February 20, 2008
Strong Handshake
Call the Braves shortstop "Hand Crusher."
We've already spent more than enough time commenting on the improved strength and conditioning of several Braves during this offseason, but please allow me just one more case. It's worth it.
Because the Braves shortstop is ripped. Seriously. If there is a stronger shortstop outside of the Bronx, I'm not aware of him.
And I wasn't the only person who noticed how much muscle Escobar added since October. You know how when you shake someone's hand sometimes and they get all fingers, but you can usually adjust and recover to make it a real handshake and not quite so embarrassing?
Reliever Blaine Boyer said he shook Escobar's hand this morning and had that happen, only he couldn't get his fingers out to adjust. Escobar squeezed and Boyer said he just about broke his fingers. I'm sure Boyer was exaggerating, too, but you get the point.
We'll keep our eyes on Escobar's hitting this season. He's already off to an impressive major league start.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Given the headlines that have dominated this offseason I am the only expecting this to end badly? Huge, ripped, massive gains in 3 months time?