With only nine days left before the first spring training game, position players have begun to report to camp. As pitchers and catchers continue to get into shape, the rotation is nearly set in stone with Kevin Correia, and southpaws Jonathan Sanchez and Pat Misch fighting for the fifth spot. Correia appears to be the frontrunner for the job after posting a 4-7 record, 3.45 ERA, and striking out eighty batters in 101.2 innings of work. Sanchez and Misch will likely get plugged into the rotation in the event of an injury to one of the regular starters; Brad Hennessey is also capable of starting games, but has not started a game since the 2006 season and will probably be used to get left-handed batters out in the late innings. Another pitcher hoping to earn a spot on the roster is non-roster invitee Scott Williamson, former National Rookie of the Year in 1999 is looking to resurrect his career after a second Tommy John surgery.
