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Marlins invite Madden to spring training

Written by admin | January 23, 2012

 After spending the last six years in the minor leagues, Corey Madden of Anchorage received a vote of confidence from the Miami Marlins.
 
He was invited to spring training.
 
The 27-year-old relief pitcher will be among 22 non-roster players in Jupiter, Fla., early next month. Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 22 and the team’s first full-squad workout is Feb. 26.
 
“My presence there doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to make the team,” Madden told us. “Even if I pitch well it doesn’t guarantee me a spot right away as well. The biggest thing that it’s going to do for me is showing that I can pitch against that [major-league] quality of hitters.”
 
Madden, of East High fame, is a first-time non-roster invitee to spring training. He ended last season with Triple-A New Orleans after getting promoted from Double-A Jacksonville in July.
 
“I deserve this opportunity,” he said. “To be honest, I was getting a little frustrated before I got the phone call because I felt like I’ve pitched well.”
 
Madden has 188 career professional appearances in the minors, making the All-Star team in 2008 and 2010.
 
The 6-foot-1 right-hander comes out of the bullpen, specializing in getting hitters out with runners in scoring position. He has an impressive 332 strikeouts in just 274 innings.
 
His career numbers: 3.11 ERA, 17-12 record, 13 saves.
 
Not bad for a guy who signed for $1,000 out of St. Mary’s College.
 
His journey with the Marlins has been filled with ups and downs, but his persistence deserves praise. Madden has been promoted five times, going all the way from rookie ball to Triple-A to spring training with the Marlins.
 
“Pitching well is my only chance [to get recognized],” Madden said. “You have to have that mindset. I expect a lot out of myself. I don’t expect a lot out of the situation.”

Winter Workshops

Written by admin | January 13, 2012

These winter workouts will offer advanced training from minor league and former Division I athletes including: Corey Madden, Kyle Madden, Jason Henricks, and many more. These athletes have experienced baseball at the next level and are eager to pass on their knowledge of pitching, catching, and fielding techniques. The workshops will not only provide plenty of repetition, but also drills, workouts, and philosophies geared toward each individual position.

For more information, please click on the flyer below.

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The Laces Winter Clinic is here

Written by admin | January 12, 2012

The fourth annual camp for players 8 to 18 runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at The Dome and features coaches Levi Lacey, Gregory Geotz and Kevin Owens. All three teach at the Laces Baseball Academy as well as coach together at Everett Community College in Washington.

Lacey, the lead instructor, is a former minor-league pitcher who has won multiple Coach of the Year awards. He joined Everett CC in 2000 when it was a club team and five years later it was conference champions.

The Laces Winter Clinic specializes in player development and will focus on hitting, defense, pitching, team concepts and wrap up with a scrimmage on Monday afternoon [yes, Monday is an in-service day].

And it costs about $6 per day, or a total of $25 for Legion players and $50 for non-Legion players.

Don't strike out -- take advantage of this opportunity.

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