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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Robb Quinlan(notes) #39 of the Los Ang... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Robb Quinlan(notes) #39 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sits in the dugout during the MLB spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Jose Guillen(notes) #6 of the Kansas C... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Jose Guillen(notes) #6 of the Kansas City Royals prepares to bat against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Jarrod Dyson #1 of the Kansas City Roy... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Jarrod Dyson #1 of the Kansas City Royals hits a RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angel... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signs autographs for fans before the MLB spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Manager Mike Scioscia (L) and bench co... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Manager Mike Scioscia (L) and bench coach Ron Roenicke (C) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim look on during the MLB spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Bobby Abreu(notes) #53 of the Los Ange... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Bobby Abreu(notes) #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim waits to bat in the dugout during the MLB spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Infielder Wilson Betemit(notes) #46 of... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Infielder Wilson Betemit(notes) #46 of the Kansas City Royals fields a ground ball out against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • Romero throws 4 scoreless innings, strikes out 4 as Blue Jays defeat Braves 3-0 The Canadian Press

    Atlanta Braves second baseman Martin Prado(notes) dives for but misses a single by Toronto Blue Jays Jarrett Hoffpauir(notes) during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Blue Jays won the game 3-0. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Charlie Riedel)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Billy Butler(notes) #16 of the Kansas ... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Billy Butler(notes) #16 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Starting pitcher Brian Bannister(notes... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Starting pitcher Brian Bannister(notes) #19 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Infielder Gary Patchett #94 of the Los... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Infielder Gary Patchett #94 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws over the sliding Willie Bloomquist(notes) #8 of the Kansas City Royals to complete a double play during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Jeff Mathis(notes) #5 of the Los Angel... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Jeff Mathis(notes) #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a RBI against the Kansas City Royals on a fielders choice during the second inning of the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Starting pitcher Ervin Santana(notes) ... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Starting pitcher Ervin Santana(notes) #54 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Jordan Parraz #21 of the Kansas City R... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Jordan Parraz #21 of the Kansas City Royals congratulates teammate Chris Getz(notes) #17 after Getz hit a 2 run home run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the fifth inning of the MLB spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13:  Jason Kendall(notes) #18 of the Kansas... Getty Images

    SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 13: Jason Kendall(notes) #18 of the Kansas City Royals warms up on deck during the MLB spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Surprise Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Angels 12-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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  • Lineup at Pirates The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News Today’s starting lineup against the Pirates in Bradenton. Derek Jeter SS Nick Johnson 1B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Marcus Thames LF Brett Gardner CF Randy Winn DH Francisco Cervelli C Jorge Vazquez 3B UPDATE, 9:45 a.m.: Sounds like we might see the Yankees actual lineup on Tuesday, almost certainly with Robinson Cano batting fifth.
  • Marlins to face Mets opening day lineup today Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post The Marlins will be facing what could be the Mets opening day lineup today, right down to starting pitcher Johan Santana. The Marlins, meanwhile, have John Baker as the designated hitter in the B game and will give Cody Ross the day off after serving as the DH Saturday in Port ...
  • Q&A: Mets reliever Bobby Parnell on facing lefties, coming out of the bullpen, and getting amped up to pitch Newark Star-Ledger Right-hander talks to The Star-Ledger about his role this season
  • Sunday doubleheader Surfing the Mets | New York Daily News The Mets will play a doubleheader today in Jupiter against the Marlins, with a "B" game at 10 a.m. followed by the main event at 1:05 p.m. Turns out, John Maine will follow Johan Santana in the regular game, not pitch in the morning. Kiko Calero also is scheduled to make his Mets debut this afternoon. 'B' game, 10 a.m. J. Feliciano, lf Cervenak, 3b Martinez, cf Hessman, dh Davis, 1b Carter, rf Adams, ss Riggans, c A. Hernandez, 2b Dickey, rhp Also piching: P. Feliciano, Blackley, Figueroa, Everts and Egbert 1:05 p.m. Matthews, cf Castillo, 2b Wright, 3b Bay, lf Murphy, 1b Francoeur, rf Cora, s...
  • Aaron Laffey starts against the Padres: Cleveland Indians spring training briefing Plain Dealer Left-hander Aaron Laffey makes his second start and third appearance of the Cactus League season today.
  • Exhibition Game 11: Red Sox at Twins Extra Bases | Boston Globe The lineups: RED SOX (7-3) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Youkilis 1B Ortiz DH Hermida RF Scutaro SS Varitek C Hall 3B Reddick LF Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett followed by RHP Scott Atchison and others. TWINS (5-4) TBA Pitching: RHP Kevin...
  • 2 Up, 2 Down – Catcher Edition Fantasy Baseball Cafe Welcome back as the Cafe kicks off the Fourth Annual Two Up, Two Down series. If you’re new to the series, what we attempt to do is profile two players at each position who we feel are being undervalued and will exceed expectations, and two more who are being overvalued and will disappoint and frustrate [...]
  • The Fantasy Man - American League East Questions Fantasy Baseball Express I was hoping to get a guy in here to do some American League analysis but no such luck so far and I can't let Chris the NL King have all the fun. So for now, I'll try to throw down some AL Only League knowledge and try to keep up with Chris' pace.American League EastNew York Yankees- Is Brett Gardner going to play Full-time?- Who will bat second in the lineup? Nick Johnson or Curtis Granderson?- Is Derek Jeter in a decline?- 5th Spot.... Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes?Thoughts: I would expect Gardner to get a minimum of 450 AB assuming he can hit consistently enough and by consistently, I me...
  • NL King - National League West Key Fantasy Questions Fantasy Baseball Express Arizona Diamondbacks:- Is Brandon Webb past his injury problems and ready to become an ace again?- Will going to the NL help Edwin Jackson take the next step?- Will Miguel Montero establish himself as one of the better NL catchers this year?- Will Chris B. Young, Connor Jackson & Kelly Johnson rebound?- Is the real Stephen Drew the 2009 version or the 2008 version?- Is Mark Reynolds steals for real and will he hit above .250?Colorado Rockies:- Will Jorge De la Rosa show that 2009 was not fluke?- Is Jeff Francis a good cheap flyer after missing most of the last 2 seasons?- Can Chris Ianetta...
  • NL King - National League Central Key Fantasy Questions Fantasy Baseball Express Chicago Cubs:- How long will Ted Lilly be out?- Is Randy Wells really reliable depth starter?- Can Carlos Marmol hold the closers job for the whole year?- Can Aramis Ramirez play 140 games?- Can Alfonso Soriano find that old magic?Cincinnati Reds:- Can you rely on Aaron Harang & bronson Arroyo?- Will Aroldis Chapman make the team?- Is this the year Johnny Cueto takes the big step?- Can Jay Bruce give you strong power numbers but hitting above .260?- Who is the starting LF of Chris Heisey, Todd Frazier, Wladimir Balentien, or Josh Anderson?- Can Drew Stubbs provide nice numbers across the b...
  • Rockies' Fowler, Seth Smith undervalued in fantasy ESPN ...season (despite missing time because of a knee injury), it's obvious that the immediate returns for fantasy players have come in the steals department. He went 20-for-28 on the basepaths at Double...
  • Big Board: Baseball Yahoo! Sports A thyroid condition hurts not only Jose Reyes' place on the latest Big Board, but teammate Jason Bay's, too.