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Surprise players who could crack your team's Opening Day roster

Every spring, teams have strong performances by players with low expectations of making the team. Sometimes, there are younger players proving they are ready earlier than anticipated. Sometimes, it's older players coming off injuries trying to prove they have what it takes. Sometimes, it's guys who seem to have fallen through the cracks, but who take advantage of an open competition or injuries ahead of them. Below are 30 such players, one for each team, who have an opportunity to surprise you this spring and grab a role on the big league club in April.