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The most important player to watch this spring on all 30 teams

Spring training isn't just about getting your arm ready for Opening Day or getting some reps in the cages. For some players, it's a chance to win a job, or keep a job, or prove that you're healthy, or show that you are ready to take the next step. Here are 30 players to watch this spring.

American League

Baltimore Orioles -- Austin Hays, RF. The big story will be Manny Machado moving to shortstop, but I'm not too worried about that transition; he started 43 games there in 2016 and played well (plus-3 defensive runs saved).