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February
Feb. 21 - Mr. Green has decided to drop our budget from $41 million to $40 million. Doesn’t change much, just why. Wonder what he wants that extra million for…
Spring Training
Mar. 21 - Spring Training begins with a 4-3 loss in extras to Dallas. Beaumont gave up 2 runs on 3 hits with 3 walks and a K in 4 innings.
Apr 3 - We finally suffered our first major injury. Backup 1B Chris Belz is out 6 weeks with a torn hamstring. This means that 32 year old Vic Tift may be able to earn a spot on our opening day roster with good play.
Apr. 9 - With 12 days of Spring Training left, some updates on our players:
- LF Tony Kurtz is raking, with a .383/.442/.787 slash line in 52 PAs with 5 homers and 13 RBIs. The only issue I see is 15 K’s already, which is certainly high.
- Petzke has also began hitting well, with a .333/.400/.500 slash line and a HR with an RBI.
- CF Dave Ebey, who debuted last season and squirmed his way onto the top-100 prospect list, has hit 5 homers in 36 ABs this spring.
- Bobby Bowen and Mike Joyce are appearing to be our two catchers to start the year. Peter’s gonna have to show us some real good hitting to make up for his 25 grade defense.
- Last year’s number 2 starter Taylor Martinez has been hit hard, allowing 10 runs in 11 innings so far.
- Carlos Ortiz is showing us exactly why he’s going to be our number two guy this year, as he’s given up just one run and 9 hits so far with 6 K’s in 12 innings of work.
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