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Wednesday, March 15, 2006 |
Pickoff Moves
In the better-late-than-never department:
Roster Notes
- Bengie Molina, on his .190 average in spring training:
"I've got a lot of things in my head right now with the pitchers and I'm trying to get in tune with them, so I don't care about hitting right now."
- Orlando Hernandez left Tuesday's Diamondbacks/White Sox game early because of tightness in his neck and back.
- Garret Anderson's foot injury is a case of strained plantar fascia, a condition that could keep him out of the outfield for the season. The Angels rank last in home runs in the Cactus League; with Kendry Morales having a very strong spring (batting .433 with six extra-base hits), the Angels have left open the possibility of him getting playing time on the big club. Mike Scioscia said, "If there is a role on our club, then we will strongly consider it. If he is going to stay with us, it will not be swinging the bat just once a week."
- Barry Zito is on pace to be Oakland's opening day pitcher, against Randy Johnson.
- And now you know why the Snakes picked up Alberto Collaspo: Arizona shortstop Craig Counsell still hasn't had an at bat thanks to his cranky shoulder.
- Maya will be happy to learn that the Diamondbacks like Jeff DaVanon's play in spring training; he's hitting .450 (9-20) with 11 walks. The Human Walk Machine's back in action.
- Rafael Furcal will get his first start today, against his old team, the Braves.
- Derek Thompson will start throwing off flat ground soon following his Tommy John surgery. He's already had multiple knee surgeries, including cadaver cartilage replacement (didn't Darren Dreifort have that kind of operation?), and expects to be in working order for the Arizona Fall League.
- Tony Abreu and Chris Truby have been reassigned to the Dodgers minor league camp. Rotoworld says Truby will be a backup at Las Vegas if he's sent there, and Abreu will be the starting second baseman in Jacksonville.
- Cesar Izturis thinks he'll be back earlier than expected from his rehab, saying he could scrum in the minor leagues as spring training camp breaks in late March. Manager Grady Little says eh, not so fast:
"With that grafting that took place on his elbow," Little said, referring to Izturis, "if he comes back too quick it's got a chance to put him right back to square one and we're not going to take any chances there.
"We think he's coming along very well, but a timetable has not been set yet."
- Little also thinks J.D. Drew should be fine for the season:
"We want him on the field day in and day out," said Grady Little, who has yet to announce whether Drew will return to the No. 3 spot in the batting order or yield to Nomar Garciaparra and drop to No. 5.
"You don't know when a guy's going to run into a wall or something like that, but there's nothing foreseeable that would keep him from getting out there on a regular basis. From what I've seen this spring, the way he's hitting and running out triples and going from first to third, you're seeing a very good player who wants to play."
The San Antonio Marlins Of Florida?
Somebody needs to tell Jeff Loria that if he plans on making a relocation threat, it needs to be credible. San Antonio does not qualify.Angels 10, Royals 7
The only surprise here is the big number of runs the Royals managed. Offensively for the Angels, Jeff Mathis, Brandon Wood, Michael Collins, and Curtis Pride homered, while Kendry Morales had a pair of extra-base hits; Wood's hit was his first in spring training (he's hitting .100). Collins got his home run in his only spring training at bat so far, and against last year's flavor-of-the-month, Cubs reject Andy Sisco. Hector Carrasco struggled in three innings, giving up four earned runs.
Comments:
Eleven walks in 30 PAs? Someone should check DeVo for 'roids.
Also, Loria should consider Oklahoma City if he is going to consider anything. They have proven to be a better basketball town than New Orleans, I am sure they would love to see some Major League Baseball.
Also, Loria should consider Oklahoma City if he is going to consider anything. They have proven to be a better basketball town than New Orleans, I am sure they would love to see some Major League Baseball.
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