Results matching “best shape”
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Lance Lynn shows that being in the Best Shape of Your Life has some disadvantages
Mar 18, 2013, 12:30 PM EDT
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Like, how to pitch without 40 pounds you used to have on that frame of yours. Derrick Goold of the Post-Dispatch reports: Lynn’s slimmer physique has given him more flexibility in his windup, and the results have been inconsistent as he tries to get used to the movements of his lighter look. “When you have a…
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Mike Pelfrey is in The Best Shape of His Life … but I’m not sure how
Mar 15, 2013, 10:31 AM EDT
Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports that Mike Pelfrey, who is on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery, is down to 240 pounds from a previous 270, and that he’s doing it based on a lot of cardio. Imagine, then, what he’d be doing if he didn’t eat like this the night before…
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When I was in Angels’ camp in Tempe a week ago Friday, I didn’t see Joe Blanton. I guess now we know why: When Joe Blanton takes the mound for the first time in Angel Stadium with his new team, fans who have been oblivious to his career since he left the Phils may be…
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For every 100 players who report to spring training in The Best Shape Of His Life one guy has to show up in sweatpants with Cheetos stains on them (or the equivalent). That’s the rule and Alberto Callaspo of the Angels was merely following it: Scioscia: Callaspo reported to camp 18-20 pounds above playing weight,…
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He doesn’t utter the words, but when you have a story that spends multiple paragraphs on physical conditioning, change in diet and references to body fat percentage, all as a means of excusing last year’s poor performance and promising better performance in the coming year, you have captured the very essence of BSOHL. I’m not…
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The Giants own Twitter feed says so: .@hunterpence‘s decision to eat like a “caveman” has him in the best shape of his career – [VIDEO]atmlb.com/Y9QEB9 #GCast — San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) February 21, 2013 Accompanying that is this video detailing Pence’s adherence to the paleo diet: As I’ve mentioned a couple of times, I’m…
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Roger Clemens throws batting practice to the Astros, is not in the Best Shape of His Life
Feb 20, 2013, 1:03 PM EDT
We’re all gonna go to hell to some extent after we retire. Many of us before. Roger Clemens is no exception: Roger Clemens in full uniform, awaiting to throw live BP. twitpic.com/c5dz01 — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 20, 2013 And throw live BP he did. McTaggart has a report. The upshot: Clemens had fun, but…
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We already knew that Trevor Cahill was, but add J.J. Putz to the mix. For he, like Cahill, went gluten and dairy free: Best shapes of their lives! #Diamondbacks‘ J.J. Putz lost 17 lbs. and Trevor Cahill almost 15 after going to gluten-free, dairy-free diets. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 20, 2013 I’m having…
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Man, we got actual professional beat reporters hipping us to these things now. We should spin this feature off to BSOHLTalk: Hey @craigcalcaterra! Carlos Gomez says, “Right now I’m in the best shape, ever, in my career.” — Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 19, 2013 He’s always been in pretty good shape. But if he’s…
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At least his managerial life. This pic was taken on Saturday. Dude looks like he could cover right field today if he had to.
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Dan Uggla has no idea when he is truly in The Best Shape of His Life
Feb 15, 2013, 5:38 PM EDT
Here was David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeting during spring training 2012: Meanwhile, #Braves 2B Dan Uggla, who already had Popeye arms, has even larger guns now after adding about 20 lbs through heavier lifting. — David O’Brien (@ajcbraves) February 21, 2012 Here is David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeting today: #Braves 2B…
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Shortly after the season ended Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin vowed to get into The Best Shape of His Life in an effort to avoid the injuries that have plagued his career and guess what? He actually did it: Hoping to stay healthy, Carlos Quentin dropped 15 lbs, hired a chef to cook inflammation-fighting food, went…
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Trevor Cahill told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he’s lost 10-15 pounds because he wasn’t happy with his defense and athleticism last year. Nick is hip to the BSHOL club and he’s a good reporter, so he asked the question that had to be asked: Does this mean he’s a member of the…
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This is good, because the “Best Shape of His Life” team can always use more catching depth: Biggest body transformation from last spring is catcher Ramon Hernandez. He’s roughly 20 lbs lighter. Dropped weight to ease burden on legs — Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) February 13, 2013 Hernandez was limited to just 52 games last season…
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And none other than Scott Boras says so: Matsuzaka struggled last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011 on his right elbow. “He’s in the best shape of his career,” said agent Scott Boras. Maybe his arm is strong enough to throw a couple of gyroballs? (thanks to BSOHL scout Chris G. for the heads…
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Josh Hamilton has a new team and a $125 million contract AND he’s the newest addition to the ever-expanding “Best Shape of His Life” roster. Mike Giovanna of the Los Angeles Times writes that Hamilton spent the offseason “juicing” fruits and vegetables on the way to losing 20-25 pounds. At 6-foot-4 he now weighs 225,…
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Add another name to the list, via John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer: Homer Bailey came in last year with about 10 pounds of added muscle. It worked pretty well, so added another 10 pounds or so this year. Bailey weighed in at 230. Bailey only carried 205 pounds on his 6-foot-4 frame when he…
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I read that long piece about Mark Prior over at MLB.com the other day. It was good. But it was missing one key ingredient that this report from CSNChicago.com has: Prior, who has suffered multiple shoulder injuries, is in the best physical shape of his life, according to two people who have seen him. He has…
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Add another name to the list, from Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Cardinals righthander Lance Lynn, who was challenged and helped by the club to improve his fitness level during the offseason, arrived at the team’s complex Friday with a tightened haircut, no beard, and a significantly slimmed-down frame. Teammates joked they…
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In case you didn’t believe that John Lackey was in The Best Shape of His Life
Feb 7, 2013, 10:41 AM EDT
Sometimes BSOHL is baloney p.r.-speak designed to raise expectations. Sometimes it’s the truth. Pete Abraham shows us that it’s definitely the truth with John Lackey. Here’s John Lackey playing catch. #redsox twitter.com/PeteAbe/status… — Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 7, 2013 Wow. Someone get that guy some nachos, stat.
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Maybe! Ok now its baseball time. 1 more week!Best shape I’ve been in a long time…maybe ever. Can’t wait for Baseball back on Sportscenter #letsgo — Vinnie Pestano (@VinnieP52) February 4, 2013 Dude just had two really nice seasons no one outside of Cleveland noticed. If he really is in better shape is could…
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The main point of BSOHL articles is to poke a bit of fun at the recurrence of a cliche that, until around last year anyway, most people didn’t realize was a cliche. The secondary though related point was to observe that, as far as cliches go, it’s a kind of empty one inasmuch as the…
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Add another name to the “Best Shape Of His Life” list, via Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: Mitch Moreland showed up for one of his few public appearances with the Texas Rangers this offseason (at a Winter Caravan event on Tuesday night) looking fit and ready for spring training. Moreland said he’s lost 10 pounds…
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Well, “in years,” but I think the “wedge” part makes this qualify: Those who saw Albert at Stan’s funeral insist Pujols looks in best shape in years. A wedge. — Joe Strauss (@JoeStrauss) January 28, 2013 Pujols is an all-time great already, but given his slow start last year — and slow finish, followed…
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We heard the other day that John Lackey may very well be in The Best Shape of His Life. Now we have greater confirmation! . @middlebrooks also telling us we won’t recognize John Lackey. Says he’s in best shape of his career. #RedSoxTalk — Trenni Kusnierek (@trenni) January 26, 2013 Really, though. What would it…
