Sure doesn't feel like spring yet here in the northeast, but spring training is underway in Arizona and Florida.
Paul Janish hasn't played in a game yet. I thought at first he was just buried on the depth chart, with Rey Navarro, Everth Cabrera, etc. signed after he was. But no, he's injured. He had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow last month. He's hitting off tee and just started fielding grounders. He can't throw yet. He's hoping to get into an actual game March 20 or 21, but admits that's optimistic.
Haven't seen Tony Cingrani yet, either. Not sure if he's injured or just hasn't gotten into a game yet. He's supposedly being considered as a starter, but might end up in the pen.
He did give up a home run to Billy Hamilton in batting practice, so he is pitching.
Update: Cingrani is starting tomorrow (Friday). I guess he really is in the mix for a spot in the starting rotation.
Labels: Paul Janish, Tony Cingrani
