Battle Lines Update: Fowler hanging in

A look at the position battles the Rockies have this spring:

Closer

Both players will make the roster, as either the closer of setup man.

1. Manny Corpas, right-hander | 0-0, 1.13 in eight games.
Last game: Friday, 8-3 win against Mariners at Peorida. Worked scoreless ninth, giving up one hit.

2. Huston Street, right-hander | 0-0, 5.79 in 10 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Street worked a perfect ninth, striking out one. He has allowed one run in eight innings his last seven appearances.

Bullpen

Out of options: Ryan Speier and Juan Morillo.

Signed to minor-league contract: Matt Belisle and Josh Fogg (can opt out of minor-league assignment only if they get a job on an Opening Day roster)

1. Ryan Speier, right-hander | 1-0, 2.00 in eight games.
Last game: Thursday, 8-6 loss against Dodgers at Hi Corbett Field. Allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning, leaving him unscored upon in seven of eight big-league games this spring.

2. Juan Morillo, right-hander | 0-0, 3.55 in 12 games
Last game: Friday, 8-3 win against Mariners at Peoria. Worked a shutout inning, walking one, rebounding form giving up two runs in two of three previous appearances.

3. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 1.23, 1 save, six games.
Last game: Wednesday, 18-11 loss against Angels at Tempe. Worked 1 1/3 hitless innings with no walks and two strikeouts.

4. Josh Fogg, right-hander | 0-0, 6.43, four games
Last game: Thursday, 8-6 loss against Dodgers at Hi Corbett Field. Allowed three runs on five this and a walk in two innings.

Fifth Starter

Options remaining: Franklin Morales and Greg Smith.

Signed to minor-league contract: Matt Belisle and Josh Fogg (can opt out of minor-league assignment only if they get a job on an Opening Day roster)

1. Franklin Morales, left-hander | 2-2, 4.50 in five games.
Last game: Tuesday, minor league game at Tucson. Started and in five innings allowed 10 runs, all earned, on nine hits with three walks and four strikeouts.

2. Greg Smith, left-hander | 0-2, 9.00 in three games
Last game: Tuesday , 9-8 loss to Cubs at Mesa. Allowed four runs, three earned, on seven hits, including a Milton Bradley home run, and two walks in three innings in his first big-league appearance since March 3.

3. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 1.23, 1 save, six games.
Last game: Wednesday, 18-11 loss against Angels at Tempe. Worked 1 1/3 hitless innings with no walks and two strikeouts.

4. Josh Fogg, right-hander |0-0, 6.43, four games
Last game: Monday, 7-1 victory against Brewers at Hi Corbett Field. Worked a scoreless inning after giving up five runs in four innings of a minor-league game last Wednesday.

Left Field

Options remaining: Seth Smith, Matt Murton, Ian Stewart and Carlos Gonzalez.

1. Seth Smith, left-handed hitter | .300, 16 games, six doubles, two triples, one home run and eight RBI
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Started in left field and was 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored, a double and a triple.

2. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | .302, 22 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth.

3. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.304, four doubles, two triples, three home runs and 11 RBI in 18 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Started in right field and was 1-for-2 with a double, run scored and stolen base.

4. Carlos Gonzales, left-handed hitter | .189, 13 games, three doubles, one triple and one home run
Last game: March 21, 8-4 loss to Texas at Surprise. Sideliend since with strained muscle in his side.

Centerfield

Options remaining: Ryan Spilborghs and Dexter Fowler.

Minor-league contract: Scott Podsednik (can opt out of not on Opening Day roster)

1. Ryan Spilborghs, right-handed hitter | .375, 16 RBI, five doubles, two triples, four home runs, six stolen bases, 15 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Started in center field, and moved to right later in the game. Went 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, stolen bases, walk and two RBI.

2. Dexter Fowler, switch-hitter | .304, 27 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in center field and went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

3. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .209, 18 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in left field, but did not bat.

Backup outfielder

Options remaining: Matt Murton

Minor-league contract: Scott Podsednik (can opt out if not on Major League Opening Day roster) and Dan Ortmeier (cannot refuse assignment)

1. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | 302, 22 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth.

2. Dexter Fowler, switch-hitter | .304, 27 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in center field and was 1-for-2 with a run scored.

3. Dan Ortmeier, switch-hitter | .304, 24 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Walked as a pinch-hitter.

4. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .209, 18 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in left field and did not bat.

Backup infielders

Options remaining: Ian Stewart

Out of options: Omar Quintanilla and Jeff Baker

1. 2B-SS-3B Omar Quintanilla, left-handed hitter | .286, 20 games
Last game: Friday, 8-3 win against Mariners at Peoria. Entered defensively at shortstop and was 0-for-1.

2. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.304, 18 games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Started in right field and was 1-for-2 with a run scored, a walk and a double.

3. 1B-2B-3B-LF-RF Jeff Baker, right-handed hitter | .375, 11 games
Last game: Saturday, 10-6 victory against Cubs at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively at third, and was 1-for-1 with a run scored.