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Nick Soulis · 12-20-2010, 05:04 AM

SPRING TRAINING REPORT

Little if anything can be concluded from spring training about the fortunes of teams and the season ahead. The main focus is to round into shape, work on fundamentals, and most of all avoid injury. For what its worth however here is a short overview of significant events this Spring:

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with the best record at 17-9
The Arizona Diamond Backs had the worst record at 6-18
Mickey Cochrane of Oakland lead the spring in hitting with a .435 average.
Tino Martinez of the Mariners lead the Spring in home runs with 7.
Ron Darling of the Mets won 5 games while Christy Matthewson had a .038 ERA.
Phil Niekro of Atlanta lead in strikeouts with 69
Jeff Reardon on the Washington Nationals was the only significant injury, Reardon will be lost for the season with an elbow problem.

Lost for season

Now all eyes are focused on opening night when the New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals in the nation's capatal. Walter Johnson will be taking the mound in what will be a festive opening to the Cooperstown Baseall Season.

12-20-2010, 05:04 AM	#36
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,373	SPRING TRAINING REPORT Little if anything can be concluded from spring training about the fortunes of teams and the season ahead. The main focus is to round into shape, work on fundamentals, and most of all avoid injury. For what its worth however here is a short overview of significant events this Spring: The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with the best record at 17-9 The Arizona Diamond Backs had the worst record at 6-18 Mickey Cochrane of Oakland lead the spring in hitting with a .435 average. Tino Martinez of the Mariners lead the Spring in home runs with 7. Ron Darling of the Mets won 5 games while Christy Matthewson had a .038 ERA. Phil Niekro of Atlanta lead in strikeouts with 69 Jeff Reardon on the Washington Nationals was the only significant injury, Reardon will be lost for the season with an elbow problem. Lost for season Now all eyes are focused on opening night when the New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals in the nation's capatal. Walter Johnson will be taking the mound in what will be a festive opening to the Cooperstown Baseall Season.