Posted March 4, 200519 yr comment_445315 Link to February 28th Entry | Link to March 1st Entry | Link to March 3rd Entry March 4, 2005 after a long night of rain i was wondering whether or not we'd play this afternoon. instead of leaving at 8:45 for ft. lauderdale, we stayed back and left at 10:15. we went ahead and took our batting practice in the cages since it was probably to wet to hit on the field down in ft. lauderdale. we arrived down there about 11:20 and the orioles were taking batting practice on the field. to my surprise, the outfield was pretty dry. of course i'm sure they had the tarp covering the infield overnight so i had no doubts it would be dry. game time came around and Moehler had the start. he had a 50 pitch limit or 3 innings -whichever came first. well it certainly wasn't his 50 pitches as he only threw 30 over the course of 3 innings. i think he only gave up one hit, that was a lead-off single. other than that he had his sinker workign well (or so i could tell from the bullpen) and was getting groundball after groundball. les walrond threw the next two innings and only had 1 base runner as well. nate bump followed up with one shutout inning. it wasn't until the top of the 6th (i think) that our hits came around each other. aguila went 2-3 with 2 singles - one to right, one to left. juan pierre led off the 6th with a line drive single to right. castillo got his first hit of the spring with a single to right field also. with one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd (after a failed pickoff attempt at second base, the runners advanced), lowell hit a line drive down the right field line which drove in both runs. the orioles responded with 1 run in the bottom of the 7th when sosa hit a fastball by belisario for a towering homerun - i was surely impressed. top of the 8th rolls around (i've went in to catch in the bottom of the 7th). i was due up 3rd that inning. reed led off and grounded out. easley drew a walk. i worked the count to 3-2 and hit a double that one hopped the center field wall. time to stop being modest ! haha. i was still very nervous during the at-bat but i'm learning to calm myself down. it's a privelege to be on the same field with legends like sosa, palmiero, and tejada. not really sure who it was that walked and was on first during the bottom of the 8th, but the orioles failed to execute a hit and run and i was able to throw out the runner by about 5 feet. haha. at first i thought the throw was going to bounce short, but it carried and was right on the money about 5 inches off the ground. mota came to the mound to close the game. one guy got an infield single and then stynes hit a fastball to right field. but with 2 on and 2 outs he got a fly out to right field on a change up to end the game. all i got for today. i'm tired. gonna watch the news and hang out with pops who's in town until tuesday Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445316 Admin, very nice. Maybe you could create a subforum to keep all these entries in one place. It is nice to see this day-to-day look. Once the month is done, it will be neat to look back. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445317 :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445318 how cool! :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445319 Awesome, keep up the good work. :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445320 It was nice to see you play on back to back days good luck next game. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 200519 yr comment_445321 you rocked it, ryan. it was nice meeting you!! good luck at the next game. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445322 Thanks Jorg! Good to see you're taking credit when credit is due. :thumbup Good to hear you've got a cannon. :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445323 On behalf of myself and my son, who's first LL game is tomorrow, Ryan I want to say thanks for the insights you're been providing. Recounting Wiley's comment to Dontrelle about "seeing" the ball in the catcher's mitt before you throw it was perfect, and today's, about admitting to your nervousness at the plate and learning how to stay calm under that pressure, is exactly the kinds of things kids are impacted by. Thanks. Good luck this spring, and from a parent, I want you to know we appreciate your journal. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445324 Congratulations on the RBI double today, Jorg. We're all proud of you -- you're our Man Inside. Hope to see you play tomorrow. Stay sharp out there. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445325 keep up the good work Jorg Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445326 Nice Journal Jorg! I remember when he got that hit.. WOW.. he really stung that ball And when he thew out the runner trying to steal second.. that was a PERFECT throw Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445327 Congrats on the RBI double Jorg, and on the caught stealing. Keep on the great work on the field and on these journals!! :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445328 I remember when he got that hit.. WOW.. he really stung that ball And when he thew out the runner trying to steal second.. that was a PERFECT throw 702439[/snapback] I would hope so, it was only a few hours ago Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445329 I remember when he got that hit.. WOW.. he really stung that ball And when he thew out the runner trying to steal second.. that was a PERFECT throw 702439[/snapback] I would hope so, it was only a few hours ago 702453[/snapback] :whistle Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445330 Nice to see you stop being modest, Ryan! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445331 Another great entry! We were all proud of you today and everything you pick up a bat and glove. Keep up the great work. :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445332 Jorgy with a 2-bagger? Nice! & guns down a runner too? Not a bad day! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445333 Great stuff! Really enjoy the column each day. Thanks Jorg. :thumbup Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445334 i worked the count to 3-2 and hit a double that one hopped the center field wall. time to stop being modest ! haha. not really sure who it was that walked and was on first during the bottom of the 8th, but the orioles failed to execute a hit and run and i was able to throw out the runner by about 5 feet. haha. at first i thought the throw was going to bounce short, but it carried and was right on the money about 5 inches off the ground. 702361[/snapback] I love when he writes haha... its kinda funny :lol :thumbup Keep writing those journals Jorg Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445335 thats the way to get it done jorg. win that damn job. the backup catcher job will go to the guy with the best spring. have fun and we are all rootin ya on. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445336 i worked the count to 3-2 and hit a double that one hopped the center field wall. time to stop being modest ! haha.? not really sure who it was that walked and was on first during the bottom of the 8th, but the orioles failed to execute a hit and run and i was able to throw out the runner by about 5 feet. haha.? at first i thought the throw was going to bounce short, but it carried and was right on the money about 5 inches off the ground. 702361[/snapback] I love when he writes haha... its kinda funny :lol :thumbup Keep writing those journals Jorg 702542[/snapback] We magnify everything he says, don't we We have a celebrity among us--and everyone is so excited. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445337 Just read yesterday's journal...good work! Thanks for the insights Jorg. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445338 Great feature Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 5, 200519 yr comment_445339 great game, jorg. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25621-ryan-jorgensens-spring-training-journal-34/?&do=findComment&comment=445339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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