OK, it is only March 20 - so we still have 10 days or so left of spring training, but what I have seen this spring so far is encouraging. Outside of the shotty defense that comes with sticking 2 outfielders on the infield, this team has really impressive down in Florida. Daily I look at the box scores and see impressive numbers being put up. Yes, this is not the same as watching how a guy is swinging the bat or how a pitcher's breaking ball is breaking, but it is getting results all the same.
You look up and down the line up and there are guys hitting .300+. RBI are spread out over the entire line up and an occasional long ball scattered into the mix. If the birds can keep "seeing it & hitting it" the way they have been, this could be a fun team to watch.
On the other side of the white lines, our pitching has stepped it up too. Can Carp be for real? 14 straight scoreless innings! Again, some against minor leaguers - but these kids are fighting for jobs just like ours are. These are not freebie at bats. Piniero seems to be pitching with a chip on his shoulder and dare I say that Wellemeyer may make it a habit to find the 6th inning this year.
All in all, after 3 weeks of spring training, I am looking forward to the season. My buddy, Gee, just posted some 4th row tickets for sale, I may have to look into these and have a closer look at these guys this summer.
Thanks for reading.
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