Hooray!
Today is February 22nd, reporting day for Arizona Diamondbacks position players! Of course, a number of them, including their new center fielder, Eric Byrnes, arrived early. <big toothy grin> Byrnesie was part of a group that showed up on Monday. (D'Backs' pitchers and catchers reported on Feb. 17th).
Manager Bob Melvin likes the fact that a lot of his players reported early. He told MLB.com's D'Backs beat reporter Steve Gilbert:
"I am really excited to see that these guys are out there working out themselves. I got fired up to see all these guys out there. It looked like a full squad workout out there. Guys are enthusiastic, getting to know each other even before we get out on the field Thursday."
Meanwhile, back in Oakland, daytime temps are getting back to what is normal for us in late February: low 60's. But, oh, to be in Tucson, now that spring (training) is here!
Go Byrnesie!
Go Snakes!
Kéllia Ramares
Oakland, CA
In an act of great timing, my #22 Dback BYRNES t-shirts arrived in today's mail. Now I'm waiting to see a picture of my favorite centerfielder in his new uni.
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I will have a picture up as soon as I can find one!
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Kellia, I suppose what annoys me most about this spring is that the AZ media has not yet learned to love Eric. The writers here knew that if an interesting quote or "what I did on my off-season" story was needed, they could go to Byrnes. In AZ, he's just a rent-a centerfielder. They'll learn, but until then, there's no coverage of our boy.
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Hey Kellia,
I just wanted to let you know that I added the link you asked for...thanks for stopping by my blog!!! Yours is wonderful.
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Pat,
How did you get your shirts already? As of yesterday, The D'Backs online store didn't even have Byrnesie on their list of players for whom you could customize a shirt. I WANT MINE!!!
Slightly jealous Kellia
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hey kellia, I bet you can't wait until the end of June/beginning of July. You got your tickets?
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Not yet. Money is an issue at the moment. But I don't have to wait that long. Byrnesie and the D'Backs play the Giants the last weekend in April. First things first.
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