Today was the first day that we had all of our minor league players in camp with the exception of a few that are having visa issues. We started out dark and early at 5:30 am setting up physicals for the remaining position players. They started arriving at 6 and I think there were about 40 or so guys that needed to get something done. It ran really smoothly and we knocked everything out before 9.
We had a meeting with all of the players and coaches at 9:45 and got the first day rocking. These next few days will be pretty hectic with all of the meetings and beginning of camp obligations that everyone has. Our first game is Thursday.
Minor league baseball is officially here.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Spring Training
Spring training is by far the most hectic time of the year in professional baseball. Most of the guys that were with me in Spokane last year and other short season players are experiencing their first spring training. There are usually around 150 guys in camp and everyone is trying to get a full season job at a higher level than they were at last year.
Minor league pitchers and catchers had their first official day on Monday. We started at 6 am with physicals. Luckily a bunch of the guys come down early and were able to knock out pieces of it. There were still some new stations that were only available on the actual physical day that were backed up. Our physical consists of blood/urine, EKG, joint measurements, ortho physical, general physical, and body fat.
These last few days have not been too bad since it is just pitchers and catchers. They have 2 groups that go out for a couple of hours each so they finish in the early afternoon. Once the position players get here the workouts will get a bit longer and then when games start....that's when the days are long.
Minor league pitchers and catchers had their first official day on Monday. We started at 6 am with physicals. Luckily a bunch of the guys come down early and were able to knock out pieces of it. There were still some new stations that were only available on the actual physical day that were backed up. Our physical consists of blood/urine, EKG, joint measurements, ortho physical, general physical, and body fat.
These last few days have not been too bad since it is just pitchers and catchers. They have 2 groups that go out for a couple of hours each so they finish in the early afternoon. Once the position players get here the workouts will get a bit longer and then when games start....that's when the days are long.
Monday, March 1, 2010
In Arizona
Today was driving day to Phoenix. My brother lives in Phoenix also, so he flew down to NM for the weekend and just drove back with me. It was a pretty uneventful drive. Made it to Mesa in about 6 hours.
Minor problem. Our 2 bedroom apartment was supposed to be ready for us to move into today. The previous tenants decided to extend their stay at the last minute and they were scrambling to find us a place. Well, they found one....a 1 bedroom. Since that won't work, they got me a hotel room and let my roomie stay in the 1 bedroom for a few days until they get a 2 bedroom ready. A small pain in the ass, but hopefully it will all be straightened out in a few days.
Tomorrow I'll stop by the complex and get ready to get going.
Minor problem. Our 2 bedroom apartment was supposed to be ready for us to move into today. The previous tenants decided to extend their stay at the last minute and they were scrambling to find us a place. Well, they found one....a 1 bedroom. Since that won't work, they got me a hotel room and let my roomie stay in the 1 bedroom for a few days until they get a 2 bedroom ready. A small pain in the ass, but hopefully it will all be straightened out in a few days.
Tomorrow I'll stop by the complex and get ready to get going.
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