MESA, Ariz. -- A hodgepodge of arms will be in competition for three open rotation spots in A's camp this spring. There are the assumed favorites, and then others.
Right-hander Chris Bassitt understands why he falls into the latter category, but the Tommy John patient is determined to change some minds.
"I want him to think that way," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "Whether or not there are enough innings to look at him as a starter, we're not sure yet. We'll see how camp goes. He's one of those guys that maybe is a tweener guy.