NALB - 2011 Spring Training

K. Fields
2012-08-23T19:32:07-04:00
Baseball

In League 1, the Brooklyn Knights and St. Rock Mudcats had the best spring training records in Division 1 at 14-10. In Division 2, the Cornfield Axemen looked impressive with a 16-8 record. In League 2 Division 1, the Stade Maples looked ready for another powerhouse season after going 18-6. The Phoenix Rattlers went 11-13 to lead League 2 Division 2.

Key injuries in spring training:
Brooklyn Knights: CF Jeromy Bezanson sprained his ankle making a catch in the outfield. He’ll probably miss most of April.
Dunedin Otters: On March 13, SS Ray Sanchez sprained a knee while running the bases. He’s expected to miss five to six weeks.
Luisville Beasts: The team was dealt a severe blow when SP Chris Rodriguez tore his rotator cuff. It will take at least 11 months to heal.
Nashville Firecats: On March 17, SS Alfredo Herrán strained his hamstring during a collision at second base. The injury will require four weeks of rest.
Nashville Firecats: SP Francisco Rodil suffered a hamstring strain while pitching. He is expected to miss two months.
Phoenix Rattlers: SP Cipri Henriquez will be out four months due to a torn rotator cuff.
Quebeck Sky Chiefs: CF Manuel Arellano tore an abdominal muscle on March 17. He’s expected to miss five weeks after the injury.
Quebeck Sky Chiefs: SS Steamboat Shultz sprained his ankle running the bases in a game on March 12. He will not play for six weeks.
St. Rock Mudcates: SP Russ Bare suffered a torn flexor tendon in his elbow during his first spring training start. The injury is expected to keep Bare out of action for 11 months.
Vancouver Wild: On March 10, SS Jae-Won So tore a hamstring while running the bases. He’s expected to miss about six weeks.