The only good result from the drought (and above average) temps

[Angel Oracle]

ST in Arizona should see minimal bad weather, which hopefully means a healthier team to start 2014.

[WallyWorld]

were the health problems in 2013 a result of poor weather in AZ????

[gotbeer]

Perfect Golf Weather.

[nando714]

Ya hope no rain March 6-9

[Angel Oracle]

were the health problems in 2013 a result of poor weather in AZ????

Hard to say, but in past years extended poor ST weather seemingly led to either not being ready for the season or players getting hurt more than normal.

[Blarg]

Weather had no factor in the Angels preparation for the 2013 season.

[yk9001]

With all due respect, AO, you've got a screw loose.

[Brandon]

I wish weather could be a considered factor in my performance.

[HaloMagic]

I wish weather could be a considered factor in my performance.

"Baby, it's been raining since Saturday. You knew I wasn't going to last long. It's not my fault."

[Angel Oracle]

Except that with all due respect, if extended bad weather hits ST, couldn't that impact how the preparation for the season progresses, both from a readiness and health standpoint?

Maybe it's differently now, but back through the 1990s, whenever a lot of bad weather hit ST, teams were concerned how it could/would increase vulnerability to injuries and a slow start.

Edited February 12, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Brandon]

"Baby, it's been raining since Saturday. You knew I wasn't going to last long. It's not my fault."

 

Dead on except I'm not a 90's R&B singer, so I wouldn't start with "baby"

[HaloMagic]

How about "babe"? Because that's what it was before autocorrect changed it. It still made since so I didn't feel like going back.

[Brandon]

Except that with all due respect, if extended bad weather hits ST, couldn't that impact how the preparation for the season progresses, both from a readiness and health standpoint?

Maybe it's differently now, but back through the 1990s, whenever a lot of bad weather hit ST, teams were concerned how it could/would increase vulnerability to injuries and a slow start.

 

This reminds me of last year with the fire Sosh plague.

 

At the end of the day these are professional athletes accountable for their own performances and how they handle themselves and their bodies all year. I'd be real leery of a dude if his excuse for being out of shape or not prepared is because he is waiting for ST or his ST was a little more overcast than expected. Same with a dude blaming his poor OPS because Sosh didn't pump him up or talk to him in some manner.

 

I just have a real issue with giving people a pass or excuse for poor performance.

[Ordos]

How about "babe"? Because that's what it was before autocorrect changed it. It still made since so I didn't feel like going back.

Sense.

Damn You Autocorrect.

[HaloMagic]

That one has to be my mistake.

[yk9001]

In the 1950's (AO's time and before), spring training lasted 6 weeks because the players were insurance salesmen during the winter.

 

Athletes today work out 12 months a year.  Have personal trainers, nutrtitionists, and personal coaches.  Training methods and techniques have advanced a thousand fold time in the last few decades.  The thought of a position player needing six weeks to get ready for Opening Day is a joke.  (the arms for pitchers may be on a slightly different schedule).

 

You know why spring training is still six weeks?  Because its a freaking gold mine for the teams.

Edited February 12, 2014 by yk9001

[Blarg]

It's because guys like Trout* come in fat and out of shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*obligatory

[Angel Oracle]

That (off season jobs) actually likely lasted through the 1980s for the average player.   Even with FA advent in the late 1970s, only the top players saw salaries really jump.    The non-stars still likely had a small enough salary on average by then, that a 2nd off-season job may have continued to exist for some of them through the 1980s at the latest.

[Brandon]

I wonder what Reggie Willits is doing these days?

[Inside Pitch]

In the 1950's (AO's time and before), spring training lasted 6 weeks because the players were insurance salesmen during the winter.

 

 

The first three weeks were used to dry out the players after an offseason of boozing.

[LAAMike]

Reggie Willits only made $2,665,000 during his major league career.  He is coaching High School Baseball in Oklahoma.  I always liked the story of he and his family living in their batting cage. 

[yk9001]

Reggie Willits only made $2,665,000 during his major league career.  He is coaching High School Baseball in Oklahoma.  I always liked the story of he and his family living in their batting cage. 

 

 

You're forgetting the money he made renting himself out as a human coaster for socialites to place their drinks on his head at high-end Newport Beach parties.

[Inside Pitch]

Reggie Willits only made $2,665,000 during his major league career.  He is coaching High School Baseball in Oklahoma.  I always liked the story of he and his family living in their batting cage. 

 

 

On the plus side, he got at least 4 years of service time in so, his MLB pension won't suck.

[Angel Oracle]

The first three weeks were used to dry out the players after an offseason of boozing.

In Billy Martin's case, it was "F*** it, let's just manage while drunk!"