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Mental and Physical Thoughts Going into Spring Training

Posted on January 27, 2011

I have been asked by several family members, friends, and fans how I feel about being invited to Major League spring training and what my expectations and goals are regarding big league camp.  When the Baseball Ladies asked me via … Continue reading →

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Q and A with Cosart and Colvin

Posted on June 9, 2010

I know most of you are wrapped up in draft mania right now so I thought I would distract you with another column idea.  I will be the middle man in a Q and A with Jarred Cosart and Brody … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Early Season Performance

Posted on May 23, 2010

First let me thank you for your patience.  I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted an article.  I have received many encouraging emails to share my insights pertaining to my performance this year.  As I write this entry, It … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Mailbag

Posted on March 29, 2010

I would like to start by thanking everyone for taking the time to respond to my earlier post.  I received good constructive criticism along with helpful ideas for the future.  Also a lot of you took the opportunity to ask … Continue reading →

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Feedback

Posted on March 15, 2010

As you know, I have been writing columns at this site for about a year now and I would like your feedback about their content.  The columns to date have included my insights into the world of minor league baseball.  … Continue reading →

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Catching Up… Part 3 (January 27th-March 1st)

Posted on March 10, 2010

I arrived at Bright house Field on January 27th at 830am. When I arrived, there were 10-15 players at the complex already working out. The players ranged from the 32 year old, best pitcher in baseball, Roy Hallady, to the … Continue reading →

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Catching Up… Part 2 (November 22nd- January 26th)

Posted on February 25, 2010

It turns out my 2 part column is turning into a trilogy… November 22nd marked the start of my off season.  During the off season I like to set short term goals for myself because that is the most effective … Continue reading →

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Catching Up… part 1 (September 9th-November 25th)

Posted on February 19, 2010

It has been 163 days since my last entry, but no one is allowed to yell at me for my hiatus because I am writing this on February 19th, 2010, my 24th birthday.  The past 163 days have been a … Continue reading →

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Coming to you live from Scottsdale Az

Posted on October 25, 2009

Long time no talk.  I blame that totally on myself, but I have been extremely busy in Arizona.  To make up for this atrocity I have decided to offer a special feature.  All the Phillies on the team (Scott Mathieson, … Continue reading →

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Why We Play the Game

Posted on September 9, 2009

If you have been a consistent reader of this blog you will recall my first entry in which I described the struggles and the grind that is minor league baseball.  Unless you have gone through it, you really can’t understand … Continue reading →

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