Mar 13, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Corey Kluber (28) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Remind us, who does spring training matter for? Thanks for asking. There are three answers:
- Players competing for a roster spot
- Players who have been struggling and have something to prove
- Players who are bonafide starters who need to get reps/work out the kinks
That’s it. The only groups that should be judged are the first two.