A's Minor League Camp Photo Gallery, Part 1

Oakland A's minor league spring training camp is underway and we have the photos to prove it. Inside is a selection of photos from Papago Park.

OF prospect Jermaine Mitchell readies himself to take batting practice. He is currently playing for the Stockton spring team, but he is expected to start the season in Kane County.

SP prospect Ben Jukich throws a bullpen. The lefty pitched for Vancouver and Kane County in 2006.

Infielder Christian Vitters was the WAC Player of the Year in 2006. He missed most of the 2006 short-season with a broken thumb, but he is healthy.

Infielder Frank Martinez established career-highs in HRs (7) and RBIs (58) with Kane County in 2006.

First baseman Greg Dowling takes a big cut in a spring game for Stockton. He hit .268 for Vancouver in 2006.

OF Matt Sulentic enters the 2007 season as one of the A's top hitting prospects. He hit .354 in 38 games for Vancouver and .235 in 30 games for Kane County in 2006.

OF Toddric Johnson was the first A's 2006 draft choice to be promoted past Vancouver. He is expected to start the season in Kane County.

Infielder Mike Affronti looks to turn a double-play. He had four homers for Vancouver last season.

SP Dan Meyer throws a bullpen at Papago Park. Meyer is working back to full strength after having surgery last season. He will start the season in extended spring training.

SP Inoel Deaza throws a bullpen session. He made 16 starts for Vancouver last season.

SP Kevin Olsen throws at Papago Park. Olsen won six games in 2006. He has 28 appearances at the major league level in his career.

P Steve Bondurant is back on the mound after missing most of the 2006 season.