Intrasquad plans for the Rockies
The rain has subsided in Tucson, so there is a little less worry about getting in Monday’s intrasquad game than there was hours ago. So unless the wetness returns, the game is set for Monday at 12:30 p.m. MT.
Interestingly, two frontline players — third baseman Ian Stewart and center fielder Dexter Fowler — are slated to participate. But as manager Jim Tracy said, that’s merely so they’ll have enough players.
Eric Young Jr., trying to win a utility spot, will play left field — a new position. Young is a natural second baseman. He played center field in a brief stint in the Majors last season. Young also could see time at third this spring.
On the pitching side, left-hander Jimmy Gobble is the only one with significant Major League experience participating.
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Let’s hope the rain can hold off as today was super soggy! Was at the field yesterday and saw Chris Ianetta playing 3B for a while during BP… Thought that was interesting.