Josh Rogers has earned plenty of fans in his clubhouse and around the game by virtue of his reputation as the fastest-working pitcher in the Grapefruit League. And the Orioles' young left-hander has claimed that title honestly.
There might have been more talented arms brought in by the Orioles during July's teardown trades. But none has been a quicker study in endearing himself to his new teammates or embracing the nothing-to-lose attitude this team might eventually embody than Rogers, who will carry that into his first start spring Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
"I think the thing I love most about him is the guy's not scared," Orioles right-hander Andrew Cashner said.