchison have ERA's sub 2, Burhle & Norris below 3, while Sanchez is in the 4's but with just 3 walks in 13 IP (the key stat for him).
Bullpen is getting there as Jenkins & Schultz were demoted, cutting down the active players in camp further. Castro still in the mix with his 0 walk 8 K's in 9 IP. Delabar has earned himself another shot 7 innings 1 walk 9 K's, Osuna might be getting his first ML paycheque this year too with his strong spring 8 K 2 BB in 9 2/3 IP so far, Hynes is fighting hard with 0 walks 7 K's in 7 IP. Redmond has been solid and is a lock along with Loup, Cecil, and Estrada (who has had a poor spring allowing more runs than innings pitched).
2B is a bit clearer thanks to Izturis being hurt. Travis should be the opening day starter with Goins as the backup (covering SS/2B).
1B is a mess still Smoak under 600 for OPS, Barton at 600, Colabello at 700, none doing enough to justify being on the roster. Valencia playing 1B everyday might be the best option now (333/357/519 in spring). Navarro also at 601 for OPS before today so not impressing enough to justify putting Encarnacion at 1B.
CF is set with Pompey not doing anything wrong - 310/341/429 3-0 in SB-CS. Pillar doing OK at 269/296/462 a decent backup - wonder if he can play 1B?
Should we start worrying with EE only having 6 PA so far this spring? 0-6 with 3 K's.

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