Day 1 at Orioles Sprint Training…

A few things to report…

 * Young players and media want the O’s spring training to STAY in Ft. Lauderdale… Why? The nightlife! More fun hanging at Shooters on the bay with the J LO look-a-likes… than playing shuffleboard in Vero with Martha Stewart! The upside to Vero is being closer to the minor league facility.  A decision will be made by the end of the month. My gut is telling me Vero…but my heart is telling my Liqourdale!

* Dave Trembley has this camp running like a fine oiled machine… Players respect the man and feel this is the best camp a lot of vets have been in - despite the run down facility…

* Steve Trachsel is AWESOME! Very personable and down to earth! Very happy with his decision to come back to Baltimore and is embracing the LEADERSHIP role that is expected from him…

* Ramon Hernandez is physically and mentally ready for this season. He looks good…is in better shape than last year…and knows a lot is riding on him to help this young pitching staff perform!

* Adam Jones is a big kid! He’s a lot of fun to interview and loves to play… Not just baseball! But Wii, football…you name it and he is up for the challenge. He is comfortable here and seems excited to be a huge intricate part of this rebuilding process.

* I think I sold Kevin Millar into making the switch from a Harley to a Victory bike! I have been talking it up for a year and yesterday he asked me when we are going to go riding… As you know, I have an “07 Vegas and I LOVE IT!

* Brian Roberts was the last player to leave… after playing a solid game  vs. the Dodgers, he stayed to workout and actually showed me a “core” workout he does with an 8 pound ball - thrown against the wall. He’s a stud!  It is only a matter of time before he gets traded to Chicago - a real shame for the O’s, but a great opportunity for B Rob!

 stay tuned for Day 2…

Posted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 9:59 am.
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