(Photo11: Robin Buckson, Detroit News)
Lakeland, Fla. — Leave it to the skipper to put everything in proper perspective.
Ron Gardenhire took in all the hoopla surrounding Casey Mize’s first live batting practice session Tuesday and, while he didn’t exactly pour cold water on it, he encouraged everyone to chill.
“I saw him, from afar,” Gardenhire said, shaking his head. “The ball was jumping and the video guys were all, ‘Wow, he was standing at 95 mph.’ I just want him to get his arm in shape and be able to get people out.