So i signed the contract, then i get to go down to the GM's Suite. Where i was told i could order anything i wanted ( this was by far the dumbest business move in Rangers history) I got the biggest Filet Mignon steak ever, and soup, salad, chicken wings and like 2 desserts. which i ate over the course of the game. The Next day i was scheduled to throw a bullpen in the big stadium. So i get to the field, park in player parking, get my locker, get my uniform and get dressed. Then i went into the Coaches meeting room for about 30 minutes waiting on the catchers to get there. I got to sit down at a table and talk about the game and pitching with Orel Hershiser and Buck Showalter which was an experience. Then we went to the bullpen. I get down there, and take my cleats out of my bag ( my cleats are clean but still worn) and Orel says " what the heck are those?" and im like " cleats?" and he says " no their not, those are terrible, what size are you?" He goes and finds on of their relief pitchers with a 14 and he gives me a brand new pair of mizunos and says " Their yours" I then went into the pen and threw, i did pretty good, hit most of my spots and worked a simulated inning with Orel calling the pitches. Didnt do too bad. After that i went and showered, and chilled in the big league clubhouse for awhile. That place is amazing, they have any kind of snack you could want, any kind of amenity you could think of FOR FREE. Then i went and ate at a restaurant at the stadium, came back out and left through player parking, as i was walking to the car, i see Soriano pull up, hes in a HUGE white hummer on 28" rims, he even had TV's on the side mirrors. it was crazy. Next i was on my way to Arizona. Nothing to eventful here, except the heat. We have an off day today, practice and game tommorrow. I'll keep you posted on how i do. Later
well, over the past few days i've been in the process of getting signed and now i'm in Arizona. So i just now got my computer logged on since i've been so busy. Lets start off on wednesday, i get a call from my agent, we have everything worked out, im all set to fly out on friday morning. So i fly out of panama city beach, fl at 615AM on friday. then im in Dallas by 1130. i get checked in and then im off to the doctor to get an MRI and Physical. got that done, doctor said my arm looked like i had never pitched an inning in my life, so i guess that is good. after that it was back to the hotel for a shower and then off to the stadium. I get to the stadium and go up to the Assistant GM's office. Where i then signed my contract. Its nice to know that im now guaranteed a good bit of money So i signed the contract, then i get to go down to the GM's Suite. Where i was told i could order anything i wanted ( this was by far the dumbest business move in Rangers history) I got the biggest Filet Mignon steak ever, and soup, salad, chicken wings and like 2 desserts. which i ate over the course of the game. The Next day i was scheduled to throw a bullpen in the big stadium. So i get to the field, park in player parking, get my locker, get my uniform and get dressed. Then i went into the Coaches meeting room for about 30 minutes waiting on the catchers to get there. I got to sit down at a table and talk about the game and pitching with Orel Hershiser and Buck Showalter which was an experience. Then we went to the bullpen. I get down there, and take my cleats out of my bag ( my cleats are clean but still worn) and Orel says " what the heck are those?" and im like " cleats?" and he says " no their not, those are terrible, what size are you?" He goes and finds on of their relief pitchers with a 14 and he gives me a brand new pair of mizunos and says " Their yours" I then went into the pen and threw, i did pretty good, hit most of my spots and worked a simulated inning with Orel calling the pitches. Didnt do too bad. After that i went and showered, and chilled in the big league clubhouse for awhile. That place is amazing, they have any kind of snack you could want, any kind of amenity you could think of FOR FREE. Then i went and ate at a restaurant at the stadium, came back out and left through player parking, as i was walking to the car, i see Soriano pull up, hes in a HUGE white hummer on 28" rims, he even had TV's on the side mirrors. it was crazy. Next i was on my way to Arizona. Nothing to eventful here, except the heat. We have an off day today, practice and game tommorrow. I'll keep you posted on how i do. Later
So i signed the contract, then i get to go down to the GM's Suite. Where i was told i could order anything i wanted ( this was by far the dumbest business move in Rangers history) I got the biggest Filet Mignon steak ever, and soup, salad, chicken wings and like 2 desserts. which i ate over the course of the game. The Next day i was scheduled to throw a bullpen in the big stadium. So i get to the field, park in player parking, get my locker, get my uniform and get dressed. Then i went into the Coaches meeting room for about 30 minutes waiting on the catchers to get there. I got to sit down at a table and talk about the game and pitching with Orel Hershiser and Buck Showalter which was an experience. Then we went to the bullpen. I get down there, and take my cleats out of my bag ( my cleats are clean but still worn) and Orel says " what the heck are those?" and im like " cleats?" and he says " no their not, those are terrible, what size are you?" He goes and finds on of their relief pitchers with a 14 and he gives me a brand new pair of mizunos and says " Their yours" I then went into the pen and threw, i did pretty good, hit most of my spots and worked a simulated inning with Orel calling the pitches. Didnt do too bad. After that i went and showered, and chilled in the big league clubhouse for awhile. That place is amazing, they have any kind of snack you could want, any kind of amenity you could think of FOR FREE. Then i went and ate at a restaurant at the stadium, came back out and left through player parking, as i was walking to the car, i see Soriano pull up, hes in a HUGE white hummer on 28" rims, he even had TV's on the side mirrors. it was crazy. Next i was on my way to Arizona. Nothing to eventful here, except the heat. We have an off day today, practice and game tommorrow. I'll keep you posted on how i do. LaterOriginal Post
