Watching a spring training game is as exciting as watching a tree form its annual ring. — Jerry Izenberg Copy Share Image
I tried to use batting gloves at the beginning of every spring training up until 1999. It just didn't feel good. — Vladimir Guerrero Copy Share Image
That's why, to me, Spring Training is so hard, because every time you go up there, there's a new pitcher, and you… — J. D. Martinez Copy Share Image
People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball. — Sandy Koufax Copy Share Image
Just kind of finding it, that's what Spring Training is for, to work on stuff and get ready. — J. D. Martinez Copy Share Image
Before I pitch any game, from spring training to Game 7 of the World Series, I'm scared to death. — Curt Schilling Copy Share Image
In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of… — Ryne Sandberg Copy Share Image
I love baseball. I'll probably end up one of those old farts who go to spring training in Florida every year and… — Steve Earle Copy Share Image
I had only played five games in my senior year in high school. I was not large enough. Hell, when I graduated,… — Pee Wee Reese Copy Share Image
It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season… — Harry Caray Copy Share Image
The last two times I went to spring training, I had to win a job, and if I didn't get off to… — Eric Davis Copy Share Image
I got that nickname my first spring training camp with the Expos in 1974. Tim Foli, Ken Singleton and Mike Jorgensen started… — Gary Carter Copy Share Image
The good thing is we got this over in spring training. We played them three or four times and got all the… — Kevin Millar Copy Share Image
Get your work in, do what you need do, and get back up top. I'm a little bit behind the curve as… — Ryan Howard Copy Share Image
I thought about it a lot (losing the 2002 NLCS). It's something you have to go home and wrap it up because… — Albert Pujols Copy Share Image
I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
As far as sleeping goes, you're up and ready to go at six in the morning. Spring training was always a combination… — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
Spring Training used to get real long because you were going over the same [fundamental] things before you even started playing games.… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
I think Barry Bonds was in a unique situation given his injuries from a year ago, the fact that he played in… — Buck Martinez Copy Share Image
“In the process of terrorizing an article on spring training, Butch glanced over at Marissa again, and V knew the two were… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again. — Ernie Banks Copy Share Image
I never forgot the four years I spent with the Phillies, my September call-ups and my big league Spring Trainings. I never… — Ryne Sandberg Copy Share Image
The way it is now, 75% of teams leave spring training with no chance to win, and no desire to win so… — John Smoltz Copy Share Image
I hate the cursed Oriole fundamentals... I've been doing them since 1964. I do them in my sleep. I hate spring training. — Jim Palmer Copy Share Image
I either do really well in spring training, or I suck. I either hit .350 or .150. — Christian Yelich Copy Share Image
To me, the way I look at every spring training and every time I'm out there, I'm trying to earn a job. — Ronald Acuna Jr Copy Share Image
“ Southern girls know their four seasons… Recruiting Spring Training Practice Football ” — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
You're just trying to work on things in Spring Training, try to put the barrel on the ball and not peak too… — Anthony Rendon Copy Share Image
These days baseball is different. You come to Spring Training, you get your legs ready, you arms loose, your agents ready your… — Dave Winfield Copy Share Image
I'm usually rough during Spring Training. My Spring Training numbers aren't very good, but I never expect them to be. — J. D. Martinez Copy Share Image
This is my best time of the year (spring training). Heck, once the season starts, I go to work. — Brooks Robinson Copy Share Image
Mickey Mantle was a very good golfer, but we weren't allowed to play golf during the season; only at spring training. — Yogi Berra Copy Share Image
You mean guys don't get injured in spring training? Guys get hurt walking down the street. — Bud Selig Copy Share Image
In spring training I'm in every newspaper (in Korea) every day. In the regular season, they watch it on TV. — Hee-seop Choi Copy Share Image
Spring training is for getting to know your teammates and forming a chemistry. I dont like it. — Torii Hunter Copy Share Image
What you do during the offseason is, first, build a base. That takes about three weeks, and then you try to get… — Josh Beckett Copy Share Image
I got to the big leagues when I was 20. I thought I had it all figured out. Went to spring training… — Vernon Wells Copy Share Image
It's not a fun process. There is no need for the team and a player to be on opposing sides a week… — Mark Teixeira Copy Share Image
It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get them interested. Wake them up and let them know that their season… — Harry Caray Copy Share Image
Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseball around fields where the grass is damp and… — Pete Hamill Copy Share Image
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