Unless fighting for a spot, most players would say its only about getting your work in to be ready for the real bell. Also, the roster is fluid, by May team needs often change and past results generally mean nothing until, of course, they do.

Still, its fun to speculate and fret and fantasize. Sometimes I think baseball is one of the most over analyzed and dissected sports and then I turn on the NFL Network where watching big guys do broad jumps and cone drills in skin suits is now a thriving media event and pundits solemnly debate the real life (ie, financial) difference between a 29 inch vertical leap and a 31 inch vertical leap. Riveting.

Seems like the year Joey changed his name to Albert he homered in 6-7 straight spring games and went on to a big season. 1994 or 1995? Unfortunately, I don’t see a Joey/Albert on this year’s team.

Is it just me or does Asdrubal look physically sloppy (out of shape) with the do-rag, longer hair and baggy uniform? Is this the way to earn a long term deal? Hitting .125 isn’t helping, either.