Mariners: It’s looking like an 11-man pitching staff to start the year. Jesus Colome, despite an impressive spring, will likely be left off the team so they can keep Ryan Langerhans on a five-man bench...Ian Snell allowed six runs in five innings Thursday, but did walk just one batter, concluding his spring with 18 strikeouts and three walks...Erik Bedard threw in the bullpen on Thursday and looked very, very good.
Around AL West Spring Training, 4/2: Wrapping It Up
Angels: Mark Saxon looks at the remaining roster battles. Bobby Wilson, Michael Ryan, Cory Aldridge, Terry Evans, and Robb Quinlan are all still uncertain of where they’re going to be next week, among a few others...Reggie Willits will indeed begin the year on the DL...Lyle Spencer interviews Brandon Wood to talk about his upcoming shot as the regular third baseman.
Athletics: Justin Duchscherer wrapped up his spring with six shutout innings, striking out six...Kurt Suzuki likes Oakland’s offense this year.
Rangers: Gil LeBreton talks about the Ryan Garko acquisition, and what went wrong along the way in negotiations for Mike Lowell...Texas traded 17 year old lefty Edwin Escobar to San Francisco for Rule 5 pick Ben Snyder, allowing them to send Snyder to the minors...Doug Mathis has earned the final spot in the bullpen.
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