Spring Training News AKA The Baseball BM

Cards are concerned with Albert Pujol's elbow:

Word out St Louis camp is that Albert has a possible serious elbow injury. He opted to not have surgery on a strained ligament in his right elbow. Some Doctors recommend that he had the surgery in the offseason but Pujols decided against it. Pujols has said "if it blows out, it blows out, there is nothing you can do about that."
I would be very worried about his performance this year, and the Cards could immediatly be done for the year without Pujols.

New Old Pitchers:

Mike Hampton and Randy Johnson are attempting to help their respective teams out this year. The big unit had a very impressive first workout. The D-backs are very impressed and are hoping he can step back into the 2nd starting spot int he rotation. The Big Left hander could be key to the D-backs stepping up and pulling ahead of the very potent National League West.
Hampton on the other hand has not pitched a full year since 2004. It is one of baseball's longest comebacks, and he plans to be right behind Smoltz, Hudson, and Glavine in the rotation fighting for the NL East crown against the phils and mets.
Other pitchers looking to be strong in the NL East are Pedro Martinez who had an excellent mound session on Sunday. Tom Gordon of the phils has said he plan on being healthier than the past 3 years because new strength training.
Also Jason Schmidt is looking good in Dodgers camp. The Dodgers don't know what to expect from Schmidt but are hoping he can step up like Randy Johnson and be sharp.

Josh Fogg:
ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Rockies have talked again about re-signing Josh Fogg, but again, Fogg's side has turned down a one-year offer. The Rockies dangled a $5 million deal, while Fogg has been looking for a multi-year contract. The ROckies need all the pitching they can get. Right now I would say that Fogg would be a key Re-add to their lineup.

Some Trade Talk:
Inge should probably be moved by mid way through spring training. He has officially lost his spot to Miguel Cabrera. If he sticks around, he will not play much at all.
The Joe Blanton situation is at a stand still. The Reds needed a starting pitcher and have watched others pick up and pull the triggers on deals for starters. The A's are apparently asking too much in return in their quest to rebuild once again.
Brian Roberts was pretty sure that he would not be coming to camp for Baltimore, but it looks like that will be happenning. The Cubs and Orioles have been in talks since before Christmas. The Orioles have asked for Joe Ceda who is untouchable in the Cubs eyes and that is stahlling the talks.

One last note, Sammy Sosa may not be playing baseball this year. He has been turned down by Texas and KC let alone other teams.. They are saying Sammy is high maintenance. HAHA