Frozen Home

With so many baseball practice rain outs this spring, Coach Hood wanted desperately to have an Orioles workout this morning. There were clear skies and the sun was shining brightly, but unfortunately the temperature on this crisp Saturday morning was just 24 degrees with a northerly wind blowing a biting wind chill. The players tried courageously to play through the cold. Several slipped on their batting gloves to keep their hands warm, but then found they couldn't grip the baseball well enough to throw it. The cold wind found its way around hoodies and up warm-up pants to create an unbearable situation for the seven year olds. After 20 minutes the coach conceded and another practice opportunity was lost. This is why the Major Leaguers hold spring practice in Florida.