Spring Training - Game 10 - vs NYY - 3/11/12

[Nicholas Mueller]

That play was a beauty.

[Jim Crikket]

Our guys do realize that they're allowed to actually hit the ball, too, right?

[Nicholas Mueller]

Benson just homered~

[woolhouse]

Joe Benson got the message, Jim Crikket.

[John Bonnes]

I'm more than a little surprised that Aaron Thompson is getting an inning this early in the game. Is there any chance he's being considered as a LHed specialist?

[Seth Stohs]

Thompson is interesting only in that he is so young. He's just 24 years old as a minor leaguer. Hasn't done much. He'll probably be a starter in Rochester (maybe New Britain).

[John Bonnes]

To be honest, I didn't even know who he is. That's why I'm so suprised to see him pitch in front of so many other guys, and not facing left-handers. Weird.

[Seth Stohs]

I think they just know before the game what inning they will pitch, regardless of who is coming up. There's not much situational stuff going on this early in camp.

[John Bonnes]

What was that last pitch Manship used for that strikeout? That's not his curve? It jus t dove out of the zone.

[Nicholas Mueller]

2-1 Twins. Danny homered.

[Nicholas Mueller]

Pedro Florimon who is at bat, at least to me, kinda looks like Alexi Casilla.

[Jim Crikket]

I'm actually assuming Thompson got an inning early today to see what he could do before all the Yankee minor leaguers come in, knowing he'll be headed to the back fields tomorrow or Tuesday.

[Jim Crikket]

In other news, Vandy just beat Kentucky in the SEC championship game, Amazing emotional moment for the Commodores coach.

Yes, Im multitasking today

[Seth Stohs]

Pedro Florimon who is at bat, at least to me, kinda looks like Alexi Casilla.

Except he is like 5 inches taller than Casilla. I think Florimon is a throw-back to the shortstops of the 80s... Can't really hit, but smooth with the glove.

[Nicholas Mueller]

I think Florimon is a throw-back to the shortstops of the 80s... Can't really hit, but smooth with the glove.

At this rate, I'd rather have defense over offense.

[thrylos98]

Mike Hollimon with a blast. So far very impressive Spring. Might be in the conversation for a bench spot.

[Jim Crikket]

Some of these pitchers are stepping up. It will be interesting to see who maintains that level of performance as teams give their regular starters more plate appearances each game.

[Seth Stohs]

Some of these pitchers are stepping up. It will be interesting to see who maintains that level of performance as teams give their regular starters more plate appearances each game.

That is the big question, for sure. These are good innings for these guys to work on things and just get used to being in a game situation and on the mound, but will be good to get innings against regulars.

[glennhl]

What was that last pitch Manship used for that strikeout? That's not his curve? It jus t dove out of the zone.

It was a slider. I think Manship is really throwing the ball great!