Spring training in the Valley of the … snow?

By Craig CalcaterraFeb 21, 2013, 9:59 AM EDT
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At least the northeast part of the valley where the Diamondbacks train:

That’s snow at Salt River Field. The Dbacks’ workouts were pushed to noon today because of it.

I tend to be critical of baseball writers who complain about the weather in Florida and Arizona while most of the rest of us freeze our kiesters off, but I’ll say this much: I arrive in Arizona six days from now. If there is snow there too I’m gonna whine about it a lot.

The Phillies signed Danny Espinosa to a minor league deal

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By Craig CalcaterraJun 22, 2018, 2:18 PM EDT
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Scott Lauber of the Philly Inquirer reports that the Phillies have agreed to terms with infielder Danny Espinosa. He’ll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

This will be Espinosa’s fourth organization this year, as he has spent time under contract with the Yankees, Blue Jays and Dodgers in 2018, being released by all three teams after a few weeks. He last appeared in the big leagues in 2017, hitting a mere .173/.245/.278 in 93 games for the Angels, Mariners and Rays. He hit 20 homers a couple of times way back in the day, though, and I guess that — and the humility to accept minor league assignments — will earn you shots if you’re a good guy and you’re in decent shape.