spring training outlook

Pitchers and catchers for most of the MLBs 30 clubs have reported and the rest will report in the coming days.  Some position players have begun to trickle in but not all, full squads don't start reporting until Saturday.  Around the league the biggest story of the spring so far is that Albert Pujols did not sign a contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals.  It sounds like Mr. Pujols wants to see what the free agent market brings him, after the season.  On a more local level C.C Sabathia lost weight and Joba Chamberlin might have gained weight, well thats fine as long as it doesn't affect their pitching.  barring a trade (for a stating pitcher) Joba will be in the Yankee bullpen and Sabathia will anchor the pitching staff.  On the Yankees pitching front there is an open competition for the 4 and 5 spots, probally to be filled by either Bortolo Colon or Freddy Garcia and Ivan Nova, barring some trade activity.  The only other note worthy thing at this point from Tampa is how Jorge Posada is going to take to being the every day DH.  Russell Martin has been brought in to assume the Yankees everyday catching duties, and he will probally be backed up by Francisco Cervelli, since you don't want to hurt the seasoning of prospects Jesus Montero and Austin Romine.  Right now the only thing to say on the Mets is how this whole Madoff thing is going to affect the baseball team, we may not know that right away but whether or not they trade Jose Reyes and his expiring contract, during the season might be a strong indicator.  Lots of people have opinions on this and whether or not the Met owners knew or not is irreverent, without getting into all the legal stuff the Met ownership is being sued by the trustee trying to uncover funds in the Madoff ponzi scheme, we don't know exactly when or how much money they need but the Wilpons will have to sell, at least part of their baseball team.