Around AL East Spring Training, 3:17: Big Day For Joba

Blue Jays: The Jays may not know exactly what the future holds for their starting rotation, but right now it looks good on the end of Brian Tallet. He allowed just one hit over four innings today. ... Sure, the Jays might finish in the cellar this season of the AL East, but you know what? There are reasons to watch this team in 2010. In fact, there are at least 10. ... Happy birthdays to a couple of key Jays.

Orioles: The Orioles will need offense in 2010 -- it's just too bad it didn't show up on Wednesday. ... Camden Chat asks five questions to MASN's Steve Melewski.

Rays: Opening Day starter James Shields is looking impressive as the season approaches. Shields allowed one run in five innings of work Wednesday. ... Ben Zobrist is an All-Star on and off the field. Perhaps he is too good to be true? ... A look at reliable bullpen arm Dan Wheeler. 

Red Sox: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched a bullpen session on Wednesday and it reportedly went well.He had no restriction during the BP session. ... After John Lackey's start on Wednesday, he has pitched nine innings without allowing a run. ... Jed Lowrie has mono. So please, no one kiss him.

Yankees: Joba Chamberlain pitched well Wednesday. Still no word on his role for the upcoming season, although some assumed today's start was critical for Joba going forward. ... The Yankees have a close eye on Joe Mauer. Don't you think otherwise.