I feel the same way, and it's true it is somewhat competitive. It's just a human insinct to want to win when offered the alternative of losing. What helps this cause are the guys who are in position battles. They want to put on a show so they can get in the lineup, rotation, or even just on the roster. For the rest, the guys who have no chance or who have a #3 or #4 spot waiting for them in the lineup, spring training is just BP... a taste of what to expect. So you can't count on those guys to do much. Pitching is somewhat different, cause even Carpenter doesn't want to get hit hard, but if you check his spring training stats, that's exactly what's happening. Baby steps to April...
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