WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Nationals reliever Sammy Solis had never met Brandon Kintzler until last summer when the veteran closer was traded by the Minnesota Twins to Washington.
Solis soon learned that Kintzler is not afraid to share his thoughts about the art of pitching or how to prepare your body to take the mound.
“He is always observing,” said Solis, a 29-year-old lefty who pitched in 30 games last season. “He is always watching. He has a certain way of going about his business. I appreciate his input.