All Posts by Bob Scanlan

Great to finally start Cactus League action!

Here’s the lineup card posted today by Bud Black:      

Cameron Maybin just spoke to the media about his new 5 year guaranteed contract extension, and is “Excited. It’s the opportunity I’ve been wiring for, I’m ecstatic!”

Pretty quiet day yesterday at Padres camp, partly because of the gail force winds blowing through, but mainly because of the Player’s Association meeting in the morning.  That meeting is somewhat of a double edged sword

Ok, so as much as I love spring training, and have had a great time watching the team get ready with the necessary fundamental drills, PFP, bullpens, and batting practice, I admit I am ready for

More live batting practice today in Padres camp, along with 1st and 3rd defense fundamental drill.  What always amazes me, and I mentioned this to Mark Loretta who was standing at the cage with me as

It was the starting staff’s turn today to take advantage of their bat swinging teammates, who are still trying to get their timing up to speed.  As I ran back and forth from field to field

Today was undisputedly the worst day of spring training for batters, as it was the first day of live batting practice.

Bunt plays and batting practice were the order of the day in the Pads second day of full squad workouts in Peoria.

First day of full squad workouts!  60 guys now in camp: 29 pitchers, 7 catchers, 14 infielders, and 10 outfielders.  25 of the 60 in camp will break with the big league club; the rest will