Submitted by Farmstro
December 2007
Twas the night before Christmas in the Farmstro house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The caller IDs were turned on with great care
In hopes Ed Wade’s number soon would be there. (more…)
His hometown paper caught up with him. Here is what he had to say:
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“Overall I was happy,” admitted Reineke of the Fall League. “It’s a tough league for pitchers with the layoff from the season until the Fall League begins. You have to kind of shake off the rust and it was good to be out there against the talent that is there.”
On joining the 40 man roster
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“A lot of guys at this level don’t really care what club they’re with, but I really like the Astros. Hopefully someday I’ll make it (to the big leagues) with them. It’s an honor, but by no means is the end. I know I have a long ways to go….”Honestly it was about 50/50 if they would,” added Reineke about the Astros purchasing his contract. “I understand the business side of baseball and I’m 25 and getting to the age where it’s time to do something.”
On off season workouts:
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“Right now I’m just working out and resting my arm and getting the tendenitis out and the rest has helped,” said Reineke. “I’m trying to get my legs in shape and building up my endurance.”
Brett Robinson (AKA Dewey’s boy) gets some local press for returning to college:
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He said Monday that he will graduate Dec. 15 with a double major in criminology and sociology.
And his notable season in Greeneville:
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“I was happy with my season, especially as long as it was,” said Robinson, who resumed studies when the season ended.
Robinson struck out 25 and walked one in 291/3 innings for Greeneville.
Robinson relied on his fastball, curve and change-up but said he started working on a cutter late in the season.
Well almost all of them. CC still to be determined.
As previously surmised,
RR: Dave Clark assisted by Pitching coach (PC) Burt Hooten, Hitting Coach (HC) Ron Jackson, Athletic Trainer (AT) Mike Freer
CC: To be announced later in Dec (Winter meetings being held in Nashville next week)
Salem: Pankovic is back assisted by Alex Eckelman (HC) promoted from Lex and AT Eric Montague. PC to be announced.
Lex: Langbehn returns assisted by Stubby Clapp (HC) who gets a full season gig this year as reward for working with all the raw talent in Greeneville last year. Charlie Taylor (PC) and J. D. Shields (AT) return to their post.
TriCities: Rancott is back again along with Joel Chimelis (HC) and Don Alexander (PC). Brian Baca (AT) jumps up north from Greeneville.
Greeneville: Linares will get to know his players from last year better as many will be joining him back at Pioneer Park. New staff will be: Tony Jaramillo (HC), Travis Driskill (PC), John Patton (AT)
New rovers of note include:
Gary Redus: baserunning & outfield
Britt Burns: pitching
From the Astros site
With additional input from the Lex paper
Jan. 18th update:
Salem’s pitching coach: Gary Ruby
Salem’s hitting coach: Keith Bodie
Greeneville’s hitting coach: D J Boston
Lexington trainer: John Patton
