March 18, 2008 -- Trevor Hoffman visited with Jerry Coleman before today's 2008 Spring Training contest between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting San Diego Padres. Game time is 1:05 (Double XX SportsRadio 1090 AM & 105.7 FM); location is Tucson (Tucson Electric Park). Trevor is ever the professional and gentleman; straight forward and a great baseball communicator; articulate. He told Jerry that on both a historical and personal level it was special to visit China as a professional player. He referenced a bit of an eerieness in the air due to protestors in the the northern portion of China. "Things are going on so they are a little bit sensitive." Hoffman also talked about young baseball talent in San Antonio and its successes of last season. Hoffman said Matt Antonelli (among others) is going to make a splash with the San Diego Padres. Trevor is slowly working back into his season-ready workout regiment. Lots of long hours on the plane and little baseball time he referenced. Hoffman was back running wind sprints on the field in Peoria after only 12 hours off the plane. He said that player's bodies should be about right now heading into the season. "Some long toss for pitchers, gage any soreness then step up the workout or slow it down."
Jerry Coleman reports a windy day in Tucson v. White Sox; 60d. The Padres are 9-9 in Spring Training 2008 going into today.
Out for now...Brett
