Thoughts on Spring Training workout today

Finally got down to TEP today to see the D-backs first full-squad workout...and wasn't disappointed.  From the clear blue skies and snow capped Catalina mountains hovering over the outfield fences, to the reliable Susan with her energetic clapping and praising.

I'd give the team a B+ for what I saw out there today.  Mainly focusing on the newer guys, I thought Kelly Johnson really looked the part of a defensive second baseman.  For a guy that's pretty big for that position (6'1" and 205), he looked rather fluid in his fielding and quick releases to both second and first.  Backup Tony Abreu infielder also was impressive with his defensive skills.  If improving the D-backs defense this year is a priority, adding Abreu, Johnson, and the reliable Adam LaRoche (2 errors last year) to the infield will be a clear boost.

Mark Reynolds looked the part of the guy about to get paid...how about that wig of hair he's sporting right now...wow....

I was also trying to get a feel for the atmosphere of the team with it being the first time A.J. Hinch now running the show.  I have to say that it did feel a bit more serious than in years past.  Maybe that was due in part to the ever serious Matt Williams running many of the drills, but maybe just due to the fact that this team feels like it has something to prove this year...and that's not a bad thing.

Overall, was a good day out there.  But, then when isn't a day of Spring Training baseball a good day.  Heading back out there tomorrow and hope to get some video to return here.