We may have to learn to say Asher Wojciechowski this season. (USATSI)
We may have to learn to say Asher Wojciechowski this season. (USATSI)

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It's like these guys want jobs or something.

It seems like every game Wednesday was started by a pitcher competing for a rotation spot, and seemingly all of them put their best foot forward.

Eddie Butler, who has company in top prospect Jon Gray, allowed one earned run in five innings, lowering his ERA to 2.63. Asher Wojciechowski, who's trying to make Roberto Hernandez obsolete, allowed one earned run in 4 2/3 innings, giving him a 1.08 ERA. Matt Andriese, who's a good bet to at least begin the year in the rotation with the injuries to Alex Cobb, Drew Smyly and Alex Colome, allowed no earned runs on three hits in five innings, striking out six. David Phelps continued his bid to overtake Tom Koehler, two-hitting the Tigers over five scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 0.56.

That's not even including Taijuan Walker, whose coronation seems a foregone conclusion after he allowed no runs on two hits in six innings Wednesday. He has allowed just six hits in 18 shutout innings this spring.

In fact, we were just warming up with those four. They're the ones who would have the least Fantasy impact if they won a rotation spot. So of Wednesday's hopefuls, who would have the most? I have a couple names for you.

1. Carlos Rodon stops time and space

You know how at the end of The Matrix Neo has that lightbulb moment that makes him stop bullets and go all inner light on Agent Smith? Isn't this the same thing?

(Thanks to MLB.com for the video.)

Rodon was the third overall pick in last year's draft, so you have to expect the White Sox will coddle him to some degree. But at age 22, he doesn't have much developing to do and clearly has the upside to contribute in Fantasy right away. Even if he doesn't claim the job in spring training, he'll be up soon enough, so he's not a bad draft-and-stash in mixed leagues.

2. Daniel Norris looks major-league ready

While Marcus Stroman's torn ACL seemed to clear the way for both Aaron Sanchez and Norris to make the Blue Jays starting rotation, there was some question as to whether or not the latter was ready. But on Wednesday, he showed why he's so highly regarded, allowing one run on three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts in six innings. In his last three starts, he has allowed just two earned runs with 16 strikeouts over 15 innings. At least in leagues where his relief pitcher eligibility makes a difference, he's a must-draft, and he's beginning to close the gap on Walker in general sleeper appeal.

3. C.J. Cron needs more love

He hasn't gotten much hype as a sleeper, but remember Cron hit eight home runs in 123 at-bats in his first two months in the majors last year before the Angels dropped him to part-time duty. Well, Josh Hamilton's shoulder surgery puts him in line for regular at-bats at DH, and he's proving he deserves it this spring. With another 2-for-3 performance Wednesday, he's now batting .396 (19 for 48) with two home runs and seven doubles, tied for the lead among all hitters in both the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues. Get him on your radar as a late-round corner infield option in Rotisserie leagues.

4. Kyle with a K

Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, who averaged just 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings in his first full season last year, struck out seven Rays in six innings Wednesday, giving him 17 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings this spring, and it may not be just a spring oddity. According to The Associated Press, he plans to emphasize his changeup more this season.

"I think it's just going to make my fastball better, which is the one thing I was looking for."

Not saying I'm drafting him in mixed leagues or anything, but if he can just get to seven per nine, it'll make him much more viable in that format.

5. Gee, we hardly knew ye

If you were planning to target Dillon Gee with a late-round pick -- and you'd have to be in a deep league to do so -- you might want to ease up. Rafael Montero is having a fine spring, allowing one run on three hits in four innings Wednesday, and has seemingly gotten back to what made him a highly regarded prospect in the first place, issuing no walks over 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts.

"I was very impressed with the way [Montero] threw," manager Terry Collins told MLB.com. "That was the best I've seen. We've heard for two years about what a strike-thrower he was. Last year, when he came up, I don't know if it was nerves or what, but we didn't see that. Then twice this spring now we've seen exactly what everybody is talking about. He's had two very good outings in a row where if it's not a strike, it's near the zone. That's the kind of pitcher we know how he should be."

Gee is about as plain Jane as it gets, so in the long run, you'd prefer Montero win the job. That's not to say he'd be a hot commodity in mixed leagues if he does, though.