Pitchers and Catchers Report - Official ST Pic/News Thread

[rawaction]

Almost didn't recognize him without the towel. Get it!

[Electron Blue]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

he's bunting the hell out of that ball!

[Vanilla Ice]

Oh, look who it is:

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

don't hurt yourself

[BigbadB]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

he's bunting the hell out of that ball!

 

HAHA

[davearm2]

What did the Padres give Prior? Was it $1M?

 

And what did the Mets give Johan Santana? A little bit over that, right?

 

Somehow I think Mark Prior is even more pissed off about how things went the last few years than any of you guys are.

 

Now obviously we'll never know what the "but for" world held for Prior, but it's quite plausible that the guy is signing a deal with a couple more zeroes on it this offseason if not for the abuse he suffered as a Cub.

 

Hard to blame a guy for wanting out of an organization that might've cost you $100M or so in earnings.

[IheartMBnDL]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

he's bunting the hell out of that ball!

 

 

Mark Prior: I will get you little ball... muahahahahah"

[David]

Freakin calves are still huge.

[Omar]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080221/i/r472059936.jpg?

 

L-R: Colvin, Fukudome, Fuld, Kroeger

Colvin looks like he's put on a little weight.

 

Yet he's still leading.

[Guest]

What did the Padres give Prior? Was it $1M?

 

And what did the Mets give Johan Santana? A little bit over that, right?

 

Somehow I think Mark Prior is even more pissed off about how things went the last few years than any of you guys are.

 

Now obviously we'll never know what the "but for" world held for Prior, but it's quite plausible that the guy is signing a deal with a couple more zeroes on it this offseason if not for the abuse he suffered as a Cub.

 

Hard to blame a guy for wanting out of an organization that might've cost you $100M or so in earnings.

 

No doubt.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Oh, look who it is:

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080216/i/r3287558074.jpg?x=176&y=345&sig=cuynuCPt.pyr8J_a1IUL0Q--

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.584b80194059469e8274de127e874865.padres_spring_baseball_azmg108.jpg?x=208&y=345&sig=n4RHdPaxm_397.hGCIggKw--

 

--Too bad he wont pitch this year.

[Abe Frohman]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080221/capt.ebdc3f650d334238ab209ba74295e6a5.yankees_spring_baseball_fljj102.jpg

 

Please, may I touch your foot. I'm afraid you underestimate my sneakiness.

[Sammy Sofa]

Jeff Goldblum is going to have a monster year for the Yanks.

[MPrior]

Oh, look who it is:

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.73690cc515ca4304b51cd87b6b412603.padres_spring_baseball_azmg103.jpg

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080216/i/r3287558074.jpg?x=176&y=345&sig=cuynuCPt.pyr8J_a1IUL0Q--

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080220/capt.584b80194059469e8274de127e874865.padres_spring_baseball_azmg108.jpg?x=208&y=345&sig=n4RHdPaxm_397.hGCIggKw--

 

This hurts my soul a little. I know, that ship has sailed, and all that. But it's still...Mark Prior. In another uniform. And SMILING, DAMMIT!

[MPrior]

On second thought, I don't think that's a smile. Definitely a grimace. Yes, a grimace. For sure. Clearly he regrets his decision.

[Butterscup1679666578]

On second thought, I don't think that's a smile. Definitely a grimace. Yes, a grimace. For sure. Clearly he regrets his decision.

 

 

Definitely tweaked something.

[TheGrinch]

Jeff Goldblum is going to have a monster year for the Yanks.

I award 50 points. Nice

[Abe Frohman]

Jeff Goldblum is watching you poop.

 

http://www.jeffgoldblumiswatchingyoupoop.com/

[Chocolate Milk]

Nice set of jugs on Prior.

[Guest]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080222/capt.10361d2938fd4013aadcca54ffb389e0.cubs_lee_spring_baseball_azmg201.jpg?x=231&y=345&sig=MruOpeeNFSRbleygRyJxMg--

Bearded DLee

 

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080222/i/r2501023175.jpg?

Howry

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

TCR has a really detailed report from Arizona Phil about today's practice.

 

Link.

 

Of special note...

 

Also, for those interested, Eric Patterson has played ONLY CF so far (no 2B), Jake Fox has been playing ONLY LF-RF (no C), Ronny Cedeno has played ONLY SS (no CF), Casey McGehee has been used as a catcher ONLY (no 3B or 1B), and Mike Fontenot (playing 2B) is always assigned to the Iowa squad for fielding practice.

 

And this part was great....

 

Mike Fontenot (playing 2B with the “B” Squad) had a rough time, as he first took a “header” after slipping on the wet infield grass, and then after that, a one-hop direct-hit on the cup that echoed all around Fitch Park (Trammell yelling at Fontenot: “Get your hair out of your eyes!”… Hendry: “I heard that from inside the clubhouse!”). Fontenot should be OK, although I understand he will be singing soprano with the Cubs Glee Club at the Dodge Theater tonight.

[Post Count Padder]

TCR has a really detailed report from Arizona Phil about today's practice.

 

Link.

 

Of special note...

 

Also, for those interested, Eric Patterson has played ONLY CF so far (no 2B), Jake Fox has been playing ONLY LF-RF (no C), Ronny Cedeno has played ONLY SS (no CF), Casey McGehee has been used as a catcher ONLY (no 3B or 1B), and Mike Fontenot (playing 2B) is always assigned to the Iowa squad for fielding practice.

 

And this part was great....

 

Mike Fontenot (playing 2B with the “B” Squad) had a rough time, as he first took a “header” after slipping on the wet infield grass, and then after that, a one-hop direct-hit on the cup that echoed all around Fitch Park (Trammell yelling at Fontenot: “Get your hair out of your eyes!”… Hendry: “I heard that from inside the clubhouse!”). Fontenot should be OK, although I understand he will be singing soprano with the Cubs Glee Club at the Dodge Theater tonight.

HAHAHA

[karenmac]

I also like to keep my eyes here:

http://www.gettyimages.com/Editorial/Sports.aspx

and here:

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=1&language=en-US&family=editorial&p=chicago%20cubs&src=standard#1

 

Getty does a lot more coverage during the regular season (and even ST games) but we'll see the gems from photo day when those are posted too!

[Guest]

I also like to keep my eyes here:

http://www.gettyimages.com/Editorial/Sports.aspx

and here:

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=1&language=en-US&family=editorial&p=chicago%20cubs&src=standard#1

 

Getty does a lot more coverage during the regular season (and even ST games) but we'll see the gems from photo day when those are posted too!

 

Awesome:

 

http://cache1.gettyimages.com/xc/78598122.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1937BD9AD37E51F906E3CE6105E50C8ACACC7631F868A8C7D54

[Brian]

also like how it seems like the Kosuke vs. Fukudome jersey problem wasn't decided until the last minute.

 

http://cache2.gettyimages.com/xc/78598239.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1937BD9AD37E51F906EA072D493E7994533C7631F868A8C7D54

[moorecg]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080221/capt.ebdc3f650d334238ab209ba74295e6a5.yankees_spring_baseball_fljj102.jpg

 

Please, may I touch your foot. I'm afraid you underestimate my sneakiness.

 

Nice Work =D>