Monthly Archives: February 2012

THINK LIKE A WINNER  – THINK LIKE A CHAMPION! MOUND DEMEANOR taking in part from http://www.baseball-excellence.com The winning pitcher knows when he takes the mound there will be events beyond his power and he has learned to cancel them out, … Continue reading →

Catchers Are Special from http://www.baseball-excellence.com  The catcher is unique in baseball. He is the only player that faces the defense. He is the only one that sees the entire field. He is the leader, the quarterback. It is arguably the toughest … Continue reading →

Taken from Marty Noble / MLB.com | 02/27/12 7:57 PM EST When Verlander says “all of us,” his sentence covers more than four players. To hear manager Jim Leyland tell it, the pitcher is speaking about at least four dozen men. Leyland’s lips formed … Continue reading →

Pitcher-Catcher Relationship Skipper wastes no time making his mark on club’s culture By Jane Lee / MLB.com PHOENIX — A’s skipper Bob Melvin is wasting no time in establishing rules and routines that reflect his managing style. Tacked to the … Continue reading →

Manuel wants more bunting in 2012. “I was talking [to our coaches] today,” Manuel said Monday. “We’re going to do more bunting sessions. We’re going to get [Shane Victorino] and Jimmy [Rollins] and [Juan] Pierre and [Michael] Martinez. … If … Continue reading →