- In a change from their rich hitting history, the current version of the Indians farm system is instead loaded with arms, says Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- Aaron Crow, Tim Collins and Nathan Adcock, all making their major league debuts, threw scoreless innings coming out of the Royals bullpen on Thursday, reports Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star.
- Eduardo Escobar made a good impression on White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen this spring, says Mark Gonzales of Baseball America.

