Found February 17, 2012 on All Things Rockies:
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images What’s up with Ubaldo Jimenez? With spring training just days away and sunny Scottsdale beckoning, that questions been on my mind. I really hope Jimenez rediscovers himself as a pitcher for the Indians. I’m guessing most Rockies fans feel the same away. When Jimenez was on his fantastic run in 2010, he was one of the most exciting pitchers in the game. What’s more, he’s one of the nicest, most down-to-earth athletes I’ve ever covered. So I’m not going to hide my rooting interest here. From everything I’ve read and been told, Jimenez worked extra hard at his home in the Dominican Republic this winter. “Ubaldo felt that his season was sidetracked by a groin injury that affected his lower-body strength and his ability to consistently execute his delivery,” Indians general manager Chris Antonetti told the Sporting News earlier this month. “To be sure he comes into camp with the best foundation for...
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