WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
We asked scouts and executives to weigh in on a number of topics. They were granted anonymity to speak freely. Quotes are lightly edited for clarity.
BIGGEST SURPRISE
“The Mariners will make it to the World Series because of their pitching.”
“It’s hard to pick surprises these days, but I will guess the Angels. I do not love their talent, but I do have belief in Ron Washington holding them accountable and making them pesky.”
BREAKOUT PITCHER
“It sounds like A’s righthander is still throwing strikes in spring training. He’s going to get a lot of runway there and in a good pitcher’s park. It just seems like he’s figured it out, and sometimes it takes guys with that
