GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Carlos Carrasco pounded his right fist into his new red-and-blue glove on Sunday morning, with a row of black Wilson bags sitting outside the Indians' complex. The pitcher smiled when asked how he planned on breaking in his new piece of leather.
"I just put it in the microwave for a little bit," Carrasco said. "The microwave gets it soft."
One of the Wilson staffers cringed at that comment, as some laughter broke out.
Welcome to Wilson Glove Day, which is essentially the Christmas of Spring Training for players who use the brand for their gear during the season.