Around AL West Spring Training, 3/19: Hunter Hurt, Harrison In?

Mariners: The Mariners have had their eye on Rockies NRI Paul Lo Duca this spring, although with Rob Johnson looking healthy, it’s unlikely that anything happens here...Mike Sweeney smacked a triple on Thursday as he continues to make his bid for the team. The odds are against him, but Ryan Garko has options.

Angels: Ervin Santana, who lost more than 2mph off his average fastball in 2009, claims to be feeling pretty close to his 2008 form, when he was a legitimate ace...the Angels are feeling a little thin in the outfield, with Reggie Willits battling a hamstring issue.

Athletics: Injury update: Michael Wuertz felt good after throwing 21 pitches in a minor league game Thursday. Craig Breslow and Andrew Bailey are near a return. Joey Devine thinks he could throw again in a few days. Rajai Davis and Coco Crisp are optimistic as well...the A’s held a tryout for 17 year old Dominican prospect Wagner Mateo. The Cardinals signed Mateo to a $3.1m contract a year ago, but that deal was voided when they found out he has a degenerative eye condition...Tyson Ross is the longest of shots to make the team, but don’t tell Tyson Ross - he struck out seven in three innings on Thursday...Athletics Nation takes a look at whether Adam Rosales could win a starting job.

Rangers: Tommy Hunter strained his left oblique Thursday and now looks doubtful for Opening Day, as oblique injuries take a little while to heal and have a nasty tendency to linger. Good news for the other rotation competitors...Matt Harrison struck out seven of the first eight Brewers he faced Thursday, impressing everyone as he makes his rotation case...Josh Hamilton homered again, a good sign for the talented outfielder coming off a down season.