Injuries to watch during Spring Training

There are some big named players who've had surgery in recent months that you'll have to watch closely before your draft day.

Albert Pujols: Well, maybe not. He played all season with the elbow issue last year and was the NL MVP. It will be worth watching if the repaired elbow gives him any trouble.

BJ Upton: He finally got the shoulder patched up that plagued his fantasy value all of 2008. Apparently it didn't bother him too much in the playoffs though. He'll be taking it slow in the spring.

Chase Utley: After tearing up pitching in the 1st half of 2008, his hip slowed him down big time in the 2nd half. He's had it worked on so we'll have to see how the power stroke looks in the spring.

Joe Mauer: Looks like he'll be ready for spring. His repair work shouldn't be a problem but it's worth watching.

Rich Harden: Harden won't pitch in the WBC because of another shoulder surgery. He's hurt more than he's healthy so maybe this time off will help Hardin. He's a 5 to 6 inning pitcher b/c of his injury woes.

Erik Bedard: After being a top 5 fantasy pitcher in 07, we'll see if the doctors have repaired what made him a fantasy non-factor in 08.