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Angels closer Rodriguez struggles again (AP)

 
Probable opening day starter Jered Weaver appears ready to start the season for the Los Angeles Angels. Closer Francisco Rodriguez is another story. After Weaver held the Chicago Cubs to six hits and one run in six innings to lower his spring ERA to 1.67, Rodriguez allowed five runs in the seventh in a 7-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. (link)

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