As teams finalize their rosters in preparation for Opening Day, here's a quick look around the division to see what i's have been dotted and what t's have been crossed today:Mets:
In addition to Chan Ho Park being happily sent to the minors, they've given Lastings Milledge another shot with the big club to start 2007. The combination of Milledge maturing over the off-season and Shawn Green's batting woes made this happen. Reliever Ambiorix Burgos also makes the team as a result of Park going down, which means I'm going to have to commit the spelling of "Ambiorix" to memory.
Braves:
Kyle Davies and Martin Prado have been sent down to Richmond. Davies has shown some inconsistency while the Braves have enough confidence that Lance Cormier's shoulder has improved to the point where he could be the fifth starter. Prado had a good spring, but the second base job has always been Kelly Johnson's to lose, and the Braves have Pete Orr and Chris Woodward to back up.
Marlins:
Sergio Mitre, after missing most of the '06 season, will start the Marlins home opener while Ricky Nolasco will start the season in the bullpen. It's a temporary arrangement, but the original plan was reversed to start the season ... both will eventually be starters. Also, 37-year-old Jason Wood, with 81 career major league at bats (as opposed to 6,434 minor league at-bats), has made the team as a utility infielder.
