Long running issue I have with sports journalism during any preseason time in sports.
Every team will issue these generic Training Camp Stories for some of their players.
1) Player A has gained 20 lbs. and is now stronger than an ox! Look how much tougher he is.
2) Player B has lost 25 lbs. and is now faster than a cheetah! Look how quick and agile he is.
3) Player C is shooting 80% on practice 3-point shots! He is going to burn the nets down next year.
4) This is the hardest training camp ever
5) Player X is in the best shape he's been in Y years
6) The whole team is in the best shape ever!
7) Player D is a few pounds heavier than we'd like him to be, but he'll be ready when the season starts.
8) Player E has been working out all summer but just needs to get into game shape.
9) Player F is in game shape but just needs to get his timing back.
10) The new players on the team have to learn the system, so they can get their timing.
11) Spending half of Training Camp in China retarded the second team's learning curve.
MLB Specific:
12) He's just working on a new pitch.
13) He's working on a new delivery.
14) He's working on a new swing (or a new stance).
