Orioles: The new closer arrives
Free agent acquisition Mike Gonzalez, who enters training camp as the presumptive regular closer, said he can't wait to get started. He played catch today and will throw his first bullpen session as an Oriole during tomorrow's first pitcher/catcher workout.
"I've been ready to go for two weeks already,'' he said.
Even though he was brought here to fill the closer role, he said he's not thinking about anything like that yet.
"The big thing for me right now is coming in healthy,'' Gonzalez said. "I'm coming in 100 percent and feeling good about the situation."
He's the new guy in the clubhouse, but he got to meet many of his teammates at FanFest and isn't worried about getting comfortable with a new team.
"It shouldn't take that long,'' he said. "As far as being nervous, it's like going from one family to the next, except that I'm going to have a lot more younger brothers than I'm used to."
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Pete -
It sounds like this spring training is more positive and upbeat than years past, although somewhat tempered as well. I'd be curious to know exactly how hard everyone as a team/organization works this spring, and if you feel it's any better than otehr springs. Just looking for a new and improved approach, I guess.
Completely different topic for you....any thoughts on Ravens signing Donte Stallworth?
Posted by: PeteyPablo | February 17, 2010 2:18 PM