SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The big league spring training games begin in just two days.
The actual big league players who usually compete in those games might not be around for a little while longer.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are among eight teams that have their first game Thursday when they play the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields. If their approach to Thursday's game is a bellwether for other organizations, it's unlikely the Vladimir Guerrero Jrs, Max Scherzers, Mike Trouts and Clayton Kershaws of the baseball world will be getting live at-bats or throwing fastballs over the next few days.