Willie Calhoun knew he was comfortable facing left-handed pitchers again after fouling off a curveball in the spring training opener. It was a year ago next Monday that Dodgers left-hander Julio Urías, his former minor league teammate, threw the pitch that hit Calhoun. So it’s encouraging for me to feel that way.“During a Zoom call from the Rangers spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, the 26-year-old Calhoun was smiling and laughing with reporters. “It wouldn’t be a normal spring training for me if I didn’t have to deal with something,” Calhoun said. But I’d say for sure, I’m definitely more prepared for it and I’m excited for it.“Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Source: thestar March 05, 2021 08:15 UTC