A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/24/13

Major League Camp and Game vs. LA Dodgers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

The A’s beat the Dodgers 7-4 with catcher Derek Norris blasting his team-leading 5th home run and A.J. Griffin allowing 4 runs and striking out 8 in 4 2/3 innings of work to earn his second win on the spring. But the arrival of new first baseman Nate Freiman (pronounced “Fry-man”) was the big development around camp today. Everyone from broadcaster Ken Korach to assistant GM David Forst made a point of introducing themselves to the 6’8” slugger. And Forst seemed particularly eager to see the team’s latest acquisition take batting practice, after which he pronounced, “The power is there.” After the game, it was announced that the team had optioned second baseman Jemile Weeks and outfielder Shane Peterson to Triple-A Sacramento.

Bob Melvin and Chili Davis engaged in a pre-game staring contest
Chili Davis can confirm that Bob Melvin walks softly but carries a big stick
A's spring training coach Phil Garner keeping an eye on infield drills
A’s spring training coach Phil Garner keeping an eye on infield drills
The A's new 6'8" first baseman Nate Freiman
The A’s new 6’8″ first baseman Nate Freiman
A's Asst. GM David Forst came down introduce himself to Nate Freiman and to watch his new first baseman take batting practice
A’s Asst. GM David Forst came down to introduce himself to Nate Freiman and watch his new first baseman take batting practice
Nate Freiman showed some real power in batting practice
Nate Freiman showed some real power in batting practice
Fireballer Mike Gallego takes his turn on the mound
Fireballer Mike Gallego takes his turn on the mound
Yoenis Cespedes engaged in his pre-batting practice bat-grooming ritual
Yoenis Cespedes engaged in his pre-batting practice bat-grooming ritual
Yoenis Cespedes takes his hacks in the cage
Yoenis Cespedes takes his hacks in the cage
Cespedes, Gallego, Melvin, Moss & Smith engage in a little friendly pre-game banter around the cage
Cespedes, Gallego, Melvin, Moss & Smith engage in a little friendly pre-game banter around the cage
Chris Young autographs balls for some inappropriately-attired youngsters in the A's dugout before the game
Chris Young autographs balls for some inappropriately-attired youngsters in the A’s dugout before the game
Chris Young led off for the A's on Sunday
Chris Young led off for the A’s on Sunday
Scott Sizemore - one of the final contestants, along with Eric Sogard, in the A's second base competition
Scott Sizemore – one of the remaining contestants in the A’s second base competition
Nate Freiman went 0-for-4 in his spring debut for the A's
Nate Freiman went 0-for-4 in his debut for the A’s
Shane Peterson singled to finish the spring hitting .408 before being sent down right after the game
Shane Peterson singled to finish the spring hitting .408 before being sent down right after the game
Former A's second baseman Mark Ellis just looking wrong in Dodger blue
Former A’s second baseman Mark Ellis just looking wrong in Dodger blue

 

Stay tuned for more from spring training in Phoenix, including interesting insights from Bob Melvin, Grady Fuson, Derek Norris and more…

 

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2 Replies to “A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/24/13”

  1. I believe this Nate Freiman is an excellent replacement at firat base for Chris Carter. I hated to see Chris go, but Nate is from Duke University, which is a big plus!

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