“This training camp is a lot different than any other year I’ve come to spring training,” Sanchez told Postmedia. Given the workload Sanchez shouldered last summer, the Jays training staff designed an off-season regimen to build up strength but also preserve the potent and emerging right arm. He’s worked his rump off in the weight room, but the big picture aim is to set up for a long, healthy season on the hill. Related“Last year, he came in (to spring training) on a mission and this year the workload has lessened,” Walker said. “I still think he’s in the early stages of his development, to be honest with you,” Walker said.

Source: National Post March 10, 2017 15:45 UTC