MLB Spring Training: Travis Demeritte states his case
By Bill Felber
MLB Spring Training Recap: March 2
Winners: Braves third base competition
In Braves camp, much of the attention has been focused 0on the battle between Johan Camargo and Austin Riley to succeed Josh Donaldson at third base.
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Against the Phillies Monday evening, both were in the lineup: Riley at third and Camargo as the designated hitter. They staged a neat mano-a-mano.
In the first, Camargo doubled home, Charlie Culberson, with the game’s first run. Later that inning, Riley also doubled, driving home Freddie Freeman.
With runners at first and second in the fourth, Camargo lined a run-producing single to right to give the Braves a 4-0 lead. By the time Braves manager Brian Snitker pulled them, Camargo was carrying a .400 spring batting average; Riley’s stood at .313.
Loser: Edwin Jackson, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher
It wouldn’t feel like a real MLB spring training season without Edwin Jackson showing up to compete for a spot on somebody’s team.
Since his debut in 2003, Jackson, now 36, has suited up for 14 different teams, compiling a 107-133 record along the way. This year he’s a non-roster invitee of the Diamondbacks.
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Sadly, Jackson’s days may finally be numbered. Facing the Giants Monday, Jackson pitched the fourth inning and it did not go well. Austin Slater greeted him with a single, Mauricio Dubon doubled, and two outs later Zach Green hit a three-run home run. Before Jackson could get thee third out, Alex Dickerson delivered another base hit just to rub it in.