Blue Jays: The only locks for the bullpen as of now are Kevin Gregg, Jason Frasor and Scott Downs. Casey Janssen has looked solid this spring and could grab one of the remaining spots. ... Edwin Encarnacion and Mike McCoy played in a minor league game today. McCoy could play for the Jays as soon as Friday.
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Orioles: What is Cal Ripken Jr., doing nowadays? Just trying to get cops to become Little League coaches. No big deal. ... The Orioles are making a change to their farm system, moving farm director David Stockstill from his current position. Stockstill will move into another position.
Rays: The competition for the Rays’ fifth starter is over as Wade Davis gets the nod from manager Joe Maddon. Davis, a rookie, beat out Andy Sonnanstine for the job. ... The Rays sent 11 players to the minors Wednesday, including Justin Ruggiano, who was batting .447 this spring.
Red Sox: Dustin Pedroia had an x-ray on his wrist today and the results were negative. Pedroia is expected to take batting practice on Thursday and is expected to play on Friday. ... Mike Lowell still lacks a lot of mobility in his injured right hip. His trade value is diminishing as he’s just 1 for 10 this spring.
Yankees: The Yanks seem set on starting Curtis Granderson in center field with Brett Gardner manning the territory in left. ... Former Yankee Dwight Gooden was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an incident on Wednesday. He was also charged with child endangerment and motor vehicle violations.
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