Spring Training Pics 2008

GO TIGERS GO!

GoGetEmTigers wrote:

They work now, I had to save them to flickr then use them from there. It's a Free Press thing.

Yep, they work now!

laprimamirala wrote:

men men men men men:D

I say us girls hide in one of those buildings they walk by in these pictures and jump 'em!!!!

Tigers concentrate on conditioning
By: John Greilick / The Detroit News


Manager Jim Leyland talks with his son, Patrick, 16, during the second full-squad workout of spring training in Lakeland.


From left, Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera and Edgar Renteria walk out to the practice field.


Outfielder Magglio Ordonez has a laugh during a training exercise.


Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco jokes around during the second
full-squad workout at Tigers spring training in Lakeland, Florida.


Sheffield stretches at the start of practice.


Pitcher Virgil Vasquez throws in the bullpen.


Tigers Gary Sheffield took batting practice for the first time this spring training, Thursday.


Outfielder Freddy Guzman runs the bases.


Right-handed pitcher Jeff Gerbe, a non-roster invitee, throws in the bullpen.


Non-roster pitcher Freddy Dolsi throws in the bullpen with other pitchers during spring training practice, Thursday.


Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera works with the medicine ball at the end of practice.


Pitcher Jordan Tata throws in the bullpen.


Jeff Gerbe, a non-roster invitee, throws in the bullpen.


Glen Maddox cleans players' cleats each day after practice. He and
other clubhouse workers remove dirt with a wire brush, then clean the
shoes with Scrubbing Bubbles aerosol cleaner, and finally then polish
the leather. Maddox works on 15 pairs every day.

Great Job Cleat Cleaners!

(why isn't Leyland's kid in school?)

1- Tata and Gerbe sure look a lot alike! Tata has longer sideburns.

2- It seems all the players have their kids at Spring Training.

3- Shoe job sounds like a boring job, remove dirt with a wire brush, then clean the shoes with Scrubbing Bubbles aerosol cleaner, and finally then polish!

Yeah, but those are littler kids! Leyland's kid is in high school!

Pudges kid is big and he is there. How old is he?

Pretty close to Magglio Jr.'s age, isn't he?

And Pudge's son is now taller than dad!



Children:
Ivan Dereck (6/5/92) and Amanda Christine
(6/21/95) and Ivanna Sofia (1/12/00). So Ivan jr is 15.

Yup...actually 3 or 4 years older than Magglio Jr.

Who needs school if your parents are filthy rich?

ha! I guess I would make a good truant officer.

Many of these kids may have a personal instructor or be home schooled.

The Detroit News 2/22/2008


Pitcher Nate Robertson, left, and infielder Mike Hessman concentrate on stretches.


Third baseman Miguel Cabrera laughs with pitcher Dontrelle Willis, left.


Outfielder Curtis Granderson throws during long-ball catch in the outfield.


Outfielder Magglio Ordonez throws in a long-ball catch exercise.


Non-roster outfielder Wilkin Ramirez throws a long-ball.


Curtis Granderson returns the ball from the outfield.

GoGetEmTigers wrote:

1- Tata and Gerbe sure look a lot alike! Tata has longer sideburns.

2- It seems all the players have their kids at Spring Training.

3- Shoe job sounds like a boring job, remove dirt with a wire brush, then clean the shoes with Scrubbing Bubbles aerosol cleaner, and finally then polish!

That shoe job looks real fun

iluvpudge if it was Pudge or maggs shoes, would you want to do them....... tell the truth girl!

2/22/08 by John Greilick / The Detroit News


Catcher Pudge Rodriguez, left, chats with outfielder Magglio Ordonez.


Infielder Mike Hessman bats.


DH Gary Sheffield watches the pitch.


Rookie prospect pitcher Rick Porcello jogs at the end of practice.


Fans reach out to pitcher Dontrelle Willis for a signature.


Outfielder Magglio Ordonez signs baseball items.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya signs autographs out the window of his truck as his younger brother Tigers minor leaguer 18-yr-old Richard Zumaya waits. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)


Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya walks to his truck after signing autographs. (Staff Photographer)


Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya works out with his younger brother Tigers minor leaguer 18-yr-old Richard Zumaya at Tigers Spring Training. Richard Zumaya was the Tigers 43 round draft pick in 2007. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)


Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya walks through a stretching exercise at the beginning of their workout . (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)


Detroit Tigers Joel Zumaya at Tigers Spring Training . (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)

GoGetEmTigers wrote:

Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya signs autographs out the window of his truck as his younger brother Tigers minor leaguer 18-yr-old Richard Zumaya waits. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)


Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya works out with his younger brother Tigers minor leaguer 18-yr-old Richard Zumaya at Tigers Spring Training. Richard Zumaya was the Tigers 43 round draft pick in 2007. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)

Now I want to meet him

he doesn't look like he dropped 20 pounds, sorry....

eek! he's gonna get hit with that bat!

naa, too far from him

That is why I love Jordan Tata!

geez, this is the time to go! Before the schedule starts!

laprimamirala wrote:

he doesn't look like he dropped 20 pounds, sorry....

Does, too!

Spoiler:

GoGetEmTigers wrote:

Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya walks to his truck after signing autographs. (Staff Photographer)

His truck is HUGE, how could you even get in it.

I think I have a picture of me next to it, somewhere.

that's what he drove to FL from CA?

GoGetEmTigers wrote:

iluvpudge if it was Pudge or maggs shoes, would you want to do them....... tell the truth girl!

I"LL BE THERE!!!