Weaver eases into shape, throws off hill
Filed Under (MLB News) by admin on 28-02-2009
Weaver eases into shape, throws off hill
Easing into shape, Weaver throws Right-hander Jered Weaver, taking it more slowly this spring than last year when he came out of the chute blazing, threw off a mound for the first time on Friday and was feeling good afterward.
Diamondbacks’ Webb scratched from start (AP)
Arizona ace Brandon Webb was scratched from his first spring start Friday because of a sore right forearm. Webb threw off flat ground Friday morning and said his arm felt better than it had the previous day, and he expects to make his next scheduled start March 4 against Mexico in Tucson. “I ended up throwing and felt not 100 percent but 80 percent better than I did yesterday,” Webb said.
US loses injured Sizemore from WBC (AP)
Cleveland Indians All-Star center fielder Grady Sizemore will not play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic because of soreness in his left groin. The injury has been bothering Sizemore for about a week and he had been considering not playing in the WBC. He was scheduled to leave training camp with Indians third baseman Mark DeRosa on Sunday and join the American team in Clearwater, Fla.
Big Unit pain-free in his first outing
Big Unit pain-free in his first outing The simple fact that Randy Johnson was able to pitch this early in the exhibition season meant more than how he pitched. So it was a bonus that he pitched adequately, too.
Danks, Floyd out to defy expectations
Danks, Floyd out to exceed expectations Gavin Floyd and John Danks have emerged as solid No. 2 and No. 3 pitchers behind ace Mark Buehrle, but the expectations that each pitcher has for himself goes well beyond numbers.
Webb scratched from scheduled start
Webb scratched from scheduled start Brandon Webb was scratched from his first start of the spring Friday after experiencing tightness in his right forearm.
Pesky Gardner impressing early
Pesky Gardner impressing early The Bombers have several big boppers, and they’re hoping Brett Gardner, battling to be the starting center fielder, proves to be the perfect complement.
