Posted in Red Sox on Feb 17th, 2007 3 Comments »
Starting tomorrow actual baseballs will be thrown by actual baseball players. Edison Avenue is alive with excitement … OK, I’m being a little dramatic. Seriously, there is something special about watching the public cheer every player’s move. And even better than that is watching the new players’ reaction to being cheered in such a usually tepid early spring training atmosphere.Before I answer another round of really good questions, I found this interesting after … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on Feb 17th, 2007 3 Comments »
Pitchers and catchers just got off the field after doing a conditioning test. This was new to the Red Sox, although strength and conditioning coach Dave Page said that the tests were something they did every year in Arizona. The tests that were administered on the field included:- Two timed 300-yard shuttle runs- 10-pound medicine ball tosses, one from each side of the body- Side shuffle for a five-foot distance- Shuttle … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on Feb 17th, 2007 2 Comments »
I know there are some really good questions I haven’t got to, but will answer them all later today. Just wanted to give quick update on what Jason Varitek had to say. It should be noted that his conditioning is the best I’ve seen it (added a few pounds he said, although it looks to be muscle). Dustin Pedroia also made an appearance and he wasn’t lying when talking about the shape he is in. … continued »
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