Things I thought were interesting...
Rick Ankiel has a good shot at making the Cards opening day roster as a hitter. He belted 21 homers in the minors last season.

Kevin Appier is competing for a spot with the Mariners.

Andy Marte has been traded two times in seven weeks.

The Padres only have one player under 30 in their everyday lineup (Kahlil Greene).

Felix Diaz, formally a big White Sox prospect, is going to play in Japan.

Bobby Abreau may be traded to the south siders for Jermaine Dye.

David Kelton was not offered a contract by the Cubs and has caught on with another club.

The Devil Rays are still hoping that Josh Hamilton, former first overall draft-pick, will conquer his drug addiction.

More to come...

John  ¶ 3:21 PM