Indians outfielder Michael Brantley, shown going through a fielding drill early in spring, training, played a simulated game Friday to test his surgically-repaired right shoulder. Manager Terry Francona said things went well. (Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Michael Brantley was standing next to manager Terry Francona in the dugout on Thursday afternoon at Goodyear Ballpark while the Indians were playing the Angels. Francona leaned over and said, "You're a little froggy today, aren't you?"
That would be froggy as jumpy. In Francona's mind that is a good thing.
"He said, "Yeah,'" said Francona.