SUMMER LEAGUE JOURNAL TM

1994 REVIEW/1995 PREVIEW ISSUE

Can the Cannibals Repeat?

HOMESTEAD(UPI)- The first day of spring training was just completed here at Almost Indian Stadium, in Homestead, Fla. Several hundered players practiced together, as this years' free agents were just too numerous too count. This is the first year for this camp, and it marks the beginning of a new era for baseball, following the busiest and strangest winter in memory.

You want strange? Check out these events since the last season ended:

TOP TEN QUOTES FROM SPRING TRAINING DAY ONE

10."Four games up with six to go? Break out the champagne!"Ken Klein
9."Can I join?"Tommy Maloney
8."Whoever is on my goddam team better not unpack their bags, cuz I'll trade anybody, anytime"Chris Klein
7."Last year I had a Pipe Dream, this year I Gott-a get a real closer."Keith Klein
6."Wait til you see who I pick in the second round this year."Dan Casper
5."My ideal team is 26 Craig Biggios."Ken Klein
4."I'm looking to have a Salmon sandwich, with a Buhner and Griffey, hold the mayo."Greg Nims
3."Don't give out my address- please!"Brian Boice
2.on why he isn't scouting at the camp, "Scouting Schmouting, give me another beer."Jim Frank
1."Steve Balboni? Didn't that guy hit .900 against me last year?"Ken Klein

On a final note, it is rumored that at least five of the six teams have moved their franchises to unspecified locations.


reprinted compliments of Chris Klein, published circa 5/95