Well, the first Grapefruit League contest is in the books, and the race is on in every spring training camp to win a job on a major league roster.
Among those competing for a spot on the Pirates roster is a bit of a longshot, but he’s certainly a player worth rooting for.
Dustin – not to be confused with Dexter – Fowler was acquired last week from the Oakland A’s after they designated him for assignment. The A’s had to clear a spot on their 40-man roster to make room for free-agent reliever Trevor Rosenthal, and Fowler drew the short straw.