Playing mostly right field last season, Victorino batted .281 with 23 doubles, 12 homers, 78 runs scored and 37 steals. He was also among the National League leaders in outfield assists.
In short, he was a contributor to Philly's stunning late-season run to overtake the collapsing New York Mets in the NL East.
His strong play essentially allowed Philly the luxury of letting Aaron Rowand pursue free agency and install Victorino in his place.
Although the A's have a few more exhibition games left on their spring schedule, Oakland already played a pair of regular-season games this week against Boston. The A's split the series in China and Suzuki went 3-for-8.
Suzuki became Oakland's starter last June in what amounted to an audition. Kurt won the starting role on a permanent basis by batting .249, with 7 homers and 39 RBI in 68 games.
Things aren't looking so sunny for Kauai product Tyler Yates. Atlanta traded the 30-year-old lefty to Pittsburgh yesterday for a minor-league pitcher. Because the Pirates have a surplus of relievers, Yates could end up starting the season in Triple A.
And Kamehameha grad Dane Sardinha, a catcher, is in the running to make Detroit's roster as a backup to Pudge Rodriguez.
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