The following pitchers were promoted to the major leagues since the last time I published this article:

Max Scherzer
Nick Adenhart
Aaron Laffey
Jo-Jo Reyes

They will be replaced by new entrants next week.

Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds

Bailey went 1-1 in his last two starts, Bailey has been going deeper into the games, and striking out more batters. He has…
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Colby Rasmus

The thought was the Cardinals moved Jim Edmonds to San Diego to give the starting job to Rasmus, but with their glut of outfield talent, they were able to send him back to Memphis for some more seasoning. He is certainly still in the future at Busch, and has the potential to be 30/30 someday. When he comes…
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Max Scherzer, Arizona Diamondbacks

Scherzer was called up to the big leagues today, although it is not certain in what capacity he will serve. He might get a start if Micah Owings’ injured ankle makes him unable to go, but nothing has been announced yet. If Scherzer has a spot in the Arizona rotation, grab him up.

Tags: aaron laffey, adam miller, carlos carrasco, chris volstad, clayton kershaw, gio gonzalez, homer bailey, jeff niemann, jo jo reyes, joe savery, Justin Masterson, max scherzer, nick adenhart, phillip humber, radhames liz, rick porcello, wade davis

How the top rookies and prospects of 2008 have performed so far in Spring Training as they fight to make their respective teams

Clay Buchholz (3 games) 8.2 IP, 11.50 ERA, 9 ER, 3 HR, 2 BB, 7 Ks

Still consider Buchholz the front-runner for that last spot in the Red Sox rotation. Bartolo Colon has looked good so far, but he hasn’t…
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1. Evan Longoria, TB—3B—Let’s get the funny stuff out of the way quick. Ha, ha, his name is really close to Eva Longoria. Ok, now that is over, Longoria is going to be a real stud. Even though publicly they state different, the Rays have paved the way for him to take over the starting third base job this season. Barring a complete collapse during the spring, Evan will…
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1. Jay Bruce—CIN—The crown jewel of the Reds’ minor league system, Bruce has a real shot to open the season in CF for Cincinnati. Bruce made a stop at all three levels of the minors last year, and excelled at each one. For the season he hit roughly .319, 26 HRs and 89 RBI on his way to Minor League Player of the Year. The Reds traded last…
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