Some prospect links for your weekend enjoyment...
- Noel Arguelles threw off of a mound for the first time in Royals' camp, and everyone of importance made the trip to see it, reports Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
- The Oakland A's went above slot to sign Max Stassi in last-year's draft, but his combination of talent and bloodlines should make him worth the investment, notes Jane Lee for MLB.com.
- Sandy Alomar, Jr., who is in Indians' camp as an instructor, praises the defensive work being done by Lou Marson behind the plate, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- Add Cubs' bench coach Alan Trammell to the Starlin Castro fan club, notes Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Castro, in his first camp, is taking some of the heat off of Andrew Cashner, Muskat says.
- Thank you Pat Andriola of The Hardball Times for finally having some perspective on Jenrry Mejia.
- Bryan Augenstein is in competition for the 5th spot in the Diamondbacks rotation, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.