First number, last word

By Tom Singer

March 6, 2014

.750: Right-handed-hitting Gaby Sanchez's early spring average (3-for-4) against right-handers -- compared to .000 (0-for-2) against lefties.

"After I throw my best stuff on Sept. 25, you'll be able to say it was because I didn't have to use any bullets on March 6." -- Jason Grilli, on having his first scheduled Grapefruit League appearance, Thursday against Toronto, rained out.

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.