GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Roles will shift in the Oakland Athletics' bullpen if closer Andrew Bailey misses the start of the season with a forearm strain.But Merced's Brian Fuentes, the man likely to inherit ninth-inning duties in Bailey's absence, isn't looking that far ahead yet.
"Nothing changes," said Fuentes, a four-time All-Star closer who signed in the winter to set up for Bailey. "I get up when my name is called. Would I like to (close)? Of course. I know I can do it."
Bailey hasn't ruled himself out for opening day. But with 13 days left until the Athletics' opener and no date for him to resume throwing, chances appear slim.
Dodgers 6, Giants 3
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rubby De La Rosa, the Dodgers' minor league player of the year last season, threw four hitless innings in his second spring start to help Los Angeles beat San Francisco. Giants starter Jeff Suppan, competing for the long relief role, allowed two runs and seven hits over four innings with two strikeouts.
White Sox 18, Athletics 1
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Carlos Quentin had four hits, including a homer, and drove in four runs to power Chicago pastOakland. A's starter Bobby Cramer gave up eight runs and nine hits over three innings.
Sizemore passes test
Grady Sizemore passed another important test on his recovery from knee surgery by sliding. The three-time AL All-Star said he felt good after going feet first into a sliding bag. He repeated the drill four times.
Short hops
Reliever Scot Shields retired after a 10-year career with the Angels. ... The Mets released second baseman Luis Castillo despite still owing him $6 million. ... Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran received a cortisone shot in his left knee, which has been inflamed because of tendinitis.
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