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Hello everyone! Spring Training is just now winding down as news and analysis is coming in hot. Let's break down what you need to know from the past few days:
- Carson Cistulli at Fangraphs lists his top five Mariners prospects by projected WAR.
- Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs scouts Taijuan Walker's changeup, noting some similarities to King Felix's changeup.
- Purple Row's Bryan Kilpatrick explains MLB's service time rules.
- Freddy Garcia has signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
- The average MLB player salary has hit a record high.
- The Astros have named Luke Gregerson as their closer for the season.
- Coco Crisp will be out for at least two months with elbow surgery.
- Owen Watson scouts Pat Venditte, the A's well-known switch-pitcher.
- The Mets have signed center fielder Juan Lagares to a four-year contract extension.
- A team in Korea's KBO had a very cool first pitch.