Mariners: Jon Heyman continues to insist that the M's are in on Jarrod Washburn...Lookout Landing previews some of the Mariners' most important minor league stories for 2010...Jason Vargas walked four and struck out one in his start on Monday, but he nevertheless has a rotation slot sewn up...Kanekoa Texeira tossed another two shutout innings Monday, effectively clinching a roster spot...the M's do not play Tuesday.
Angels: Joel Pineiro was sharp in a split-squad outing Monday. So far this spring, the sinkerballer has recorded 35 outs on the ground and just 13 in the air. Sinker still works...Reggie Willits and Maicer Izturis both returned Monday from minor injuries...Scott Kazmir, working through shoulder tightness, will start Tuesday.
Athletics: Andrew Bailey and Craig Breslow both returned from elbow issues to pitch against the Mariners on Monday. Both allowed one run in one inning...Michael Wuertz has been shut down for five days with rotator cuff tendinitis. Bob Geren is optimistic that he won't miss much time...Ben Sheets will start Tuesday. So far this spring, he has five walks, five strikeouts, and 19 runs allowed in 8.1 innings.
Rangers: The Rangers' five starting pitchers have combined for 72 strikeouts and 32 walks in 80.1 innings. Without Rich Harden, it's 55 and 17 in 62.2...Neftali Feliz struck out the side on Monday, brushing triple digits.