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Another Day in Paradise - Friday Report from Tempe

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Back one more time for now, here's Friday's pictures from Tempe CLICK HERE

Arte showed up and I got a few pictures of some of the guys slated for the Angels minor leagues, especially Jose Alvarez. There was some Sherman Johnson and Jett Bandy love here at HH, so I got more pictures of them, as well as Ryan Wheeler and Alex Yarbrough. D'Arby Myers is in a lot of pictures as he's been with Mike Trout's group all camp.

Drills, drills, drills. Pick off attempts at second. Pitchers covering 1st on a grounder to a the 1st baseman (Huston Street doesn't have much reach). Today Cesar Ramos, Nick Tropeano, and Matt Shoemaker threw live BP. Richards has yet to take part in fielding drills though he's throwing nicely.

Definitely a very good vibe in this camp. Albert Pujols doesn't have to worry about it being his first or dealing with injuries. Trout is pretty relaxed and everyone is pretty light-hearted. Matt Joyce is fitting in nicely.

Contrast that to a year ago when it was Mike vs. Jerry, Arte was grumpy, and Joe Blanton was around. Kole Calhoun and Shoemaker were lightly regarded.

I posted a picture of the Minor League roster too. I wonder if Trevor Gretsky's dad will drop by. I asked Jose Mota about Roberto Baldoquin and he's still in the Dominican and he reminded me about Kendrys Morales having delays.

Enjoy.

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