JUPITER, Fla. • During Saturday’s live batting practice sessions, when all of the attention is on the pitcher, one player watched intently as Jim Edmonds made his return to center field.
The Cardinals’ former All-Star tightened his shoes, walked out to his old haunt, and brought young Randal Grichuk with him. For the past week, the eight-time Gold Glove winner had been talking to Grichuk about the position he’s about to inherit. Edmonds offered tips and tricks, stances and nuances, and spent time recalling everything he had to tell.
It was time to show.
“I wanted to give him a game situation through my eyes,” Edmonds said.