It feels like spring training with all the feel-good stories popping up. On Wednesday, we had Alex Rios and his "five swings," Scott Linebrink learning lessons, Carlos Quentin recovering from plantar fasciitis and Camp Cora in full swing.
Today?
- Mark Buehrle's arm-strengthening program is proceeding smoothly, and Don Cooper is "getting a lot of energy from him."
- Gordon Beckham isn't fazed by the transition to second. Better yet, Greg Walker gave us another money quote by saying, "Gordon looks like Gordon."
- Andruw Jones is in the best shape of the millenium, reports Jon Heyman from Scott Boras' colon.
These guys better pace themselves, because at this rate, we're going to have nothing to talk about when pitchers and catchers report.
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Speaking of Jones, 7-11 won't be paying for his salary. The Sox now find themselves $500,000 poorer with the convenience store dropping their sponsorships of the game time. First pitch will now take place at 7:10 p.m.
