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Just saw the infield panel. Chris Davis has arms like tree trunks. Some woman told Reynolds that sometimes in games it seems like he isn't paying attention. Mark: "do you have a question or are you just dissing me?". I asked Wieters why he did so well as a RHB after doing better as a LHB previously. He didn't really have an answer, just said its funny that way when you're a switch hitter.

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Bullpen guys

Berken said he came in too thin last year and lost stamina. He's coming in a little heavier and looks good. He says his shoulder is 100 percent.

JJ seems very intelligent. He said that the pitching coach changes were disruptive and continuity is important.

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Dont think Fielder is even a remote possibility now.

Why? from what you have read here - or are hearing on the street?

Please tell us that you come in with a bomb (of info) throw it then leave...

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Here is a clip from Markakis, Jones, etc... Towards the end is the question about Markakis and keeping his hands down or up that Frobby asked. Sorry it vut off at the end though and I was shaky with the camera lol.

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Wow - Now when I read Frobby's posts I can use his voice and not my own :)

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Forgot to mention that weams told Eveland he had a friend who thought the trade for him was stupid. But followed up with a question about how he had changed his game last year.

I cannot imagine a scenario in which hearing that kind of secondhand information is pleasant.

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Forgot to mention that weams told Eveland he had a friend who thought the trade for him was stupid. But followed up with a question about how he had changed his game last year.
What was Eveland's reaction to the question about the stupid trade?
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