posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 10:50 PM by Jim

Getting in shape for spring

He's serious about the shortstop battle, folks:

Doctors from neighboring United States, Italy and Mexico for two years have been helping Uribe lose weight through dieting and exercise. His goal, he said, is dropping to a slim 120 kilos (265 pounds) in four more years.

On March 9, Uribe will be lifted out of his house on his bed by a special crane and driven around on a flat-bed truck.

"I feel great," he said. "The doctors say I'm healthier than ever."

UPDATE: A dramatization:

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# re: Getting in shape for spring

Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:01 PM by Gepetto
That's absolutely beautiful. I still like the Uribe/Griamce photo we did not too far back, but that is a SERIOUS contender for top prize.