First number, last word

By Tom Singer

February 15, 2014

78: The highest number seen on the back of a player in Pirate City, worn by Omir Santos, the former Cleveland catcher signed to a Minor League contract.

"This year, I'll be better." -- Starling Marte, a finalist for the National League Gold Glove for left fielders, on missing out on the award that went to Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez.

Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.