Got to see a baseball game today, and had to drive 2 hours to see it. Just seeing Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward do their thing made the trip worthwhile. Hanson's plus-fastball looked strong. Much like Billy Wagner, his motion and release hides the ball from the batter. These guys had trouble catching up to it. His breaking stuff was devestating when he threw them for strikes. Tommy will be determined to get better command with the slider and curve the next time out. Love this guys make-up...confident and smart, fearless and determined, Tommy Hanson is on his way to being a star.
    Jason Heyward's 2010 spring debue was impressive too. Bobby hit him 3rd and the kid delivered 3 good at-bats. He walked twice, after working the count, and he blistered a fastball for a base knock. His physical talents are obvious, but I like his approach too. His plate discipline is a strength. Dude knows a strike when he sees one, and he's not up there swinging at balls out of the zone. Smart. Can't wait to get back out there tomorrow and see him play again. This guy is special. Wait until you get a good look at this.
    Medlen was strong today. Throws strikes. Fields his position. He's a keeper. 
    Who had the longest bus ride back to Orlando? Jesse Chavez. Tough outing today. He couldn't locate the fastball. Got in trouble immediately and only a double play ball got him out of it. Jesse needs to pick it up, if he is going to win one of those bullpen spots.
Resop got touched up for a solo shot, when he got a heater over the fat part of the plate. He's another one that needs a solid spring to make the club.
    Get to see Hudson tomorrow against the Mets. Excellent weather forecast on Wednesday, so maybe Jerry Manuel will play some of his stars. Today he and Bobby took a look at the field and the conditions...and Bobby went with his starters and Manuel put in the B-Team. Guess it was too windy for Reyes and Bay to play?