Category Archives: Spring Training 08

Upon returning from Florida, the first news I heard was that Ruben Gotay injured his ankle sliding into home plate during Sunday’s game against the Dodgers in Vero Beach. I also heard that Brant Rustich has been shut down, but … Continue reading →

Would you like to see what Pedro Martinez is driving around Florida these days? Nice ride, eh? Oh and I doubt it’s a rental, based on these custom wheels (see the middle):

You may have read on Hot Foot that Larry Bowa was prepared to spit on the new rule that all MLB base coaches were required to wear a helmet — a rule created after minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh died … Continue reading →

There’s nothing on TV on Sunday morning, so head on over to Mike Silva’s Gotham Baseball Live and listen to my spring training experience at 9:30 AM. You can listen to the show here, and there is also a direct … Continue reading →

Matt Cerrone mentioned that when he arrived in Port St. Lucie, he spotted Ron Darling next to him while waiting at a traffic light. Matt didn’t gesture or say hello, possibly because Darling would have no idea who he was … Continue reading →

This warm moment occurred before the game on Satuday: “For the tenth time already, yes, Joe, it’s toasted!”

Oh, I also snuck into the “coaches conference room”. I was accosted by security but not before getting a few shots, including the whiteboard (don’t show the Phillies!). The whiteboard : Somewhere on there it says “see MetsToday.com for scouting … Continue reading →

Some MetsToday readers suggested I steal credentials and scam my way into a press conference. Well, I did get into the official press room and had an exclusive interview with Damion Easley. (OK, two minutes of groveling isn’t exactly an … Continue reading →