Just testing out the technology here. At this stage, this is a pain in my rear end to put up here. I need reps. Here’s Hammond Stadium being spruced up for spring games.

Like I said before, I’m not going to run from drill to drill with my cameraphone, taking pictures. But there will be a few.

Back to more important stuff…..

Sidney Ponson said he weighed 252 pounds the last time he got on a scale, and he’s confident that he’s lost some pounds since then as he prepares for Tuesday’s weigh-in. I doubt we’ll be able to get a number, but we’ll see. Honestly, I’m more interested in seeing what he’s got.

Ponson and pitching coach Rick Anderson were quite the couple coming out of the clubhouse this morning, with Andy doing most of the talking. Reminded me a little of 2002, when Andy verbally put an arm around LaTroy Hawkins, the first steps towards Hawkins’ makeover. 

Speaking of weights. Michael Cuddyer said he weighs around 220 and actually gained weight during last season to finish at 230. When it was pointed out that Joe Mauer has a tough time keeping weight on during the season, Cuddyer barked: “He needs to lift more weights!” before laughing.

Rondell White said he’s at 223 pounds and would like to drop eight more during spring training.

Terry Steinbach, down to work with the catchers for a few days, said he will run the dummy drill again this year. In that drill, the catcher anchors himself at home plate and takes a throw from the outfield while Steinie slings a tackling dummy at them. It’s supposed to somewhat simulate home plate collisions. Steine could always call Torii Hunter over if he needs realism….

Talked with Kevin Slowey, Twins pitching prospect. What a chatty, witty fellow (must be the Winthrop thing). While talking about his pitching style (not a lot of power, plenty of accuracy), he said: “You appreciate watching guys who can really locate, the Madduxes the Brad Radkes. At the same time you envy guys like Jesse (Crain) who can rare back and throw it by somebody. It’s something you can’t do but are able to watch.”
Crain overheard the comment and said: “Nice! He got me in there. That won’t be forgotten.”

See you Tuesday….

  

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