So, it’s the second day of Spring Training games and the second MLB.TV broadcast is scheduled to start very shortly (first pitch is 20.05).Â
The Rockies are in action again, this time with a split-squad team, taking on the reigning NL West champs. Kip Wells starts for Colorado, searching for a return to form after a tough 2007 with the Cardinals which saw him go 7-17 with a 5.70 ERA. Micah Owings takes the ball for the D-Backs. Both are likely to throw two innings, possibly three if they can get through the first two frames quickly. Pitchers often keep the bat on their shoulder during Spring Training, although you wouldn’t be surprised if Owings wants to get some swings in. Perhaps we will see him pinch hitting this season? Judging by his hitting audition last year, he’s got the bat for it.
As well as enjoying some live baseball for the first time in ages, I was able to have a bit of a play around with the new MLB.TV media player last night. MLB.com are really embracing Microsoft Silverlight and my first impressions are very positive. I plan to post an in-depth summary of the new features on Saturday.Â
