PEORIA, Ariz. — Just about the time when spring training begins to drag and gets a little monotonous, manager Scott Servais will break out a little friendly and fun competition for his players to enjoy.
He already has his now annual situational hitting contest set for Friday, which pits Robinson Cano’s team vs. Nelson Cruz’s team. It was something that he instituted last season that the players really enjoyed.
This latest incarnation will involve pitchers, pitching coaches and the general manager.
The plans are in the works for a group of selected pitchers to take on the team of former pitchers on staff, featuring Mel Stottlemyre and GM Jerry Dipoto in a contest of pitching fundamentals practice and throwing to the practice nets that Servais acquired this offseason after seeing longsnappers use them at Ole Miss football practice.