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Brian Wilson #38 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during media photo day at Scottsdale Stadium. (Feb. 23, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
When Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez plays for the Dodgers in the 1993 film "The Sandlot," a former Dodger plays the team's third-base coach who waves Bennie home. Name the former Dodger.
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Teams enjoying good springs
Giants. The defending World Series champions' pitching looks as strong as ever.
Reds. They are playing well, and the Cardinals (Adam Wainwright) and Brewers (Zack Greinke) have suffered injuries.
Tigers. Ace Justin Verlander and newcomer Brad Penny have excelled.
General managers under scrutiny
Brian Cashman, Yankees. No, his job isn't in jeopardy, but the Rafael Soriano signing highlighted the club's internal tension between patience and quick results.
Jack Zduriencik, Mariners. After a brutal 2010, the Mariners need to display signs of progress.
Doug Melvin, Brewers. The past two seasons have been disappointing for the Brewers, and they loaded up with Greinke and Shaun Marcum.
Lingering injury of the week
Chase Utley's right knee. Rest and a cortisone shot didn't help, and surgery appears to be a possibility.
Quote of the week
"I don't have any pressure. I know what I have to do. My velocity was way better than my last outing, and that's good for me. I think I'm getting better."
-- Oliver Perez as he approaches
the end of the Mets' road
POP QUIZ ANSWER
Maury Wills.Thanks to Gary Mintz of South Huntington for the suggestion.
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