Anne Rogers writes about some roster battles, including Nick Pratto making a wave in camp.
“I felt like I was hitting without a backside for a long time,” Pratto said. “Swinging at pitches I don’t normally swing at, having to sell out to certain areas. Taking balls I don’t normally take because I wasn’t able to control my body.
“I was playing very careful and I didn’t like playing that way. … It’s tough to look in the mirror and be like, ‘That’s what I have today,’ but you’ve got to get out there.