Yep. Well respected source. Contrary to what you think Salsa, I know my stuff. :up
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Yep. Well respected source. Contrary to what you think Salsa, I know my stuff. :up
Oh HD, I never denied you know your stuff....I just think that sometimes you HAVE TO think outside the box.....to see ALL angles before a final opinion comes out. Instead of the usually cookie cutter mentality....
No argument from me.
Think the Mariners will try to sign Griffey? He's still available I hear and word is he would love to go back to Seattle.
There's no telling in baseball. Who saw Tampa Bay coming last season? Not me. The 2006 Tigers even were a surprise to me, as were the 2008 Tigers.
No argument from me.
Think the Mariners will try to sign Griffey? He's still available I hear and word is he would love to go back to Seattle.
Yes I do :up
Jimbo
Today, Thursday February 12th, the Cleveland Indians pitchers and catchers have reported to their Spring Training location of Goodyear, Arizona! Hooray!
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Tribe to bring Frank Viola in as camp instructor....
Frank Viola, the 1987 World Series MVP and 1988 American League Cy Young Award winner for the Twins, will be in Major League camp as a Spring Training instructor. Indians pitchers and catchers were set to officially report for duty Thursday.
While the 48-year-old Viola has never previously been affiliated with the Indians' organization, he was a teammate of manager Eric Wedge when the two played for the Red Sox in 1992.
Viola will assist pitching coach Carl Willis and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez with instruction in big league camp. He will also help out with the Minor League arms.
Welcome Franky!
Tribe brings on Viola as camp instructor | indians.com: News
Frank Viola, the 1987 World Series MVP and 1988 American League Cy Young Award winner for the Twins, will be in Major League camp as a Spring Training instructor. Indians pitchers and catchers were set to officially report for duty Thursday.
While the 48-year-old Viola has never previously been affiliated with the Indians' organization, he was a teammate of manager Eric Wedge when the two played for the Red Sox in 1992.
Viola will assist pitching coach Carl Willis and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez with instruction in big league camp. He will also help out with the Minor League arms.
Welcome Franky!
Tribe brings on Viola as camp instructor | indians.com: News
Who do you speak of, the Marlins? Are they a part of the Grapefruit League?
The Indians former Spring home was Winter Haven, Florida. Last year was our last year of 14 consecutive years of holding spring training there.
They are still putting the finishing touches on a state-of-the-art facility in Goodyear, Arizona. We are now a part of the Cactus League.
I met Frank a couple of years ago at the ESPN Restaurant on the Boardwalk in Disney World. I told him how much I appreciated his days with the Red Sox.
Great guy!!! :up
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Paul,
I spit all over my screen more times because of you.....you funny bastard!
No....none of the above. ALOT of the free agents that have not hooked up with a team, were released from rookie ball to the big leagues, come down around the middle of January to workout in hopes of getting picked. I worked out last year with a couple of pitchers that needed a catcher to throw simulated innings for a few scouts. On occasion, you get a few vets. I worked out with Benito Santiago a few years back(in the weightroom at Florida International University or/and The U). I always try because it is a pro workout and I can pickup some stuff from the vets for my kids and get ready for my season....
...ah, the advantages of living in paradise....
Sheets Undergoes Successful Surgery
By Drew Silva [February 12 at 9:35pm CST]
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Ben Sheets underwent successful elbow surgery Tuesday. A source claims that "a return in the second half is realistic barring setbacks." Sheets is shooting for August.
Clubs already are inquiring about signing Sheets for the second half. If healthy, he will be extremely attractive to contenders, who at that point could sign the former Brewers' ace without forfeiting a top draft pick, writes Rosenthal.
It doesn't sound like a team is going to take a chance on him before the season starts.
By Drew Silva [February 12 at 9:35pm CST]
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Ben Sheets underwent successful elbow surgery Tuesday. A source claims that "a return in the second half is realistic barring setbacks." Sheets is shooting for August.
Clubs already are inquiring about signing Sheets for the second half. If healthy, he will be extremely attractive to contenders, who at that point could sign the former Brewers' ace without forfeiting a top draft pick, writes Rosenthal.
It doesn't sound like a team is going to take a chance on him before the season starts.
Spring Training Cliches
By Tim Dierkes [February 12, 2009 at 10:05am CST]
It's time for another edition of Spring Training Cliches here at RotoAuthority. Here's a look at last year's list. Readers are always a big help in compiling these links, so leave 'em in the comments or email me at rotoauthority@gmail.com.
Change in weight
By Tim Dierkes [February 12, 2009 at 10:05am CST]
It's time for another edition of Spring Training Cliches here at RotoAuthority. Here's a look at last year's list. Readers are always a big help in compiling these links, so leave 'em in the comments or email me at rotoauthority@gmail.com.
Change in weight
- Tony Abreu - lost 11 lbs.
- Rafael Betancourt - put on a ton of muscle
- Blaine Boyer - lost more than 15 lbs.
- Brian Bruney - lost 16 lbs.
- Robinson Cano - lost 5 lbs.
- Jose Contreras - lost 25 lbs.
- Manny Corpas - trying to lose 20 lbs.
- John Danks - added 15 lbs. of muscle
- Adam Dunn - [ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3810847&name=olney_buster"]Moved Temporarily[/ame]
- Tom Gorzelanny - lost 15 lbs.
- Travis Hafner - lost about 10 lbs.
- Phil Hughes - added 10 lbs.
- Scott Kazmir - "gained close to 20 lbs."
- Jon Lester - gained 5 lbs.
- Julio Lugo - gained 10 lbs. of muscle
- Brandon McCarthy - [ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3857199&name=gammons_peter&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines"]Health of pitchers remains a huge issue for WBC - ESPN[/ame]
- Chris Perez - lost 15 lbs.
- Colby Rasmus - "significantly bulked up"
- Edgar Renteria - lost 15 lbs.
- Carlos Silva - lost about 30 lbs.
- Nick Swisher - lost 16 lbs.
- Troy Tulowitzki - lost 8 lbs.
- Chase Utley - "said he ended last season 'in the low 180s' and is now in the 'high 190s.'"
- Garret Anderson - using Boras Institute for first time
- Russell Martin - took up yoga, "credits his new girlfriend, a model and fellow native of Quebec, with teaching him an organized, grounded way to run his life."
- Nate Robertson - added flexibility with Pilates; told agent he "never felt this good physically"
- Delmon Young - more intense training, better body composition
- Barry Zito - "committed himself to his fitness and offseason program like never before," working out with Brian Wilson
- Brian Burres - LASIK surgery
- Michael Cuddyer - laser eye surgery
- Bill Hall - LASIK surgery
- Justin Morneau - laser eye surgery
- Freddy Sanchez - wearing contact lenses for first time
- Carlos Zambrano - LASIK surgery
- Travis Hafner - "[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3843683&name=olney_buster"]Moved Temporarily[/ame] from shoulder surgery, informing the front office that the feels much better, like the difference between day and night. He has also hired a personal chef and worked on his nutrition."
- Shawn Hill - pain-free
- Koji Uehara - added changeup, new breaking pitch
- Joel Zumaya - "working on a "really good changeup"
- None yet
- Bobby Crosby - worked on hitting with Mark McGwire, had his approach McGwire-itized
- Dontrelle Willis - says this is how he threw when he won 22 games
