This is an obvious question choice for me:

 

What kind of grub are they serving to you guys in spring training, mostly local catering or is someone actually doing the cooking?

 

And as far as meals go, did any team you played on stand out in the type of food they served?

 

I know these are strange questions, but it is my profession. I know what the guys in the NHL(TB Lightning) eat and it was mostly cooked by us chefs in the arena.

Jorg, not sure if you've ever done this before, but what's it like to catch a knuckleball pitcher? What type of adjustments do you have to make and what things do you do differently?

Jorg, thanks for doing this. Much appreciated.

 

Do a lot of players get stressed about making it to the majors or is it a really relaxed atmosphere? If you could trade being a ballplayer for anything in the world, what would that be, if anything?

 

Also, do you go back to LSU much? Have you been back after Katrina?

 

Thanks again.

Jorg, not sure if you've ever done this before, but what's it like to catch a knuckleball pitcher? What type of adjustments do you have to make and what things do you do differently?

 

it's rather hard. you don't know which way it's going to go. some guys use a bigger glove (like varitek). next hardest pitch would have to be a split finger i'd say - you don't know if it's going to drop or not, and sometimes they have a knuckleball-like action to them when they "dance" around

 

This is an obvious question choice for me:

 

What kind of grub are they serving to you guys in spring training, mostly local catering or is someone actually doing the cooking?

 

And as far as meals go, did any team you played on stand out in the type of food they served?

 

I know these are strange questions, but it is my profession. I know what the guys in the NHL(TB Lightning) eat and it was mostly cooked by us chefs in the arena.

 

full line of breakfast stuff - donuts, pastries, eggs, poptarts, oatmeal, fruit. you name it i'm sure it's in there. lunch time we have somewhat of what you see in subway. we have a big deli selection where everyone makes their own sandwiches. more fruit. soup. and if you feel like eating breakfast stuff, then eat it again too

 

during the season there is a chef that prepares your food. you can get just about anything from him - this is at the major league level on the road and at home. it's done right. as far as minor leagues, they usually just cater something or the stadium will prepare a meal. in albuquerque we've gone to a few places to help us out by giving discounts on catered food because the food the stadium prepared just wasn't all that great.

 

Jorg, thanks for doing this. Much appreciated.

 

Do a lot of players get stressed about making it to the majors or is it a really relaxed atmosphere? If you could trade being a ballplayer for anything in the world, what would that be, if anything?

 

Also, do you go back to LSU much? Have you been back after Katrina?

 

Thanks again.

 

this game can be very frustrating, but you've got to force yourself to relax. it's more mental than anything.

 

trade this for anything...hmm. maybe a doctor. i don't mind the sight the stuff that goes on in surgery rooms

 

this off-season i went back twice. wanted to go back a few more times than that, even catch a football game, but things just didn't work out that way. the off-season between 04 and 05 i lived in baton rouge. felt like a college kid again. my friends there say the traffic was horrendous after katrina and rita. the population tripled. the hurricanes are what actually kept me from moving back there. had they not hit and forced everyone into BR, i was going to try and live there once again.

 

Jorg,

 

Lots of players are superstitious about some things. Do you have any superstitions of your own? Have you ever seen any really crazy superstitions from guys? Does the team (or any team you've ever played on) have any collective superstitions, like wearing the socks high or something?

 

i don't have any superstitions and i can't recall any that i've seen. sorry i coudln't be of more help on this question.

Hey Jorg, since I'm sure Matt Treanor has gotten more than his share of teasing about his wife Misty May (I read that the guys called him Matt May last season :lol ), how are you doing in that area? Married? Girlfriend? Just say the word & we'll introduce you to some of the local south florida ladies... :cool

 

Other than PS2, what kind of things do you enjoy doing when you have a little time away from baseball? Hobbies?

dude, he's a professional baseball player. he doesn't need introductions. he's automatically a playa if he wants to be.

David Waindel here....I had the luxury to play summer baseball with you in 96' and have kept up with you since I found out you were drafted. I'm not the least bit surprised by your success in the Marlins organization. I am a flight paramedic on a helicopter in the Houston area and still remain an avid baseball fan of the Houston Astros. Drop me a line at DWaindel@houston.rr.com and maybe I can get my hands on a signed baseball from you. Thanks a million and good luck!

Jorg, do you ever see the Mermaids practicing/off field? What is your take on 'cheerleading' in baseball? Is it distracting at all?