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Aaron Cook started against the Diamondbacks, and save for a floating cutter that Chris Young pounded for a solo homer, Cook was excellent in three innings of work.
“This year, I’m using my four- seamer and cutter a little bit more,” said Cook, who will be the No. 2 starter. “When you’re in spring training, you’ve actually got a lot of freedom to go out there and work on your stuff.”
The same can’t be said for Kip Wells, a candidate for the back of the rotation. Every outing matters for him, and Monday he didn’t have his best stuff. In three innings, he allowed two hits and three walks and also hit a batter.
“He needs to be more efficient with his pitches,” manager Clint Hurdle said.
