Johnny Almaraz

Richie is about two weeks from throwing off the mound. Pauly is a little behind him, probably a month away.

Richie is about two weeks from throwing off the mound. Pauly is a little behind him, probably a month away.

We brought some guys in to start getting ready during the early part of Spring Training in case we lost read more

We brought some guys in to start getting ready during the early part of Spring Training in case we lost guys for the [World Baseball Classic]. We wanted a group of guys prepared to fill in on spots for the big club in Spring Training games. Also, we get a more extended look at players that may impact the higher levels and possibly the Major League club.

I'm a more traditional baseball person. We're going to give the kids free rein to play the traditional style of read more

I'm a more traditional baseball person. We're going to give the kids free rein to play the traditional style of baseball.

We're going to challenge Homer. Homer's going to dictate where we send him.

We're going to challenge Homer. Homer's going to dictate where we send him.

We're going to formulate individual plans for every player. We'll pull back when a player's fatigued.

We're going to formulate individual plans for every player. We'll pull back when a player's fatigued.